Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
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India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill of 2023 passed in the lower and upper houses of Parliament and now must be approved by the Indian president before it becomes law....more
Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
7/28/2023
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On July 26, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted rules requiring registrants to disclose material cybersecurity incidents they experience and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding...more
Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
7/20/2023
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On June 23, 2023, SolarWinds disclosed in its most recent Form 8-K filing that “certain current and former executive officers and employees” of SolarWinds, including SolarWinds’ Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief...more
The European Commission approved a new adequacy decision on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework on July 10, 2023. The European Commission issued a press release, stating that "[T]he decision concludes that the United States...more
The California Superior Court ruled on June 30, 2023, that the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) cannot begin enforcement of the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA) until March 29, 2024....more
Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
On June 18, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the Texas Data Privacy and Securities Act (TDPSA). Substantive portions of the TDPSA, otherwise known as H.B. 4, are set to take effect on July 1, 2024, making Texas the...more
In June, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a report (Report) summarizing its research into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in consumer finance. The Report focused on the shift away from "human...more
Four Key Considerations Since SEC Amended Form PF -
In early May, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule amending Form PF, the confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment...more
6/14/2023
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on June 7 that it is seeking public comments and suggestions on ways it can work more effectively with state attorneys general nationwide to help educate consumers about and...more
On May 28, the Texas legislature passed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), also known as H.B. 4. The TDPSA was sent to Governor Greg Abbott on May 30. If signed into law, the TDPSA will take effect on July 1,...more
Daniel Davis Shares Views on Digital Asset Regulation During House Subcommittee Hearing -
In testimony before the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, Daniel...more
5/31/2023
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Florida Health Information Storage Changes Taking Effect on July 1 -
Foreign Interests in the health care provider environment have generally meant ownership interests of persons from outside of the state in which the...more
On April 21, Montana and Tennessee passed comprehensive bills in their respective state legislatures. Montana and Tennessee now join Indiana and Iowa this year to enact comprehensive state privacy laws....more
NFTs and the Enduring Allure of Digital Collectibles -
This is the first article of a series by Katten attorneys examining non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and various novel legal issues raised by NFTs, including in copyright...more
Utah Is the First State to Limit Teens Under 18 From Social Media Access -
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed two bills on March 23 (SB 152 and HB 311) prohibiting children under the age of 18 from using social media between...more
On March 31, 2023, the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) announced that it is temporarily blocking the artificial intelligence software ChatGPT as a result of rising concerns...more
On March 30, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced that its rulemaking package to implement the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020...more
Iowa is now the sixth state in the U.S. to adopt a comprehensive privacy law that aims to give consumers more control over protecting their personal data.
Signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) on Tuesday, Senate File 262 was...more
Gov. Spencer Cox signed two bills on March 23, 2023 (i.e. S.B. 152 and H.B. 311), prohibiting children under 18 from using social media between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. and requiring age verification for anyone...more
Ever-Expanding BIPA Damages: Illinois Supreme Court Holds Each Collection or Dissemination of Biometric Data Constitutes a Separate Violation of BIPA -
In an eagerly-awaited decision in Cothron v. White Castle System,...more
3/22/2023
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