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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. 

Intellectual Property
June 5, 2023

New EEOC Guidance Clarifies Employer Responsibility for Discrimination in AI Employment Tools

Many employers have begun using artificial intelligence (AI) tools supplied by third-party vendors. View blog post
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June 2, 2023

New My Health My Data Act Part 2: Consumer Rights and Business Obligations

As detailed in Part 1 of this ongoing series, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed the state's My Health My Data Act into law on April 27, 2023. View blog post
Remote Computer
May 26, 2023

FTC Hosts Panel Regarding Cloud Computing Business Practices

On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission hosted a panel to discuss questions relating to the cloud computing industry.

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Labor & Employment, people in an office setting
May 19, 2023

New York City Adopts Final Rules for Law Governing Automated Employment Decision Tools

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) adopted final rules for Local Law 144 on April 6, 2023.

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Artificial Intelligence
May 15, 2023

The FTC Can’t Stop Talking about AI

As the hype about generative artificial intelligence (AI) has grown, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made clear that it intends to be at the forefront of federal agencies working to ensure the responsible use of AI.

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finger scan security
May 10, 2023

My Health, My Data Act Part 1: Washington State Joins the Biometric Litigation Fray

On April 27, 2023, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law House Bill 1155, also known as the My Health, My Data Act.

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Artificial Intelligence
May 3, 2023

The Latest on the EU’s Proposed Artificial Intelligence Act

The fast-developing innovations brought by generative artificial intelligence (AI) are hastening calls from industry and government to consider new regulatory frameworks. View blog post
woman typing on a cell phone
May 2, 2023

Lucky Number 7…8 and 9?: Indiana Passes Privacy Law With Tennessee and Montana Hot on Its Heels

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed Senate Bill 5 on May 1 (effective January 1, 2026), making Indiana the seventh state to offer comprehensive privacy protections.

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Artificial Intelligence
April 25, 2023

Biden Administration Seeks Comment on How To Improve AI Accountability

The recent dramatic growth of artificial intelligence technologies continues to be a focus of the Biden administration. View blog post
Artificial Intelligence
April 25, 2023

European Regulators Advance Artificial Intelligence Initiatives

Recent weeks have seen action from various European regulators regarding artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) and algorithms. View blog post
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April 25, 2023

Ten Takeaways From the 2023 IAPP Global Privacy Summit

International, federal, and state privacy regulators highlighted their ambitious agendas at the 2023 IAPP Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C. View blog post
Blue Hour, United States Supreme Court Building, Washington DC, America
April 21, 2023

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. 

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two people on laotops
April 20, 2023

With the CPRA Enforcement Deadline On the Horizon, Employment and B2B Data Could Mean Cloudy Skies For Those Unprepared

The exemption for employment-related and business-to-business (B2B) data under California's privacy law expired on January 1, 2023. View blog post
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April 19, 2023

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),

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March 31, 2023

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).

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