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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. 

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December 1, 2025 Children’s Privacy Online Safety Cybersecurity International Privacy Laws Privacy Compliance

More Online Safety Legislation: Preparing for Brazil’s Digital ECA

The wave of online safety regulation is continuing to surge, with Brazil’s recent enactment of Law No. 15,211/2025—the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (Digital ECA)—as the latest addition. 

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November 25, 2025 Children’s Privacy Online Safety Regulatory Enforcement Federal Trade Commission

The FTC and Utah Attorney General Focus on Online Safety: Takeaways for All Platforms

The Federal Trade Commission and Utah Attorney General recently announced a settlement with Aylo Group Ltd.

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November 14, 2025 Legislative Developments National Security Data Security Cybersecurity

President Trump Approves Short-Term Renewal of CISA 2015

Congress included in the appropriations bill of November 12, 2025, an extension of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015), 6 U.S.C. §§ 1501–10, through January 30, 2026. 

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November 7, 2025 Legislative Developments National Security Data Security

House Bill Introduced to Shield the U.S. From Cybersecurity Risks Posed by Quantum Computing

Congress members have proposed legislation that would introduce new measures to enhance the United States’ cybersecurity resilience in the face of advancing quantum computing capabilities.

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October 10, 2025 Federal Trade Commission Regulatory Enforcement Children’s Privacy Online Safety

Lessons From the FTC’s First Privacy Enforcement Actions During Trump 2.0

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced its first privacy enforcement actions of the second Trump administration with a flurry of activity in September. View blog post
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September 25, 2025 AdTech Cybersecurity Data Security Federal Developments National Security Privacy Compliance Regulatory Enforcement

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. 

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September 15, 2025 Data Security National Security

Salt Typhoon Cyberattacks: Updated Threat Assessment and Recommended Mitigations

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July 22, 2025 Children’s Privacy Online Safety Federal Trade Commission Regulatory Enforcement

What to Expect from the FTC in Youth Privacy and Online Safety

Roughly six months since Andrew Ferguson became Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, an FTC workshop on children’s privacy and online safety has provided a glimpse into the agency’s approach to these issues.

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May 5, 2025 Children’s Privacy Federal Trade Commission Regulatory Enforcement

FTC (Finally) Publishes Amended COPPA Rule: Compliance Deadlines Set

On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission published in the Federal Register the amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) rule it announced on January 16, 2025. View blog post
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April 25, 2025 Regulatory Enforcement Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection

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.

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February 7, 2025 Privacy Compliance Children’s Privacy Federal Trade Commission Regulatory Enforcement

FTC Announces New Children’s Privacy Requirements in Updated COPPA Rule

The Federal Trade Commission announced long-awaited amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule on January 16, 2025, marking the first changes to the COPPA Rule since 2013. The amendments are the output of a rule review process that began in 2019 and a notice of proposed rulemaking announced in December 2023.

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December 11, 2024 Regulatory Enforcement Federal Trade Commission

FTC Staff Paper Finds that Most Surveyed “Smart” Products Fail to Disclose Duration of Support

On November 26, 2024, the FTC released a staff paper regarding the disclosure of the duration of the support for the software of connected consumer devices. As the FTC staff explained, if a manufacturer stops providing software updates, products may lose their “smart” functionality, become insecure, or stop working entirely. Against that backdrop, the FTC examined the software support disclosures of manufacturers of 184 connected consumer products. The FTC concluded that just under 89% of the product web pages for the studied devices did not disclose a software support period. View blog post
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December 4, 2024 Privacy Compliance New Administration Regulatory Enforcement Federal Trade Commission

How the FTC’s Approach to Privacy, Security, and AI Enforcement May Change

The new administration is likely to have a significant impact on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) approach to privacy, data security, and other technology-related aspects of consumer protection, including artificial intelligence (AI). View blog post
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December 3, 2024 National Security Regulatory Enforcement

CISA Security Requirements for Restricted Data Transactions Under New DOJ Rule

CISA has proposed security requirements for certain categories of restricted data transfers. Any U.S. business that transfers its data outside the United States or gives businesses or people outside the United States access to its data should review and work with security and legal professionals to ensure compliance.

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November 7, 2024 Regulatory Enforcement Data Security Data Breach and Incident Response Federal Trade Commission

FTC and State Coalition Settle Data Breach Cases with Marriott

In 2018, Marriott announced a data breach affecting its Starwood reservation system, thought at the time to have affected up to 500 million people worldwide. These settlements arise from that incident, as well as two smaller incidents that also affected Starwood and Marriott. The FTC alleges these incidents exposed payment card information, unencrypted passport numbers, and loyalty account information, along with other information like names, dates of birth, and contact information. View blog post
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