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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. Subscribe 🡢

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Updating Corporate and Cybersecurity Practices To Satisfy the SEC’s Final Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules: Assessing Materiality of Cybersecurity Incidents

In the wake of the SEC's new rule requiring prompt disclosure of cybersecurity incidents, incident response (IR) teams have asked how they should modify IR plans to promote compliance with the new rule. View blog post
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Global Online Safety Regulators Issue Statement on Human Rights and Online Safety Regulation

The Global Online Safety Regulators Network (Network) issued a position statement on human rights and online safety regulation on September 13, 2023.

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A Deep Dive Into the SEC’s Materiality Trigger for Cybersecurity Incident Disclosures

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules relating to cybersecurity disclosure on July 26, 2023, which will take effect on December 18, 2023. 

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FTC’s COPPA Enforcement Action Provides Lessons for Edtech Providers

The Federal Trade Commission recently announced an enforcement order against edtech company Edmodo for allegedly violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. 

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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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COPPA: Public Comment Period Open for Proposed Verifiable Parental Consent Method

For the first time since 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been asked to approve a new "verifiable parental consent" (VPC) method under the Children's Online Privacy Protection (COPPA) Rule.

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Cybersecurity Implementation Plan Offers a Roadmap for Cyber Priorities

The Biden Administration recently released the implementation plan for the National Cybersecurity Strategy. View blog post
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Can You Be Charged for Others’ Online Speech? European Court Says Yes.

Blending complex questions of electoral politics, hate speech, free speech, content liability, criminal culpability, and proper online stewardship, this is a question tailor-made for hot takes on tech policy. View blog post
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Florida Enacts “Digital Bill of Rights” Combining Narrowly Applicable “Comprehensive” Privacy Provisions and More Broadly Applicable Restrictions on Children’s Privacy and Social Media Restrictions

On June 6, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 262 into law.

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Enforcement of CPRA Regulations Delayed but Don’t Abandon Privacy

The day before the California Privacy Rights Act became enforceable on July 1, we learned that enforcement of the first set of implementing regulations finalized by the California Privacy Protection Agency under the CPRA is delayed until March 29, 2024.

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FCC Launches Privacy and Data Protection Task Force To Safeguard Consumer Privacy

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the formation of a Privacy and Data Protection Task Force at the FCC during a recent speech at the Center for Democracy and Technology Forum on Data Privacy.

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Florida Significantly Narrows the FTSA

One of the most litigated state telemarketing laws in the country has been significantly pared down. On May 2, 2023, the Florida legislature passed a bill to amend the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA), Fla. Stat. § 501.059.

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FTC Issues Policy Statement Regarding Biometric Information

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a policy statement on May 18, 2023, addressing concerns relating to the collection and use of biometric information.

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Mississippi Passes Bill Requiring Edtech Providers To Moderate Content

A new law in Mississippi will require vendors that offer digital resources in Mississippi schools to have content safety policies and moderation practices in place.

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Texas Becomes Latest State to Address Kids’ Privacy and Safety Online

Texas has become the latest state to impose age-related privacy and safety restrictions on online service providers, joining Arkansas, California,

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