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Texas AG Challenges HHS Privacy Rules

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On September 4, Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), challenging two key Health Insurance Portability and...more

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The State AG Report – 8.22.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Texas Court Ruling Deals Blow to FTC Non-Compete Rule - ...more

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New Hampshire AG Announces New Data Privacy Unit

The privacy space continues to evolve with the announcement of the new Data Privacy Unit within New Hampshire’s Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau. This new unit will enforce New Hampshire’s Data Privacy Act, which...more

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Biotech Company Settles with Three State AGs Over Security Practices

A biotech company recently settled with three AGs over allegations that it had failed to protect consumer information. According to the AGs of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, this led to a 2023 data incident. The...more

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New York Attorney General Issues Cookie Guidance and Enforcement Warnings

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On July 15, 2024, the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) published website privacy control guidance focused on cookies and other tracking technologies. The guidance identifies common deficiencies and...more

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Rhode Island Passes a Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law

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On June 25, 2024, Rhode Island became the 20th state to enact a comprehensive consumer data protection law, the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (“RIDTPPA”). The state joins Kentucky, Maryland,...more

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2024 Mid-Year Review: State AGs Shaping Regulatory Landscapes

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In 2024, the landscape of state attorneys general (AGs) is poised for significant change, with numerous elections and regulatory actions reshaping priorities and enforcement strategies. This dynamic environment reflects the...more

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Rhode Island Adds to the Growing Patchwork of State Privacy Laws – H7787 / S2500

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Rhode Island has become the 19th U.S. state to enact a comprehensive privacy law. On June 25, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee (D) transmitted the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RI-DTPPA) into...more

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Navigating State Privacy Laws: A Conversation with Oregon & Texas Regulators about Privacy Enforcement

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In this episode of the Wiley Connected podcast, hosts Duane Pozza and Kat Scott, partners in Wiley's Privacy, Cyber, and Data Governance practice, discuss the implications of new comprehensive privacy laws in Oregon and Texas...more

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Massachusetts Attorney General Clarifies Position on Artificial Intelligence

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The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) recently issued an advisory clarifying that existing Massachusetts law applies to artificial intelligence (AI) to the same extent as any other product in the stream of...more

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Ten Days Until the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act Goes Live & AG’s Office Signals “Aggressive Enforcement”

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With the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) on the verge of taking effect on July 1, 2024, the State’s Attorney General, Ken Paxton, recently launched an initiative for “aggressive enforcement of Texas privacy laws.”...more

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The State AG Report – 6.6.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • Proposed Settlement Between AGs, DOJ, and NCAA Would...more

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Texas AG Gearing Up for “Aggressive” Enforcement as New Privacy Law Takes Effect July 1

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Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched an initiative focused on “aggressive enforcement of Texas privacy laws,” and tasked a large team within the office’s Consumer Protection Division with ramping up enforcement of the state’s...more

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Texas AG Launches Data Privacy Team

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On Tuesday, Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton announced the creation of a team dedicated solely to the prosecution and enforcement of Texas’ privacy laws. The team will focus on handling cases under at least seven...more

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State AG Pulse | Never Say Never to Federal Privacy Legislation

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A growing patchwork of state privacy laws has created headaches for businesses and put increasing pressure on Congress to respond. In episode 6 of State AG Pulse, season 4, Meghan Stoppel and Keturah Taylor, in collaboration...more

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New Jersey and Texas Ramp up Regulatory Enforcement Teams

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Both the Texas and New Jersey AG offices have made moves to bolster their regulatory enforcement teams. In Texas, recent developments indicate that the AG’s office has increased its recruitment of privacy attorneys for the...more

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Massachusetts AG Says Consumer Protection, Civil Rights, and Data Privacy Laws Apply to Artificial Intelligence

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell issued an advisory (“Advisory”) warning to developers, suppliers, and users of artificial intelligence and algorithmic decision-making systems (collectively, “AI”) about their...more

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Connecticut Attorney General Issues Report on Data Privacy Act Enforcement; Offers Legislative Recommendations

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On February 1, 2024, the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General (the “OAG”) issued a report mandated by the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (the “CTDPA”), Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-515 et seq. (the “Report”), which Report is...more

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CCPA Settlement Illustrates Continued Focus on the Sale of Consumer Personal Information

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On February 21, 2024, California Attorney General Rob Bonta ("Cal AG") announced that his office reached a settlement with DoorDash, the food delivery service company, for violating the California Consumer Privacy Act...more

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California Attorney General Announces Second Public CCPA Enforcement Settlement

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Keypoint: In only its second public enforcement settlement, the California Attorney General announced a $375,000 fine along with injunctive relief. On February 21, 2024, the California Attorney General announced that it had...more

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Connecticut Attorney General Issues Report on the First Six Months of the Connecticut Data Privacy Act – Highlighting Enforcement...

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The Connecticut Office of the Attorney General ("CT AG") has released its first report on enforcement of the Connecticut Data Privacy Act ("CTDPA"), revealing its focus on companies’ privacy policies, protections of...more

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Connecticut Attorney General Releases Report on Connecticut Data Privacy Act Enforcement

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On February 1, Connecticut Attorney General (AG) William Tong released a report detailing the AG’s initial efforts to enforce the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA or “the Act”) and providing recommendations on how the Act...more

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New Jersey’s NEW Data Privacy Law

New Jersey has now joined the growing number of states that have enacted comprehensive online privacy protections for certain consumers and that have imposed requirements on companies collecting and processing consumer data...more

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New Jersey Enacts Comprehensive Privacy Law

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On January 8, 2024, the New Jersey Assembly and Senate passed Senate Bill 332 (S. 332, or the “Act”), and it was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on January 16. This makes New Jersey the first state to enact a...more

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[Webinar] CPRA Enforcement: Are You Ready for Takeoff? - February 1st, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

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The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) of 2020 is officially starting enforcement on March 29, 2024, meaning California’s state attorney general, district attorneys, and the California Privacy Protection Agency may enforce...more

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