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Crossing the Finish Line: California Regulations Effective Immediately

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released a statement on March 30, 2023, announcing that the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) had approved the first substantive rulemaking package for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

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Joining the Privacy Party: Iowa Becomes the Sixth State To Adopt a Comprehensive Privacy Law

On March 28, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 262, effective January 1, 2025, making Iowa the sixth state to offer comprehensive privacy protections. View blog post
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FTC Requests Comments on Cloud Computing Business Practices With Potential Data Security Impacts

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release and a request for information soliciting comments from the public on cloud computing business practices. View blog post
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Sector-Based Cybersecurity Requirements for Critical Infrastructure, From Our Water Systems to the Skies

Critical infrastructure companies should expect substantial new federal cybersecurity requirements based on the National Cybersecurity Strategy that President Biden announced on March 2, 2023. View blog post
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Utah Legislature Approves Social Media Restrictions for Minors

Utah state lawmakers are poised to change how (and when) minors who reside in Utah can use social media. View blog post
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Northern District of Illinois Clarifies Standards for Tower Dumps 

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently found that in order for cell tower warrants to be supported by probable cause and satisfy Fourth Amendment concerns, they must include protocols limiting the government's collection of information from individuals not involved in the underlying criminal activity.

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FERC Establishes New Monitoring Requirements for Bulk Electric Systems

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published a final rule calling for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation to develop standards for internal network cybersecurity monitoring.

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How AI and Automated Systems Use Can Lead to Discrimination in Hiring

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated systems can increase efficiency and help reduce human error.

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New TSA Rail Cybersecurity Rule Shows Trend Toward Prescriptive Mandates

The Transportation Security Administration issued a new cybersecurity directive to enhance cybersecurity preparedness and resilience for designated passenger and freight railroads. View blog post
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FTC Claims Sharing User Health Data With Advertising Platforms Is a “Security Breach”

For the first time, the Federal Trade Commission has brought an enforcement action under its 2009 Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR).

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Biden Administration Plans Mandatory Cybersecurity Regulations for Critical Infrastructure Companies

Recent comments by Anne Neuberger, President Biden's Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology, herald an important shift in U.S. cybersecurity policy. View blog post
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Important Lessons from the Hive Ransomware Disruption

The recently announced disruption of the Hive ransomware network is a significant and welcome accomplishment. It cuts off bad actors from the gains they sought to extract from victims and makes their continued criminal activity more challenging.

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Almost There and Starting Again: CPPA Votes To Finalize Regulations and Launches Round Two

The Board of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) approved a rulemaking package covering Sections 7000–7304 of their draft regulations on February 3, 2023.

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California Attorney General Targets Popular Mobile Apps in CCPA Enforcement Sweep

As it did last year, the California Attorney General's Office recognized Data Privacy Day by announcing its latest investigative sweep under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

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One Step Closer: California Privacy Protection Agency Reviews Comments for CCPA Regulations

Last week, the period for comments closed on the California Privacy Protection Agency's (CPPA) latest version of the draft. View blog post
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