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.
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.
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.
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
Another Take on the TAKE IT DOWN Act
The TAKE IT DOWN Act (the Act), enacted on May 19, 2025, is a powerful (and controversial) new tool designed to stop people from sharing “nonconsensual intimate imagery,” or NCII, online.
Can Providers Be Sued for Mistaken CSAM Reports? Maybe, Says New Ruling
Can a communications provider be held liable when it reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) an image the provider believes to be child sexual abuse material based on signals provided by NCMEC?
Montana’s Consumer Data Privacy Law Update: SB 297’s Sweeping Changes at a Glance
CPPA Signals Significant Revisions Ahead
Going into the Friday, April 4, 2025, meeting, the CPPA seemed poised to move forward far-reaching privacy regulations on RAs, cybersecurity audits, and ADMT.
Fasten Your Seatbelts: CPPA Proposes Rules on Automated Decision-Making and Cybersecurity Audits and Finalizes Data Broker Regulations
After much anticipation, on November 8, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted to advance proposed regulations for insurance, cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision-making technology (ADMT) to formal rulemaking.
California Governor Signs a Raft of AI and Privacy Bills
AB 2013: New California AI Law Mandates Disclosure of GenAI Training Data
Implications of California Governor Newsom’s Veto of AI Safety Bill SB 1047
CPPA Regulatory Delays and Enforcement Updates: Takeaways from July Board Meeting
Generative AI: How Existing Regulation May Apply to AI-Generated Harmful Content
Among the many open questions about large-language models (LLMs) and generative artificial intelligence (AI) are the legal risks that may result from AI-generated content.
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.