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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. 

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October 25, 2021

China Releases New Regulations on the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure

On August 17, 2021, China released the new regulations on the Security and Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII Regulations), which became effective on September 1, 2021.

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October 20, 2021

California’s Governor Newsom Signs New Privacy Law Clarifying Timeline for CPRA Regulations

California's proliferation of new privacy laws shows no sign of slowing. View blog post
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October 8, 2021

Aftermath of Carpenter: An Empirical Study of Fourth Amendment Law, 2018-2021

A forthcoming Harvard Law Review article reviewed 857 cases that cited Carpenter v. United States, the landmark Supreme Court Fourth Amendment case, from its publication in June 2018 to March 2021. View blog post
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October 1, 2021

EDPB Establishes Cookie Banner Taskforce

During its plenary session on September 27, 2021, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced that it has set up a cookie banner taskforce to handle complaints filed with several European Economic Area supervisory authorities by the entity known as None of Your Business (NOYB). View blog post
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October 1, 2021

Takeaways from U.S. Senate Hearing on Big Data, Big Questions: Implications for Competition and Consumers

On September 21, 2021, the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights held a hearing on Big Data, Big Questions: Implications for Competition and Consumers. View blog post
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September 24, 2021

Outsource Your Privacy to an Expert

Guest Author: Jodi Daniels, Founder and CEO of Red Clover Advisors Data privacy is one of the most complicated and important issues facing modern businesses. View blog post
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September 14, 2021

2021 Breach Notification Law Update: Connecticut and Texas Expand Requirements, Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks Take Spotlight

Cyberattacks continue to make the news and affect our lives in increasingly more significant ways. However, after several years in which states have actively updated breach notification laws in reaction to significant data breaches, 2021, like 2020, has been relatively quiet.

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September 10, 2021

California AG Issues Press Release Urging “Full Compliance” with State Health Data Privacy Laws

On August 24, 2021, the office of the California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta issued a press release notifying the public of healthcare data privacy guidance that AG Bonta sent to stakeholder organizations, including the California Hospital Association, the Cal

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September 9, 2021

California Issues New Regulations on Notification Obligations for Medical Information Breaches

Certain California-licensed healthcare facilities are now subject to additional breach reporting obligations pursuant to regulations (Regulations)[1] issued by the California Department of Public Health (Department) on July 1, 2021.

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August 16, 2021

Uniform Personal Data Protection Act Gains Approval

In July 2021, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) voted to approve the Uniform Personal Data Protection Act (UPDPA), a model data privacy bill that, when finalized, will be promulgated to state legislatures across View blog post
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July 27, 2021

Recent Developments at the California Attorney General’s Office Concerning the CCPA and Enforcement

There have been several notable developments this month at the California Attorney General's office relating to the CCPA. View blog post
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July 19, 2021

Recent Federal Court Decisions Creating Uncertainty Around CCPA Standing

On June 25, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez (No. 20-297, slip op.) clarified that for standing purposes in federal courts, an important difference exists between (i) a plaintiff's statutory cause of action to sue over a violation of law, and (ii) a plaintiff suffering concrete harm because of the violation of law. View blog post
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July 13, 2021

Biometrics Privacy Law Takes Effect in NYC

Last week a new privacy law limiting what businesses can do with biometric data (for example, facial recognition information and fingerprints) took effect in New York City. The new ordinance requires commercial establishments that collect biometric information to post notices to customers explaining how their data will be used.

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July 9, 2021

The City That Never Peeps? NY City’s Biometric Identifier Information Ordinance Goes Into Effect July 9, 2021

What Is the Ordinance?

New York City's new biometrics ordinance goes into effect today, Friday, July 9.

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July 8, 2021

Colorado Becomes the Third US State to Enact Comprehensive Privacy Legislation

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) into law on July 7, 2021, making it the third comprehensive state privacy law enacted in the United States.

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