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 FTC and Utah Attorney General Focus on Online Safety: Takeaways for All Platforms
The Federal Trade Commission and Utah Attorney General recently announced a settlement with Aylo Group Ltd.
President Trump Approves Short-Term Renewal of CISA 2015
Congress included in the appropriations bill of November 12, 2025, an extension of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015), 6 U.S.C. §§ 1501–10, through January 30, 2026.
House Bill Introduced to Shield the U.S. From Cybersecurity Risks Posed by Quantum Computing
Congress members have proposed legislation that would introduce new measures to enhance the United States’ cybersecurity resilience in the face of advancing quantum computing capabilities.
Lessons From the FTC’s First Privacy Enforcement Actions During Trump 2.0
DOJ Posts New FAQ for the “Bulk Data” Rule
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) “Data Security Program” (DSP), also known as the “Sensitive Data Rule” or “Bulk Data Rule,” has prompted numerous questions about its scope and application.
Privacy in Focus: California’s Legislative Session Closes with Major Changes
California’s legislature has once again taken center stage in the national privacy conversation, passing a flurry of privacy bills during a marathon session that stretched into the night of September 12.
Salt Typhoon Cyberattacks: Updated Threat Assessment and Recommended Mitigations
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Mid-Year Recap: State Consumer Privacy Laws
With 2025 more than half over and many state legislatures adjourned for the year, we look back at significant legislative developments concerning state comprehensive consumer privacy laws.
What to Expect from the FTC in Youth Privacy and Online Safety
Roughly six months since Andrew Ferguson became Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, an FTC workshop on children’s privacy and online safety has provided a glimpse into the agency’s approach to these issues.
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.
FTC (Finally) Publishes Amended COPPA Rule: Compliance Deadlines Set
FTC Enforcement Priorities Take Shape With Resource Cuts in Mind
Perkins Coie partner Janis Kestenbaum says the FTC is keeping the pressure on strong consumer protection enforcement despite the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda.
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: Class Actions and Mass Arbitrations
Privacy Law Recap 2024: Regulatory Enforcement
This year saw significant enforcement activity from the Federal Trade Commission on privacy, data security, and related technology topics, particularly with respect to location information, health, and other sensitive data; data brokers; children’s privacy and online safety; and consumer protection issues related to artificial intelligence. State-level privacy enforcers, such as those in T