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Takeaways from U.S. Senate Hearing on Big Data, Big Questions: Implications for Competition and Consumers
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2021 Breach Notification Law Update: Connecticut and Texas Expand Requirements, Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks Take Spotlight
Cyberattacks continue to make the news and affect our lives in increasingly more significant ways. However, after several years in which states have actively updated breach notification laws in reaction to significant data breaches, 2021, like 2020, has been relatively quiet.
California AG Issues Press Release Urging “Full Compliance” with State Health Data Privacy Laws
On August 24, 2021, the office of the California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta issued a press release notifying the public of healthcare data privacy guidance that AG Bonta sent to stakeholder organizations, including the California Hospital Association, the Cal
California Issues New Regulations on Notification Obligations for Medical Information Breaches
Certain California-licensed healthcare facilities are now subject to additional breach reporting obligations pursuant to regulations (Regulations)[1] issued by the California Department of Public Health (Department) on July 1, 2021.
Uniform Personal Data Protection Act Gains Approval
Recent Developments at the California Attorney General’s Office Concerning the CCPA and Enforcement
Recent Federal Court Decisions Creating Uncertainty Around CCPA Standing
Biometrics Privacy Law Takes Effect in NYC
Last week a new privacy law limiting what businesses can do with biometric data (for example, facial recognition information and fingerprints) took effect in New York City. The new ordinance requires commercial establishments that collect biometric information to post notices to customers explaining how their data will be used.
The City That Never Peeps? NY City’s Biometric Identifier Information Ordinance Goes Into Effect July 9, 2021
What Is the Ordinance?
New York City's new biometrics ordinance goes into effect today, Friday, July 9.
Colorado Becomes the Third US State to Enact Comprehensive Privacy Legislation
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) into law on July 7, 2021, making it the third comprehensive state privacy law enacted in the United States.
Google Extends Phase-Out Timeline for Third-Party Cookies
<em>noyb</em> Takes Aim at “Cookie Banner Terror” While CNIL Enforces Cookie Guidelines
Last month, the European Center for Digital Rights (more commonly known as None of Your Business or "noyb") launched a new campaign against the use of allegedly unlawful cookie banners by sending nearly 600 draft complaints to compan
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