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.
Colorado Expands Reach of Obligations for Processing Biometric Identifiers and Biometric Data
On July 1, 2025, amendments to the Colorado Privacy Act and CPA rules will take effect, significantly expanding the scope of requirements for businesses that control or process biometric identifiers and biometric data. The amendments expand the scope of the law by imposing certain requirements on employers when they collect biometric identifiers or biometric data from their employees (incl
The Start of Something New? New Jersey’s Proposed Privacy Rules
On June 2, 2025, the New Jersey Office of Consumer Protection announced proposed rules for New Jersey’s comprehensive consumer privacy law, the New Jersey D
Don’t Mind If I Do: Montana Says Hands Off Neural Data
In May 2025, Montana enacted Senate Bill 163 (SB 163), amending that state’s Genetic Information Privacy Act (MGIPA) to include protections for neurotechnology data—namely, data collected from the activity of the central or peripheral nervous system.
Montana’s Consumer Data Privacy Law Update: SB 297’s Sweeping Changes at a Glance
Buckle Up! CPPA Is Driving Privacy Regulation and Enforcement Forward
FTC (Finally) Publishes Amended COPPA Rule: Compliance Deadlines Set
CPPA Signals Significant Revisions Ahead
Going into the Friday, April 4, 2025, meeting, the CPPA seemed poised to move forward far-reaching privacy regulations on RAs, cybersecurity audits, and ADMT.
California Privacy in 2025: Key Changes Affecting Data Brokers
As we close out the first quarter of 2025, one thing is unmistakable: California’s regulatory efforts continue to center on data brokers.
FTC Announces New Children’s Privacy Requirements in Updated COPPA Rule
The Federal Trade Commission announced long-awaited amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule on January 16, 2025, marking the first changes to the COPPA Rule since 2013. The amendments are the output of a rule review process that began in 2019 and a notice of proposed rulemaking announced in December 2023.
Privacy Law Recap 2024: State Consumer Privacy Laws
U.S. privacy law continued to expand in 2024, both geographically and substantively. We now have 19 states with comprehensive consumer privacy laws (some of which are already in effect, while others become effective in 2025 and 2026). This recap focuses on the 10 state laws that were enacted or took effect this year, as well as the states that enacted meaningful updates.
Massachusetts Supreme Court Decision Raises Bar for Website “Wiretap” Suits
In recent months, a wave of lawsuits has swept across the nation, targeting websites for allegedly violating state wiretapping laws through their use of tracking software.
Fasten Your Seatbelts: CPPA Proposes Rules on Automated Decision-Making and Cybersecurity Audits and Finalizes Data Broker Regulations
After much anticipation, on November 8, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted to advance proposed regulations for insurance, cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision-making technology (ADMT) to formal rulemaking.
UK Online Safety Act: A Look Ahead
FTC Order Bans Anonymous Messaging App from Serving Minors
