Perkins on Privacy
Perkins on Privacy
Perkins on Privacy keeps you informed about the latest developments in privacy and data security law. Our insights are provided by Perkins Coie's Privacy & Security practice, recognized by Chambers as a leading firm in the field.
Ten Takeaways From the 2023 IAPP Global Privacy Summit
Supreme Court Allows Structural Constitutional Challenges to FTC and SEC Proceedings in Federal District Court
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in two related cases, Axon Enterprise Inc. v. FTC (No. 21-86) and SEC v. Cochran (No. 21-1239), that federal district courts have jurisdiction to hear structural constitutional challenges to the adjudicative authority of the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
With the CPRA Enforcement Deadline On the Horizon, Employment and B2B Data Could Mean Cloudy Skies For Those Unprepared
Arkansas Becomes Second State To Enact Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Less than one month after Utah adopted the nation's first law restricting the use of social media platforms by minors under 18, Arkansas last week enacted its Social Media Safety Act (the Act),
Crossing the Finish Line: California Regulations Effective Immediately
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released a statement on March 30, 2023, announcing that the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) had approved the first substantive rulemaking package for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Joining the Privacy Party: Iowa Becomes the Sixth State To Adopt a Comprehensive Privacy Law
FTC Requests Comments on Cloud Computing Business Practices With Potential Data Security Impacts
Sector-Based Cybersecurity Requirements for Critical Infrastructure, From Our Water Systems to the Skies
Utah Legislature Approves Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Northern District of Illinois Clarifies Standards for Tower Dumps
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently found that in order for cell tower warrants to be supported by probable cause and satisfy Fourth Amendment concerns, they must include protocols limiting the government's collection of information from individuals not involved in the underlying criminal activity.
FERC Establishes New Monitoring Requirements for Bulk Electric Systems
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published a final rule calling for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation to develop standards for internal network cybersecurity monitoring.
How AI and Automated Systems Use Can Lead to Discrimination in Hiring
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated systems can increase efficiency and help reduce human error.
New TSA Rail Cybersecurity Rule Shows Trend Toward Prescriptive Mandates
FTC Claims Sharing User Health Data With Advertising Platforms Is a “Security Breach”
For the first time, the Federal Trade Commission has brought an enforcement action under its 2009 Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR).