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.
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.
Connecticut Pierces the GLBA Veil in Overhauling its Omnibus Privacy Law
The Connecticut Governor signed SB 1295 into law on June 25, 2025, again amending the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA).
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.
The Slow Death of the CFPB Open Banking Rule?
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.
FTC Staff Paper Finds that Most Surveyed “Smart” Products Fail to Disclose Duration of Support
How the FTC’s Approach to Privacy, Security, and AI Enforcement May Change
FTC and State Coalition Settle Data Breach Cases with Marriott
FTC Order Bans Anonymous Messaging App from Serving Minors
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.
