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Careful Data Governance Is a Must Amid Enforcement Focus

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Corporations face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding sensitive data and mitigating privacy risks in an era marked by the rapid proliferation of Internet of Things, or IoT, devices....more

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Operational Implications of the New Bulk Sensitive Data Executive Order

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On February 28, 2024, President Biden signed Executive Order 14117 (the EO), on “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern.” The United...more

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Executive Order Restricts Foreign Access to U.S. Data, Citing National Security Risks

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On February 28, 2024, President Biden signed Executive Order (EO) 14117 titled “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern.” On March 5,...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Are You Ready? How CCPA-Regulated Businesses Can Plan for Compliance with California’s Forthcoming Cybersecurity Regulations

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released initial draft regulations for cybersecurity audits (which have since been amended) and risk assessments late this summer. The agency’s board of directors addressed the...more

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Florida and Connecticut Expand Breach Laws to Include Geolocation Data as Personal Information

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Consistent with recent trends in broadening the scope of state data breach notification statutes, Connecticut and Florida have expanded the definitions of personal information under their respective data breach notification...more

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Federal Court Unseals FTC Complaint Against Kochava Alleging Unfair Data Practices

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On November 3, a federal court in the District of Idaho unsealed an amended complaint that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had filed in June 2023 against Kochava. The complaint alleges that Kochava engaged in unfair acts...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FTC Commercial Data Surveillance Crack Down: Kochava Gains a Win in Data Privacy Suit

On May 4, 2023, an Idaho federal judge ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) needs stronger assertions of consumer harm in order for its data privacy suit against data broker/mobile analytics provider Kochava Inc....more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - October 2022 #2

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CYBERSECURITY - CISA Lists Top CVEs Exploited by Chinese State-Sponsored Cyber Actors - The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently issued an Alert outlining the top Common Vulnerabilities and...more

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Dechert Cyber Bits - Issue 18

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Federal Privacy Bill (ADPPA) is Sent to the House Floor but Obstacles to its Passage Remain - On July 20, 2022, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (“the Committee”) voted 53-2 in favor of advancing The American Data...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

[Webinar] Moving Targets While Under Fire – Aligning with New Data Laws While Hackers and Customers Bring Pressure - April 5th,...

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In the past 5 years businesses felt the increasingly intricate data management rules (GDPR, CCPA, BIPA) pressed against an explosion in hacking and ransomware. Companies experience pressure from legislators, regulators,...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Virginia Might Be the Next State to Enact a Privacy Law

The state of Virginia might be the next state to enact a privacy law. Senate Bill No. 1392 recently passed the Senate and is likely on its way to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk....more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - December 2020

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CYBERSECURITY - Cyber Exposures Rise During Pandemic - Although it is logical that cyber-attacks have risen during the pandemic, and there is anecdotal evidence that it is occurring, including our own experience, an...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Federal “COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act” Proposed

A group of Republican senators has proposed a new privacy law to govern the collection and use of certain personal information thought to be both important and at risk during the current coronavirus crisis....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - March 2020

In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine comments from the California attorney general's office regarding the start date for enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act in light of...more

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New Jersey Bills Would Give Consumers Control Over Their Personal Data Privacy

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New Jersey has joined a growing list of states considering legislation on data privacy to promote transparency, accountability, and individual choice. One bill would create new obligations for commercial entities whose online...more

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10 Privacy Issues to Watch in 2014

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2014 promises further legislative, regulatory and judicial attention to a number of high-profile privacy issues. This article examines 10 privacy issues and trends likely to receive attention in the coming year, including the...more

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