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Maryland's Enactment of the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act
Clarifying Guidance on Abundance-of-Caution Disclosures under SEC Cybersecurity Rule
CPPA Board Updates Timing for Regulations, and Enforcement Division Releases Enforcement Advisory: Focus on Data Minimization!
This year, the blossoming of spring is accompanied by a pair of noteworthy California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) updates.
FTC Obtains $16.5M from Avast for Sale of Sensitive Data
The FTC's action against Avast reflects its continued focus on the mass collection and sale of sensitive personal data for advertising purposes.
Kids Online Safety Act Gains Momentum in the Senate
Last month, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) reintroduced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), initially introduced last term, noting that the bill now has 62 cosponsors, bipartisan support, and is poised to pass in the Senate.
The Next Wave of Privacy Litigation: The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act
Enacted in 1998, Illinois' Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) governs the confidentiality and use of genetic testing and genetic information by employers and insurers.
Two New States Enter the Privacy Fray
California Announces Sweep on Streaming Services and More Enforcement To Come
The FTC Continues its Focus on Location and Sensitive Data
FTC Cracks Down on Collection and Sharing of Sensitive Location Data With Proposed X-Mode Settlement
California Law Requires Platforms To Take More Action Against Child Sexual Exploitation
Generative AI: How Existing Regulation May Apply to AI-Generated Harmful Content
Among the many open questions about large-language models (LLMs) and generative artificial intelligence (AI) are the legal risks that may result from AI-generated content.
Federal Courts Preliminarily Enjoin Arkansas Social Media Safety Act and California Age-Appropriate Design Code
After a flurry of legislative activity across the United States related to kids' privacy and safety online, in recent weeks, federal courts in Arkansas and California have enjoined two notable state laws.
NJ Supreme Court: Wiretap Order Required for Prospective Online Communications
UK Parliament Passes a Sweeping and Controversial Online Safety Bill
The UK Online Safety Bill was passed by Parliament earlier this week and is expected to soon become law through royal assent.