News & Analysis as of

Privacy Laws Technology

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Montana Amends Law to Cover Collection and Use of Neural Data

Montana recently revised its Genetic Information Privacy Act to address neural data. The law went into effect in 2023, and applies to both entities that offer genetic testing services as well as entities that use genetic...more

A&O Shearman

FDPIC confirms direct applicability of data protection law to AI and outlines regulatory approach

A&O Shearman on

On May 8 2025, the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) confirmed that the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) is directly applicable to AI-supported data processing. The FDPIC clarified...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Guarding Against the Unknown: M&A Due Diligence of AI Companies in Data-Sensitive Sectors

M&A in the AI sector is redefining deal risk, especially when sensitive data is involved. As AI companies power breakthroughs in biotech, healthcare, defense, and critical infrastructure, the stakes for companies acquiring...more

White & Case LLP

Unpacking the FTC’s COPPA Amendments: What You Need to Know

White & Case LLP on

On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its final amendments ("the Amendments") to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule in the Federal Register. The Amendments expand the...more

Clark Hill PLC

Right To Know - May 2025, Vol. 29 | News & Events

Clark Hill PLC on

Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: Virginia Governor Signs Bill Restricting Minor’s Use of Social...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Colorado’s Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA) Updates: A Summary of CAIA’s Consumer Protections When Interacting with Artificial...

During the 2024 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly passed Senate Bill 24-205, which is known as the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA). This law will take effect on February 1, 2026, and requires...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

California Senate Public Safety Committee Advances Pro-Business Amendment to CIPA

On April 29, 2025, the Senate Public Safety Committee voted 6-0 to advance legislation that would exempt processing of personal information for a commercial business purpose from coverage by the California Invasion of Privacy...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Key Themes From the 2025 IAPP Global Privacy Summit

On April 23 and 24, 2025, regulators, industry leaders and data privacy leaders from across the globe convened in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Global Privacy Summit....more

Perkins Coie

FTC Enforcement Priorities Take Shape With Resource Cuts in Mind

Perkins Coie on

Perkins Coie partner Janis Kestenbaum says the FTC is keeping the pressure on strong consumer protection enforcement despite the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda. In balancing enforcement with fewer anticipated...more

Mintz - Antitrust Viewpoints

Congress Passes AI Deepfake Law, Trump Signs EO on AI Education — AI: The Washington Report

On April 29, 2025, Congress passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act in a rare moment of nearly unanimous support for AI-related legislation. The act would prohibit the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

A Practical Guide to Understanding Quantum Computing’s Potential Threat to Encryption

Encryption is one of several cornerstones of a robust information security program. Articles on quantum computing often include the compelling narrative that encryption is at risk, but as with any revolutionary technology,...more

A&O Shearman

EDPB publishes draft Guidelines on personal data in blockchain and a report on AI privacy risks & mitigations in large language...

A&O Shearman on

On April 14 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced the outcomes of its plenary session that took place on April 8 2025, during which the EDPB adopted draft Guidelines on processing of personal data through...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 6, Issue 4, April 2025

Welcome to our fourth issue of 2025 of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy this issue and thank you for reading. Sector by Sector: How Data Breaches are Wrecking Bottom Lines - “Data...more

Woods Rogers

Heightened U.S. Border Scrutiny Poses Increased Digital Privacy Risk for Entrants to U.S.

Woods Rogers on

Foreign nationals visiting the United States, and even returning U.S. citizens and other legal residents (with valid visas), face increasing digital privacy risks and potential entry challenges when arriving at U.S. ports of...more

Clark Hill PLC

The Learned Concierge - April 2025, Vol. 18

Clark Hill PLC on

Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries. ...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

AI Legal Watch - DeepSeek Under Scrutiny

Baker Botts L.L.P. on

Everyone is talking about DeepSeek for its increase performance and efficiency. However, with that comes additional risks, as DeepSeek is subject to Chinese national law, and there are still many unanswered questions...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

US State AI Legislation: Virginia Vetoes, Colorado (Re)Considers, and Texas Transforms

The Virginia law, like the Colorado Act, would have imposed various obligations on companies involved in the creation or deployment of high-risk AI systems that influence significant decisions about individuals in areas such...more

A&O Shearman

ICO publishes third edition of its Annual Tech Horizons Report

A&O Shearman on

On February 20 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Officer (the ICO) published the third edition of the Tech Horizons Report (the Report). The Report identifies four new technologies expected to emerge over the next 2 to 7...more

Polsinelli

Technology Transactions & Data Privacy - 2025 Report

Polsinelli on

It is hard to believe that we are starting the 25th year of the 21st century. The rapid evolution that technology, privacy and data security have undergone these last 25 years is mindbending. Yet, as we enter 2025, it still...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Prorogation du Parlement : L’incertitude plane sur diverses questions de la politique sur le numérique du gouvernement fédéral

Le 6 janvier 2025, la session parlementaire fédérale a pris fin lorsque la gouverneure générale du Canada a accepté la demande du premier ministre Trudeau de proroger le Parlement jusqu’au 24 mars 2025....more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Is My AI Note Taker Violating the Law? Oregon Employers Should Think Twice When Inviting AI to Listen in on Meetings

Tonkon Torp LLP on

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has spread to seemingly all facets of work and life. One prominent application that has gained popularity both among students and in the workplace is using an “AI Note Taker” to record...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California’s Privacy Regulator Had a Busy November, Automated Decisionmaking Edition: What Does It Mean for Businesses?

In the second in our series of new CCPA regulations from California, we look at proposed rules for use of automated decisionmaking technology. As a reminder, CCPA discusses these technologies in relation to profiling, namely...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

AI is here to stay?

Artificial intelligence or AI—yes, we are talking about it again. The explosion of AI in healthcare will only continue to grow. Statistics show that the total market value of AI in healthcare will expand to over $148 billion...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Highlights from the NAIC Fall 2024 National Meeting

In our recent webinar, members of the Eversheds Sutherland Insurance Practice Group discussed noteworthy developments from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Fall National Meeting that was held in...more

ArentFox Schiff

Post-Election Outlook for Regulation of Artificial Intelligence

ArentFox Schiff on

In recent years, Americans and policymakers in Washington, DC, have become increasingly fixated on artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, and the economic and social considerations associated with the...more

106 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 5

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide