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.
DOJ Posts New FAQ for the “Bulk Data” Rule
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) “Data Security Program” (DSP), also known as the “Sensitive Data Rule” or “Bulk Data Rule,” has prompted numerous questions about its scope and application.
FTC Files New “AI Washing” Case
On August 25, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Air AI, alleging the company and its owners made overblown claims about the availability and capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI) tools to replace human sales representatives, as well as deceptive claims about the busi
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).
Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton: What the Supreme Court’s Age Verification Decision Could Mean for All Websites—Not Just Adult Ones
On June 27, 2025, the United States Supreme Court weighed in on the ongoing debate about age verification requirements for websites, holding that it is constitutional for a state to require websites that have a significant portion of adult content to implement commercial age verification systems.
The Slow Death of the CFPB Open Banking Rule?
Montana’s Consumer Data Privacy Law Update: SB 297’s Sweeping Changes at a Glance
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.