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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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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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March 30, 2023

Joining the Privacy Party: Iowa Becomes the Sixth State To Adopt a Comprehensive Privacy Law

On March 28, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 262, effective January 1, 2025, making Iowa the sixth state to offer comprehensive privacy protections. View blog post
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March 29, 2023

FTC Requests Comments on Cloud Computing Business Practices With Potential Data Security Impacts

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release and a request for information soliciting comments from the public on cloud computing business practices. View blog post
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March 24, 2023

Sector-Based Cybersecurity Requirements for Critical Infrastructure, From Our Water Systems to the Skies

Critical infrastructure companies should expect substantial new federal cybersecurity requirements based on the National Cybersecurity Strategy that President Biden announced on March 2, 2023. View blog post
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March 21, 2023

Utah Legislature Approves Social Media Restrictions for Minors

Utah state lawmakers are poised to change how (and when) minors who reside in Utah can use social media. View blog post
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March 13, 2023

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.

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