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Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

One Big Thought – Charting a Human-Centered Future in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Part One

Introducing the inaugural installment of my “One Big Thought” series - a weekly exploration into ideas that matter. In this first series of posts, I delve into "Charting a Human-Centered Future in the Age of Artificial...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the...

The FTC Addresses 23andMe's Bankruptcy

In a March 31, 2025 letter, the Chair of the FTC, Andrew Ferguson, wrote to the Acting U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee and set out the FTC’s expectations for the protection of consumer information held by 23andMe. As we noted...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Navigating the Evolving Challenges of Foreign National Travel

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Recent U.S. government actions have created significant challenges for foreign nationals returning to the U.S. from international travel. To ensure a smoother entry process, travelers should consider taking proactive steps to...more

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Privacy vs. Relevance: How Deep Can Discovery Go in Colorado Lien Cases?

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Jina Garcia found herself entangled in a legal battle with Centura Health Corp. after receiving medical treatment and subsequently facing a lien on any potential settlement or judgment in In Re Garcia v. Centura Health Corp....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Phishing Attacks – Anyone Can Get Pwned

HaveIBeenPwned is a website that allows users to check whether their data has been involved in data breaches. The website’s creator, Troy Hunt, was the subject of a phishing attack earlier this week....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Personal Information Released in JFK Files

I am not sure what the rush was to make the JFK assassination files available, but the perceived urgency caused Social Security numbers of individuals involved in the investigation to be released to the public. Although The...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #437 – 23andMe Files for Bankruptcy—What to Do If It Has Your Genetic Information

Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and its CEO has resigned. It is seeking to sell “substantially all of its assets” through a reorganization plan that will have to be approved by...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

California Cryobank Hit with Lawsuit over Sperm Donor Databank Breach

California Cryobank, LLC, the largest sperm bank in the country, faces a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California over an April 2024 data breach. Cryobank provides frozen donor sperm and...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Pennsylvania Teacher’s Union Faces Class Action over Data Breach

The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) faces a class action resulting from a July 2024 data breach. The proposed class consists of current and former members of the union as well as PSEA employees and their...more

Cozen O'Connor

NY Settles With Insurer on Data Breach Rooted in Security Deficiencies

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New York AG Letitia James settled with Root Insurance Company to resolve allegations that the company’s data security deficiencies led to a 2021 data breach involving 72,000 people, in violation of state consumer protection...more

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[Virtual Event] The Privacy Pro Survival Summit 2.0: This Time It’s Personal - April 10th, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm EST

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Privacy pros are passionate about doing good work, in every sense of the word. Yes, we care about managing privacy as thoroughly and efficiently as possible (and not getting fined). But we are all in this line of work for a...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Businesses Beware:  The California Privacy Protection Agency Is Taking a Strict View on CCPA Compliance and Seeking to Impose...

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On March 7, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”), which is tasked with enforcing the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) entered a Stipulated Final Order (“Order”) with American Honda Motor Co., Inc....more

Perkins Coie

California Privacy in 2025: Key Changes Affecting Data Brokers

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As we close out the first quarter of 2025, one thing is unmistakable: California’s regulatory efforts continue to center on data brokers. So far this year, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) proposed...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New York AG Settles with School App

The New York Attorney General recently entered into an assurance of discontinuance with Saturn Technologies, operator of an app used by high school and college students. The app was designed to be a social media platform that...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Ohio Transparency Pricing Rules for Hospitals Comes with Limits to Targeted Advertising

Starting April 3, Ohio hospitals will have to navigate new requirements under House Bill 173. This law mandates greater transparency in healthcare pricing. It also includes rules for selling or targeted advertising related to...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

CPPA Settles Alleged CCPA Violations with Honda

Last week, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) settled its first non-data broker enforcement action against American Honda Motor Co. for a $632,500 fine and the implementation of certain remedial actions....more

A&O Shearman

California Privacy Protection Agency publishes first annual report

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On February 26 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published its first annual report for 2024 (Report). The Report highlights that the CPPA recovered more than USD170,000 of administrative fines for data...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Insured Files Lawsuit Over Coverage for Disclosure of Private Health Information

An insured who purchased insurance specifically for privacy injury liability was recently forced to sue its insurer after it denied coverage. The insured allegedly “installed web beacons and cookies on its platforms so that...more

Alston & Bird

Key Takeaways from CPPA’s Recent Settlement with an Automotive Manufacturer for Alleged CCPA Violations

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On March 12, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published its decision approving a Stipulated Final Order (Order) against a major automotive manufacturer (company) for violations of the California Consumer...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Lessons from the CPPA’s $632,500 Settlement with Connected Vehicle Manufacturer

On March 12, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced a settlement with American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) over alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CPPA investigated...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

New York attorney general files complaint over insurance data breaches

On March 1, New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a complaint in the Supreme Court of the State of New York against a group of insurance companies and a parent corporation. The complaint alleged these companies...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

California proposes new privacy amendments for data deletion requests

On March 6, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) proposed amendments to the data broker registration regulations pursuant to the California Delete Act that would introduce new definitions and requirements for data...more

McDermott Will & Emery

CPPA Puts the Brakes on Honda’s Data Privacy Practices

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On March 7, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued a settlement order imposing a $632,500 fine on American Honda Motor Co., Inc. for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CPPA...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

New York Businesses Must Now Disclose Data Breaches of “Medical Information” Under New Law

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On February 14, 2025, New York’s Governor Hochul signed into law A.B. 920, which amended the state’s Information Security Breach and Notification Act to add personal health information to the types of data that constitute...more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

California’s Top Privacy Cop Issues First Enforcement Decision

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has issued its first Order of Decision to American Honda Motor Co. in an enforcement action under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CPPA). Although the investigation arose...more

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