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.

LGPD Updates: Six Months Out

Credit Card Data Breach Results in Multi-State $17.5 Million Settlement

2020: The Year COVID-19, Corporate Reputation & Cybersecurity Collided
The Fundamentals of Preparing for and Responding to a Cyber Event Are More Important Than Ever
To say 2020 has been a year of change would be quite an understatement. The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally transformed how we live, work, and interact with one another. This is most definitely true for the world of cybersecurity.

The CCPA May Soon Be Amended to Strengthen CCPA Exemptions for Medical and Research Data

China’s New Personal Information Protection Specifications
After undergoing several rounds of revisions to the 2019 draft specifications, the new Information Security Technology-Personal Information Security Specifications (GB/T35273-2020) (New Personal Information Specifications) were released jointly by the State Administration of Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China on March 6, 2020.

In a Surprise Move, the Brazilian Landmark Privacy Law, LGPD, Is About to Be in Effect

The AG Publishes Its FAQs on the CCPA

CCPA Compliance: Financial Incentives Requirements

CCPA in Litigation: 2018 to Present

CCPA & COVID-19: A Practical Guide to Addressing Privacy and Data Security Implications of the Coronavirus
COVID-19 arrives just as the first omnibus privacy statute in the United States, the CCPA became effective. Since its January 1 effective date, we continue to wait for finalization of the CCPA regulations and enforcement that was slated for July 1.

Washington, New York, and Minnesota Introduce New Privacy Laws to Begin the New Year
It's a new year and it looks like 2021 is going to be another eventful one for privacy. In the past few weeks, we've seen several states introduce new privacy legislation, starting with Washington.

Business Solutions for CCPA Compliance
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) is a sweeping new privacy statute that grants rights to consumers and imposes corresponding obligations on subject businesses.

CCPA Amendments Provide Important Clarification

CCPA 12-Month Compliance Series Part 6: Retaining and Deleting Data

Compliance Challenges for Brick-and-Mortars Under the CCPA
As we approach the California Consumer Privacy Act's (CCPA) effective date of January 1, 2020, brick-and-mortar businesses that increasingly engage with consumers online will have to begin their compliance efforts.