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The prospects for and the effect of a comprehensive federal data privacy act remain uncertain. There are no indications that any comprehensive federal data privacy act will be considered by Congress this year, and questions and…
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/ Business Torts, Consumer Protection, Privacy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming commonplace in workplace. According to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte Burrows, “as many as 83 percent of employers and up to 99 percent of Fortune…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
“More needs to be done to create a safe online space for children to learn, explore, and play.”
This was the unanimous finding of the California legislature in 2022, and, since that time, other stakeholders have…
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Data breaches are on the rise. So are the lawsuits that follow. This has led to an environment where cyber-forensics service providers are more important than ever. Clients seeking these services, however, often do so after…
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2023 has seen a flurry of general state privacy laws, with twelve (12) such laws now on the books. The next one to “go live,” on December 31, 2023, is the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA). With no general federal privacy law…
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As consumer demand for new artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools continues to grow, businesses must be prepared to build tools with “privacy by design” principles in mind, and to remain educated about privacy best practices and…
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/ Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
On June 25, 2023, both houses of the Oregon State Legislature approved Senate Bill (SB) 619, “relating to protections for the personal data of consumers.” SB 619 is now on the desk of Oregon Governor Tina Kotek for signature. …
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Earlier this month, the Oregon state legislature introduced Senate Bill (SB) 619, “relating to protections for the personal data of consumers.” The bill has since been referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary and the Joint…
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To say that class action litigation regarding the use or collection of “biometric information” – such as fingerprints, face records, or voice records – is expensive would be a gross understatement. The damages sought, and…
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If you manage a company that collects and otherwise processes personal data (which is just about every company, these days), you may need to protect your own pocketbook. As governments across the globe continue to enact and…
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It’s a great time to be a privacy attorney. On October 17, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released the next draft of the regulations under the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA) as well as a…
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/ Privacy
In Illinois, the Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) regulates the collection and use of “biometric information” such as fingerprints, facial images, and voice records. It imposes significant penalties and has generated…
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/ Consumer Protection
In a widely anticipated ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that just because a business has calling technology that has the capacity to store and dial multiple numbers – such as a cell phone — does not automatically…
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/ Communications & Media Law
In a recent letter to insurers, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) acknowledged the key role cyber insurance plays in managing and reducing cyber risk – while also warning insurers that they could be…
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/ Science, Computers, & Technology
Is your business using or thinking of using facial recognition technology for activities in Portland, Oregon? Think again.
That’s the message to businesses operating in Portland in a new ordinance that broadly bans the use…
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