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Consumer Privacy Laws Are Expanding Nationwide

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Businesses operating across the U.S. should pay close attention to the rapidly evolving consumer privacy landscape. To date, 20 states, including Oregon, have enacted comprehensive consumer privacy laws, with 14 already in...more

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Consumer Privacy Complaints Pouring in From Oregonians: How Your Business Can Avoid Top Compliance Issues Noted by State’s A.G.

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Oregon consumers submitted more than 100 privacy complaints to the state’s justice department within six months of the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) taking effect, and businesses subject to the new law need to take note....more

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State AGs Step Up Privacy Enforcement

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With attention on Democratic Attorneys General vowing to fill the void left by weakened federal regulators, and perhaps a more partisan divide on enforcement generally, a bipartisan consensus is quietly emerging in the states...more

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State Data Privacy Regulators: New Initiatives and Developments Impacting Companies

Comprehensive state privacy laws often task a state regulator to promulgate accompanying regulations that clarify the law’s requirements and to enforce the law by providing further guidance through its enforcement actions....more

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Arkansas AG Latest to Put Brakes on Allegedly Unauthorized Collection and Sale of Driver Data

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Arkansas AG Tim Griffin sued General Motors LLC and its subsidiary OnStar LLC (collectively, “GM”) over allegations that GM misled vehicle purchasers into enrolling in programs that collected and shared their driving data...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Get to Know the Global Privacy Control (GPC): State Attorneys General Remind Consumers of Their Right to Opt-Out of the Sale or...

Introduction - Most businesses are aware of historical restrictions or limitations on selling personal information to third parties for monetary consideration....more

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Don’t Mess with Texas: The First Lawsuit Under a State Data Privacy Law

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“Don’t Mess with Texas.” It’s an evocative phrase, which is probably why it survived so long past its humble origins as a 1980s campaign slogan to discourage drivers from littering on Texan highways....more

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Texas AG Targets Allstate in First Enforcement of Texas Data Privacy and Security Act

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On January 13, 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (“Texas AG”) filed the first-ever enforcement action under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”) against insurance company Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity...more

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State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update - January 2025

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State legislatures kept busy last year, passing seven new comprehensive privacy laws, and wrapping up 2024 with a total of nineteen state comprehensive laws imposed across the country....more

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Texas AG Brings First Ever Lawsuit Under a State Comprehensive Privacy Law

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On January 13, 2025, the Texas Attorney General (AG) announced a lawsuit against insurance company Allstate, and its subsidiary, Arity, for allegedly collecting, using and selling the geolocation and movement of Texan...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Businesses Have 30 Days to Report a Security Breach of New Yorker’s Private Information

New York State Governor Hochul recently gave us a “pre” New Year’s gift: effective on December 21, 2024, any individuals or businesses possessing the “private information” of New Yorkers must notify them, and certain state...more

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A Landmark Lawsuit in Data Privacy: Texas v. Allstate

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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

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Texas Files First Privacy Law Enforcement Action

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On January 13, 2025, Texas Attorney General’s Office filed its first lawsuit enforcing the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”). The law went into effect on July 1, 2024. The complaint also states claims under Texas’...more

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10 Key Privacy Developments and Trends to Watch in 2025

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As we enter the New Year, Wiley is looking ahead to the top privacy developments and trends to watch in 2025. On the state side, 2025 kicked off with several new privacy laws going into effect in January, and states continue...more

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Colorado AG Proposes Amendments to the Colorado Privacy Act Rules to Implement Recent Legislative Updates

Just over one year after the Colorado Privacy Act Rules took effect, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office filed a set of proposed draft amendments that, if implemented, would significantly modify the Rules to reflect recent...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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Oregon Passes State Privacy Law

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The state of Oregon has passed a comprehensive data protection law (SB0619), which will go into effect in July 2024. What do you need to know about SB0619, also known as the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act?...more

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Colorado Privacy Act - Enforcement is here

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The Colorado Privacy Act (“CPA”), Colorado’s first comprehensive consumer privacy law, came into effect on July 1, 2023.  Like many new privacy laws, though, there has been uncertainty surrounding when meaningful enforcement...more

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Colorado AG Enacts Landmark State Privacy Act Rules

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On March 15, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser recorded the final version of the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) Rules, granting Coloradans rights over their own personal data. Effective July 1, the CPA marks the third state...more

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Colorado Attorney General Releases Proposed Privacy Rules and Begins Holding Stakeholder Meetings

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On July 7, 2021, Colorado enacted the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), becoming the third U.S. state to adopt a comprehensive privacy law. As previously described, the CPA doesn’t apply to everyone. Instead, it only applies to...more

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Colorado Attorney General’s Office Publishes Proposed Rules for Colorado Privacy Act

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On September 30, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office (“Colorado AG’s Office”) released proposed rules (the “Proposed Rules”) for the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), which goes into effect on July 1, 2023. The Proposed Rules...more

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Colorado Governor Signs Nation's Third Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law

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On July 7, 2021, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA). By enacting the CPA, Colorado becomes the third state in the nation to implement a generally applicable consumer data privacy law,...more

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