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Is My U.S.-Based Company Subject to the GDPR? Clearing Up European Data Privacy Law Misinformation

Amundsen Davis LLC on 4/23/2025

If you are a compliance professional for a U.S.-based company, you have probably been told at some point that you have to worry about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Have you encountered one of these...more

23andWho? The fate of your DNA data after the 23andMe bankruptcy

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 4/21/2025

Consumers have been trading their DNA for a personal genetic history lesson with 23andMe since 2007. The company has since become extremely popular and has collected a trove of genetic information relating to more than 14...more

Arkansas Attorney General Sues General Motors Over Alleged Deceptive Data Practices

White & Case LLP on 3/27/2025

On February 26, 2025, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a lawsuit against General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar (collectively, "GM"), alleging deceptive business practices related to the collection and sale of...more

AI Governance & Why It Is Necessary

Osano on 3/26/2025

In March 2023, Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, along with other technology experts, signed an open letter asking that training powerful AI models be stopped until stronger AI governance laws could be developed. Two months later,...more

Honda Settles with the CPPA Over Privacy Violations: Key Takeaways for Businesses

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 3/26/2025

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently announced a settlement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) over alleged privacy violations. The settlement arises from the CPPA’s investigation into the privacy...more

U.S. Privacy Litigation Update: January 2025

Husch Blackwell LLP on 2/18/2025

Welcome to the twentieth installment in our monthly data privacy litigation report. We prepare these reports to provide updates on how courts in the United States have handled emerging data privacy trends. After our expansive...more

COPPA Update: FTC Finalizes Stricter Protections Against Companies Collecting and Monetizing Children’s Online Data

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP on 2/11/2025

On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced significant updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule. For operators of websites or online services subject to this law, it is a...more

Tide May Be Turning in Businesses’ Favor After Key California Court Decisions in Website Tracking Cases

Fisher Phillips on 2/11/2025

Two recent court decisions have provided businesses with long-awaited clarity on the reach of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) – and could begin to redefine digital privacy litigation for the better. Two separate...more

Cyber Insurance in 2025: What to Expect

Woodruff Sawyer on 2/3/2025

In our annual Cyber Looking Ahead Guide, we share key insurance market themes that emerged in 2024 and offer our predictions for 2025. Here are the trends we examine in the Guide: We also explore some pressing topics we...more

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in 2025: Website Tracking

McDermott Will & Emery on 1/27/2025

Following our recent client alert, learn more about enforcement targeting website tracking technologies and the impact on organizations in 2025. Elliot Golding and David Saunders share further insights from working with...more

Meta’s New Advertising Rules: Key Considerations for Health and Wellness Businesses

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the... on 1/24/2025

Advertising on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram is a common marketing strategy for many businesses. Government agencies and consumer advocates have increasingly scrutinized this practice to determine if...more

A Landmark Lawsuit in Data Privacy: Texas v. Allstate

Baker Botts L.L.P. on 1/15/2025

In a groundbreaking enforcement action, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Allstate Corporation and its subsidiary Arity, alleging systematic violations of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act...more

FDA’s evolving regulatory framework for AI use in drug & device clinical trials and research

Hogan Lovells on 1/14/2025

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., and other senior FDA officials recently published a “Special Communication” in JAMA describing FDA’s concerns with the use of AI in medical product...more

Kentucky’s Consumer Privacy Law Is Coming, But on a Slow Track

Mintz on 1/2/2025

To round out this year’s series on new state consumer privacy laws, we are covering the statute passed by Kentucky earlier this year. Please also keep your eye out for our 2024 round-up article that will be published soon, as...more

AI and Employee Data Protection in the European Union: 8 Key Takeaways for Multinational Businesses

Fisher Phillips on 12/31/2024

Advancements in artificial intelligence and digitalization are changing the world of work at a rapid pace. In particular, when AI systems are used as workforce management tools, employers can automate a large number of tasks...more

2024 Year-End Recap of California Consumer Privacy Act Activity

Morgan Lewis - Health Law Scan on 12/31/2024

First passed into law in 2018, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) received its first major update in 2020 by way of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), through which the California Privacy Protection Agency...more

New Privacy Laws in 2025: What You Need to Know

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 12/27/2024

With the new year just around the corner and eight new privacy laws coming online next year, December is an excellent time for companies to assess their data collection and processing practices, and take stock of any changes...more

Brazil Court Reminds Businesses of Key Data Protection Obligations – What Do Those Doing Business in Brazil Need to Know?

Fisher Phillips on 11/7/2024

Four years after the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD) came into force, Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ) recently issued a list of precedents exploring how the court applied the law and addressed the...more

OHRP Workshop Highlights Artificial Intelligence Uses, Concerns in Human Research

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints on 10/10/2024

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) recently held its 2024 Exploratory Workshop titled “The Evolving Landscape of Human Research with AI – Putting Ethics to Practice”...more

Data Privacy and Security Concerns for Businesses in the Hospitality and Tourism Markets

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC on 9/16/2024

Hospitality and tourism is a broad and varied industry that can encompass hotels, restaurants, bars, casinos, theme parks, wineries, breweries, distilleries and more. While these businesses all have very different methods of...more

Complying with Mexico’s Data Privacy Rules: 6 Key Tips for U.S. and Other Foreign Businesses

Fisher Phillips on 8/16/2024

Companies doing business in Mexico should review relevant policies and practices to ensure they align with the country’s comprehensive data privacy framework. Specifically, you’ll want to assess your privacy notices, data...more

Disclosure of Data Through Website Cookies May Be a Data Breach – What A Recent Court Ruling Means for Healthcare Businesses

Fisher Phillips on 8/14/2024

A California federal court recently ruled that disclosure of certain data collected through website cookies that may qualify as health information could trigger a data breach under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) –...more

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