We work with many US-based businesses that ask us to update their privacy policies to make sure they comply with current data protection laws that apply to them. These businesses are usually referring to their website privacy...more
As U.S. businesses and organizations continue to utilize and integrate large language models, generative AI, and other artificial intelligence platforms in their operations, it is important to review and update its policies...more
As Vermont joins the growing number of states with comprehensive consumer data privacy laws, it stands out from the crowd with the ability of Vermonters to bring a private right of action (PRA) against large data holders. In...more
5/20/2024
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If you do not know what a pixel is, you may have a problem and should read on. This article will explain the recent trend of “pixel litigation” and suggest some ways to help companies avoid liability and avoid becoming...more
5/15/2024
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Starting January 1, California’s Privacy Rights Act and Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act went into effect. Colorado and Connecticut’s go into effect July 1, and Utah’s goes into effect on the last day of this year,...more
California started the process of individual U.S. states enacting individual privacy laws with its California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which currently is in effect, as supplemented and amended by the California Consumer...more
11/15/2022
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State Privacy Laws
The CCPA – or the California Consumer Privacy Act – went into effect on January 1, 2020, followed by the CPRA, or California Privacy Rights Act. These laws have had a significant impact on the privacy and data security...more
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On March 2, 2021, Virginia’s Governor signed into law the Consumer Data Protection Act (“CDPA”). Virginia is the second state in the nation, after California, to enact a privacy law protecting the rights of individual...more
3/10/2021
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Virginia
WHAT MATTERS? Is your organization ready for California’s latest privacy rights law, enacted at the end of 2020 – the CPRA? This article addresses some key considerations to help you determine whether your organization may be...more
This article is intended to provide an outline summary of some of the key elements of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), including determining if your business is subject to CCPA and what are its primary...more
2/6/2020
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Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
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Right to Delete ,
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State and Local Government
I. Summary of effective dates -
– Effective January 1, 2020
– Enforcement starting July 1, 2020
– Employees not covered for first 12 months*...more
10/17/2019
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State Data Breach Notification Statutes