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
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.
