Personal Information, Data Privacy, FERPA

FTC Finalizes Amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Rule

Jones Day on 5/9/2025

On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") published the finalized amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA") Rule (the "Rule"), marking the first major update since 2013....more

State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update - February 2024

WilmerHale on 2/23/2024

The early weeks of 2024 have seen continued activity on the state comprehensive privacy law front. Since our last update, at least 11 new comprehensive privacy bills have been proposed. In particular, Georgia, Hawaii,...more

Recently Enacted Health Data Privacy Laws in Washington and Nevada Pose Challenges for Businesses

Latham & Watkins LLP on 7/26/2023

Washington State and Nevada have now passed health data privacy laws that impose obligations relating to the collection, processing, and sharing of “consumer health data.” Both laws (collectively, State Health Data Privacy...more

State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update - February 2023

WilmerHale on 2/15/2023

The past two weeks have seen continued developments in the state comprehensive privacy legislative landscape. Maryland, Minnesota, and Texas have entered the fray with new proposals, bringing the total number of states that...more

[Webcast Transcript] The State of US Privacy Law: What to Expect in 2023 and Beyond

HaystackID on 10/12/2022

Editor’s Note: On September 29, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on the topic of US privacy law. As privacy continues to move to the forefront of not only information consideration but of business concern for...more

FERPA 101: Duties, Processes, and Issues to Keep in Mind During Litigation

Foley Hoag LLP on 4/14/2021

As colleges and universities know, higher education institutions have a duty to protect the confidentiality of student records, codified in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g. When...more