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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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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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July 6, 2021

Google Extends Phase-Out Timeline for Third-Party Cookies

On June 24, 2021, Google announced that it would extend the phase-out timeline for Chrome's support of third-party cookies by nearly two years. View blog post
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July 2, 2021

<em>noyb</em> Takes Aim at “Cookie Banner Terror” While CNIL Enforces Cookie Guidelines

Last month, the European Center for Digital Rights (more commonly known as None of Your Business or "noyb") launched a new campaign against the use of allegedly unlawful cookie banners by sending nearly 600 draft complaints to compan

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June 23, 2021

iOS Tracking Analysis

With the release of iOS 14.5, Apple introduced new App Tracking Transparency (ATT) standards requiring iOS app developers to either cease engaging in user and device data tracking or request permission to continue doing so. View blog post
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June 16, 2021

The Colorado Privacy Act Expands Consumer's Opt-Out Options

On June 8, the Colorado General Assembly passed Senate Bill 190, the Colorado Privacy Act ("CPA"). The bill now awaits signature from Gov. View blog post
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June 9, 2021

China Issues Second Draft of Data Security Law

Given that the Data Security Law is one of the three fundamental data protection laws in China, the legislative process of the law has attracted much attention. In July 2020, comments were solicited for the first draft of the Data Security Law (the First Draft).

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June 9, 2021

China Proposes Draft Regulations for the Protection of Personal Information Collected Via Mobile Applications

On April 26, 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, and the State Administration for Market Regulation, jointly released the draft Interim Regulations on the Administration of Personal Information Protection for Mobile Internet Applications. View blog post
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May 24, 2021

China Releases Draft Interim Regulations on the Administration of Personal Information Protection for Mobile Apps

In the last two years, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with other agencies in the Chinese government, launched a series of campaigns for the rectification of excessive personal information processing activities of mobile application developers, operators, and third-party service providers.

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May 24, 2021

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Improper Sale of PII for Ad Bidding Purposes

On May 18, 2021, a consumer filed a putative class action lawsuit against a tech company in California federal court. View blog post
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May 3, 2021

Perkins Coie Convenes CXO Summit Addressing Future of Healthcare Technology

On April 7, ​​Perkins Coie's CXO Summit gathered more than 50 C-suite and board leaders for an executive leadership virtual forum addressing how technology is shaping healthcare's future amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The CXO Summit participants discussed how technology is being used to further combat COVID-19, monitor patient diagnostics, augment clinical workflows, detect fraud and data breaches, View blog post
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April 28, 2021

Europe Seeks to Tame Artificial Intelligence With the World’s First Comprehensive Regulation

In what could be a harbinger of the future regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States, the European Commission published its recent proposal for regulation of AI systems.

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