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.
The Colorado Privacy Act Expands Consumer's Opt-Out Options
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).
China Proposes Draft Regulations for the Protection of Personal Information Collected Via Mobile Applications
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.
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Improper Sale of PII for Ad Bidding Purposes
Perkins Coie Convenes CXO Summit Addressing Future of Healthcare Technology
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.
Colorado Joins Ranks of States Introducing Consumer Data Privacy Legislation
California Officials Announce Board Member Appointees to the California Privacy Protection Agency
Court Rules that CCPA Does Not Apply Retroactively and Requires Specific Allegations Regarding Date of Violation
A federal court in California recently dismissed a lawsuit brought under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) against Walmart, concluding that the CCPA did not apply retroactively and that the plaintiff had failed to specify the date of the alleged violation giving rise to his claim. The case—Gardiner v.
Virginia Joins California in Adopting a Comprehensive Data Privacy Law
California Judge Dismisses CCPA Claim in Absence of Alleged Security Breach
Credit Card Data Breach Results in Multi-State $17.5 Million Settlement
2020: The Year COVID-19, Corporate Reputation & Cybersecurity Collided
The Fundamentals of Preparing for and Responding to a Cyber Event Are More Important Than Ever
To say 2020 has been a year of change would be quite an understatement. The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally transformed how we live, work, and interact with one another. This is most definitely true for the world of cybersecurity.