The country’s largest provider of cloud-based education software for K-12 schools announced on January 7 that it fell victim to a massive data breach – which may lead to questions about the implications for your school....more
1/13/2025
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Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
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School Districts ,
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Comprehensive consumer privacy laws are rapidly expanding across the United States, significantly impacting PEOs. Currently, 19 states have enacted privacy laws, with eight already in effect and 11 set to take effect between...more
12/17/2024
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Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Retention ,
Data Subjects Rights ,
Data Use Policies ,
Data-Sharing ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Policy ,
Professional Employer Organization
The Colorado attorney general’s office just adopted significant updates to the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) rules, which will soon introduce new obligations related to biometric data, employee biometrics, children’s privacy,...more
12/13/2024
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Colorado ,
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Corporate Counsel ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Use Policies ,
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Privacy Policy ,
State Privacy Laws
Colorado employers could soon need to comply with the disclosure and consent requirements of the state’s privacy act when they collect biometric identifiers from employees or applicants – which would make Colorado the first...more
10/4/2024
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Colorado ,
Consent ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Employees ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Privacy Policy ,
Proposed Regulation ,
State Privacy Laws
Google no longer plans to remove third-party cookies from its web browser, according to a July 22 announcement. Instead, the tech giant will explore other options that allow users to make informed choices that apply across...more
Artificial intelligence might just be making major inroads into your workday and personal lives over the last few years, but it has long been a key plot point in some of your favorite movies. In fact, some would say that AI...more
A new final rule under HIPAA adds more compliance requirements aimed at supporting reproductive healthcare privacy – so you need to take note if you are a healthcare provider, employer-sponsored group health plan, or other...more
Healthcare data breaches are occurring more frequently and on larger scales than ever before – and while you defend against cyberattacks and other external threats, make sure you do not overlook the critical role your...more
5/22/2024
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Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
Employee Training ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
PHI ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Popular
What do a nearly 60-year-old statute on wiretapping and your website have in common? Enough to potentially impose liability on your organization, according to recent lawsuits. We have seen an astronomical increase in...more
4/16/2024
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Data Brokers ,
Digital Service Providers ,
Invasion of Privacy ,
Opt-In ,
Opt-Outs ,
Privacy Disclosures ,
Third-Party Risk ,
Vendors ,
Website Owner Liability ,
Websites ,
Wiretapping
California wants to rein in artificial intelligence – and that means employers and businesses need to step up and pay attention. State lawmakers are considering more than 30 AI-related bills across a wide range of topics...more
3/18/2024
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Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Deep Fake ,
Election Interference ,
Employee Rights ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Job Applicants ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Notification Requirements ,
Opt-Outs ,
Physicians ,
Popular ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Proposed Regulation ,
State Agencies