Data Security, State Privacy Laws, State Legislatures

New US State Privacy Laws Taking Effect in 2025

Jenner & Block on 1/29/2025

As we enter a new year, the patchwork of US privacy laws continues to expand and become more complex. With the change in control of the White House and Congress, the prospects for a federal privacy law have grown even less...more

Filling the Void: 2024 State Privacy Legislation

Stoel Rives - Global Privacy & Security Blog® on 5/31/2024

The prospects for and the effect of a comprehensive federal data privacy act remain uncertain. There are no indications that any comprehensive federal data privacy act will be considered by Congress this year, and questions...more

US Data Privacy Law Compliance Checklist

White & Case LLP on 12/27/2023

In 2019, the US data privacy framework changed significantly with the emergence of the California Consumer Privacy Act which created a significant compliance burden for most businesses that collect personal information about...more

Now There Are 10: The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act

Bracewell LLP on 6/22/2023

Texas has joined the nine other states that have comprehensive data privacy laws after Governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (the “TDPSA”). Subject to exemptions, the TDPSA applies to any entity...more

Everything is Bigger in Texas, Including the Reach of its New Consumer Data Privacy Law

Brooks Pierce on 6/21/2023

Texas recently became the tenth state to pass a comprehensive consumer data privacy law when its legislature voted in favor of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). The bill was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on...more

Texas Consumer Privacy Law Nears Governor’s Signature

McDermott Will & Emery on 6/1/2023

Texas will likely become the 11th state to pass a consumer privacy law. H.B. 4, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), was passed by both houses of the Texas legislature last week, and the bill is now headed to...more