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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. 
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September 30, 2024

2024 Breach Notification Law Update: Unique New State Obligations and Widespread New Federal Obligations

 Amid intense focus on AI and a flurry of consumer privacy law updates, legislative activity has continued to change data breach notification requirements in a variety of ways. Similar to 2023, a handful of changes to generally applicable state breach notification statutes were accompanied by steady sectoral activity at the state level and significant updates at the federal level, including new obligations from both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). View blog post
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September 25, 2024

Cybersecurity for Lawyers: The NIST Cybersecurity Framework as a Tool and Reference

 In this post in our series on basic cybersecurity concepts for lawyers, we delve into the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. View blog post
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August 30, 2024

Cybersecurity for Lawyers: Open-Source Software Supply Chain Attacks

In this post in our series on basic cybersecurity concepts for lawyers, we address open-source software (OSS) supply chain risk. 

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August 14, 2024

FTC Order Bans Anonymous Messaging App from Serving Minors

 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Los Angeles County District Attorney announced a complaint and proposed stipulated order concerning the “NGL: ask me anything” anonymous messaging app. View blog post
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August 9, 2024

Cybersecurity for Lawyers: A Series

 If you are an attorney covering cybersecurity, not only do you have to stay on top of ever-evolving legal obligations and risks, you have to be able to speak competently with your technical counterparts. View blog post
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August 9, 2024

Illinois’ Plan to Limit Privacy Violation Damages Opens New Door

 Changes to Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act are awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s (D) signature. View blog post
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July 25, 2024

CPPA Regulatory Delays and Enforcement Updates: Takeaways from July Board Meeting

 On July 16, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) held a public meeting of its Board (the Board). View blog post
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July 9, 2024

A Midsummer State Privacy Law Update

 In an active summer on the privacy front, we share a few recent updates. View blog post
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June 27, 2024

California Attorney General Announces Children’s Privacy Settlement with Mobile Game

 The California Attorney General announced a settlement with Tilting Point Media LLC resolving allegations of unauthorized disclosure of children's personal information. View blog post
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June 20, 2024

A New Privacy Paradigm: Understanding Maryland’s Trailblazing Approach to Online Privacy

 The end of Maryland's legislative session has ushered in one of the year's most ambitious and comprehensive consumer privacy laws. View blog post
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June 7, 2024

Minnesota's Unique Spin on Consumer Data Privacy

 Minnesota's governor signed the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MNCDPA or the Act) into law at the end of May, making Minnesota the 18th state to enact a comprehensive consumer privacy law. View blog post
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June 6, 2024

FTC Expands Health Breach Notification Rule

 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on April 26, 2024, that a final rule modifying its Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) adopted on a 3-2 vote along party lines. View blog post
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June 5, 2024

Maryland's Enactment of the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

 The Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code Act was signed into law on May 9, 2024, with an October 1, 2024, effective date. View blog post
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May 22, 2024

Clarifying Guidance on Abundance-of-Caution Disclosures under SEC Cybersecurity Rule

 The Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance issued a statement clarifying public companies' obligations to disclose cybersecurity incidents under Item 1.05 of Form 8-K. View blog post
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April 10, 2024

CPPA Board Updates Timing for Regulations, and Enforcement Division Releases Enforcement Advisory: Focus on Data Minimization!

This year, the blossoming of spring is accompanied by a pair of noteworthy California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) updates. 

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