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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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March 25, 2025 Regulatory Enforcement CCPA State Privacy Laws Privacy Compliance

California Privacy in 2025: Key Changes Affecting Data Brokers

As we close out the first quarter of 2025, one thing is unmistakable: California’s regulatory efforts continue to center on data brokers. 

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December 13, 2024 Privacy Law Recap Data Security CCPA

Privacy Law Recap 2024: Data Security

Continued cyberthreats drove expanded data security and breach notification requirements in 2024. Although sectors deemed high-risk saw significant activity, we also saw proposed regulations that stand to have a significant impact on a wide swath of private companies in the year to come.

This Update outlines highlights of data security law in 2024.

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November 26, 2024 CCPA Privacy Compliance State Privacy Laws Artificial Intelligence Data Security

Fasten Your Seatbelts: CPPA Proposes Rules on Automated Decision-Making and Cybersecurity Audits and Finalizes Data Broker Regulations

After much anticipation, on November 8, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted to advance proposed regulations for insurance, cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision-making technology (ADMT) to formal rulemaking. 

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November 6, 2024 Artificial Intelligence

California Governor Signs a Raft of AI and Privacy Bills

California’s legislative session came to a close with the adoption of a torrent of bills concerning artificial intelligence (AI) as well as updates to the state’s broad consumer privacy law, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Conversely, other AI and privacy legislation did not make it out of the legislature or was vetoed. In all, Governor Newsom signed over a dozen AI and privacy bills, while vetoing a handful. Below we summarize some of the most notable AI and privacy bills enacted and vetoed. View blog post
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October 7, 2024 Artificial Intelligence

AB 2013: New California AI Law Mandates Disclosure of GenAI Training Data

In the last 30 days, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 17 artificial intelligence (AI) bills and vetoed AI safety bill SB 1047. One of the AI-related bills signed into law, AB 2013 “Generative Artificial Intelligence: Training Data Transparency,” imposes new disclosure requirements on the developers of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) systems and services that are made available to Californians. View blog post
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October 7, 2024 Artificial Intelligence

Implications of California Governor Newsom’s Veto of AI Safety Bill SB 1047

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, marking a significant development in California’s approach to AI regulation. Both the tech industry and policymakers had closely watched the bill due to its potential impact on the development and deployment of frontier AI models. View blog post
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July 25, 2024 CCPA Regulatory Enforcement Artificial Intelligence

CPPA Regulatory Delays and Enforcement Updates: Takeaways from July Board Meeting

On July 16, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) held a public meeting of its Board (the Board). View blog post
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April 10, 2024 CCPA Privacy Compliance

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. 

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October 17, 2023 Artificial Intelligence

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. 

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August 4, 2023 Regulatory Enforcement CCPA

Full Steam Ahead: Updates in Enforcement of California Privacy Law

A court-ordered stay on enforcement of updates to certain parts of the California privacy regulation (the Ruling) has not slowed down enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). View blog post
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