Organizations across the spectrum rely heavily on website tracking technologies to understand user behavior, enhance customer experience, and drive growth. The convenience and insights these technologies offer come with a...more
On June 25, 2024, Rhode Island became the 20th state to enact a comprehensive consumer data protection law, the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (“RIDTPPA”). The state joins Kentucky, Maryland,...more
8/13/2024
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With the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) on the verge of taking effect on July 1, 2024, the State’s Attorney General, Ken Paxton, recently launched an initiative for “aggressive enforcement of Texas privacy laws.”...more
In yet another example of its focus on imposing greater data security accountability, the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) recently announced a significant settlement with Marymount Manhattan College (“the College”). The...more
As noted in a prior post, New York’s Attorney General (“NYAG”) has made enforcement of the New York SHIELD Act an enforcement priority. The SHIELD Act requires organizations handling personal information related to New York...more
In late May, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $200,000 settlement agreement with Filters Fast, an online water filtration retailer, stemming from a 2019 data breach compromising the personal information of...more
6/8/2021
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