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.
Utah Joins California, Colorado, and Virginia With Omnibus Privacy Law
Companies doing business in the United States should start preparing for the Utah Consumer Privacy Act, which was signed into law on March 24, 2022, and will go into effect on December 31, 2023. The law is more business-friendly than existing omnibus state privacy laws, in that it generally provides fewer consumer rights and company obligations.
Recent Warnings Highlight Need for Enhanced Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure
In rapid succession, the following occurred:
Utah Consumer Privacy Act on the Horizon
FCC Examines Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Following Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on vulnerabilities that threaten the security and integrity of the Border Gateway Protocol, which is central to the internet's global routing system. The BGP's design is widely deployed and lacks security features to ensure trust in the information being exchanged.
Rip Van Wrinkle: The Grandfather of Biometric Laws Awakens
Maryland Legislators Once Again Push for a BIPA-Style Biometric Privacy Bill
FCC Revokes Chinese Telecom’s US Authorizations
The FCC has unanimously adopted an order to revoke China Unicom Americas' section 214 authorizations. This action follows the FCC order in October 2021 to revoke China Telecom Americas' authorizations.
2022 Compliance Landscape for Recurring Subscription Programs
Businesses that allow customers to sign up for automatically renewing subscriptions must comply with a patchwork of state and federal regulations that apply to such subscriptions. The Federal Trade Commission recently issued an Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Negative Option Marketing that addresses recurring subscription programs.
Data Privacy Day Surprise Enforcement for Loyalty Programs
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act: Litigation Update
Requiem for a Cookie Part 2: The AdTech Phoenix is Reborn
Requiem for a Cookie: The Beginning of the End for Current AdTech Models
Washington, D.C., Becomes the First Mover on the Uniform Personal Data Protection Act
ISPs, the FTC Has You In Their Crosshairs
China Releases New Regulations on the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure
On August 17, 2021, China released the new regulations on the Security and Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII Regulations), which became effective on September 1, 2021.