Perkins on Privacy
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.
FTC Obtains $16.5M from Avast for Sale of Sensitive Data
The FTC's action against Avast reflects its continued focus on the mass collection and sale of sensitive personal data for advertising purposes.
Kids Online Safety Act Gains Momentum in the Senate
Last month, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) reintroduced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), initially introduced last term, noting that the bill now has 62 cosponsors, bipartisan support, and is poised to pass in the Senate.
The Next Wave of Privacy Litigation: The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act
Enacted in 1998, Illinois' Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) governs the confidentiality and use of genetic testing and genetic information by employers and insurers.
Two New States Enter the Privacy Fray
California Announces Sweep on Streaming Services and More Enforcement To Come
The FTC Continues its Focus on Location and Sensitive Data
FTC Cracks Down on Collection and Sharing of Sensitive Location Data With Proposed X-Mode Settlement
California Law Requires Platforms To Take More Action Against Child Sexual Exploitation
Generative AI: How Existing Regulation May Apply to AI-Generated Harmful Content
Among the many open questions about large-language models (LLMs) and generative artificial intelligence (AI) are the legal risks that may result from AI-generated content.
Federal Courts Preliminarily Enjoin Arkansas Social Media Safety Act and California Age-Appropriate Design Code
After a flurry of legislative activity across the United States related to kids' privacy and safety online, in recent weeks, federal courts in Arkansas and California have enjoined two notable state laws.
NJ Supreme Court: Wiretap Order Required for Prospective Online Communications
UK Parliament Passes a Sweeping and Controversial Online Safety Bill
The UK Online Safety Bill was passed by Parliament earlier this week and is expected to soon become law through royal assent.
Updating Corporate and Cybersecurity Practices To Satisfy the SEC’s Final Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules: Assessing Materiality of Cybersecurity Incidents
Global Online Safety Regulators Issue Statement on Human Rights and Online Safety Regulation
The Global Online Safety Regulators Network (Network) issued a position statement on human rights and online safety regulation on September 13, 2023.
A Deep Dive Into the SEC’s Materiality Trigger for Cybersecurity Incident Disclosures
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules relating to cybersecurity disclosure on July 26, 2023, which will take effect on December 18, 2023.