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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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September 30, 2024 Data Breach and Incident Response Data Security

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 Data Security

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 Data Security

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 Data Security Regulatory Enforcement Children’s Privacy Federal Trade Commission

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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June 20, 2024 State Privacy Laws Privacy Compliance

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 State Privacy Laws Privacy Compliance

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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May 22, 2024 Data Security

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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February 15, 2024 State Privacy Laws Privacy Compliance

Two New States Enter the Privacy Fray

 On January 16, 2024, New Jersey became the latest state to enact comprehensive privacy legislation with the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA). View blog post
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October 19, 2023 Children’s Privacy State Privacy Laws

California Law Requires Platforms To Take More Action Against Child Sexual Exploitation

 California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed AB 1394, a law that imposes new obligations on social media platforms to prevent and combat child sexual abuse and exploitation. View blog post
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September 19, 2023 Data Security Data Breach and Incident Response

Updating Corporate and Cybersecurity Practices To Satisfy the SEC’s Final Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules: Assessing Materiality of Cybersecurity Incidents

 In the wake of the SEC's new rule requiring prompt disclosure of cybersecurity incidents, incident response (IR) teams have asked how they should modify IR plans to promote compliance with the new rule. View blog post
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September 11, 2023 Data Security Data Breach and Incident Response

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. 

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July 14, 2023 State Privacy Laws Children’s Privacy

Florida Enacts “Digital Bill of Rights” Combining Narrowly Applicable “Comprehensive” Privacy Provisions and More Broadly Applicable Restrictions on Children’s Privacy and Social Media Restrictions

On June 6, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 262 into law. 

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