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Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Businesses Have 30 Days to Report a Security Breach of New Yorker’s Private Information

New York State Governor Hochul recently gave us a “pre” New Year’s gift: effective on December 21, 2024, any individuals or businesses possessing the “private information” of New Yorkers must notify them, and certain state...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

FAQs for Schools and Persons Affected By the PowerSchool Data Breach

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A massive data breach hit one of the country’s largest education software providers. According to EducationWeek, PowerSchool provides school software products to more than 16,000 customers, largely K-12 schools, that serve 50...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Proposed State Privacy Law Update: January 13, 2025

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We are back for our sixth year of tracking proposed state privacy legislation and fifth year of providing weekly updates. As in past years, we will track proposed state privacy legislation through these weekly updates and our...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Décodage des défis de cybersécurité : Perspectives et pratiques exemplaires

Les cybermenaces se multiplient et évoluent sans cesse, ce qui oblige les organisations à maintenir leur résilience opérationnelle et à protéger leurs actifs clés, comme leurs infrastructures critiques et leurs données...more

Alston & Bird

New York Amends Data Breach Notification Law with Immediate Implications

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In late December 2024, the New York Governor signed two bills (S2659B and S2376B) amending the state’s data breach notification law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 899-aa), to expand the definition of reportable personal information...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New York Modifies Data Breach Law Heading Into 2025

As 2024 came to a close, New York Gov. Hochul signed two bills (A8872A and S2376B) amending New York’s data breach law. The modifications change both what constitutes personal information under the law, as well as modifying...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Ascension Health Notifying 5.6 Million of Data Breach

We previously reported that Ascension Health detected a cyber-attack on May 8, 2024, that affected clinical operations in Ascension facilities in six states....more

Mayer Brown

New York Gives Businesses a Package of Six New Consumer Data Protection Laws to Unwrap During the Holiday Season

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On December 21, 2024, while many Americans were busy signing holiday cards and exchanging gifts, New York Governor Kathy Hochul was signing six significant pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing online safety and...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

New Privacy Laws in 2025: What You Need to Know

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With the new year just around the corner and eight new privacy laws coming online next year, December is an excellent time for companies to assess their data collection and processing practices, and take stock of any changes...more

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Guangzhou Internet Court issues the first decision on cross-border transfer of personal data under PIPL

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The Guangzhou Internet Court (the “Court”) recently issued its first judgment involving the cross-border transfer of personal data under the Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”).1 An international hotel group was...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Alberta’s New Public Sector Privacy and Access to Information Legislation: What Businesses Need to Know

On December 4, 2024, the Legislative Assembly of Alberta passed two bills that will repeal and replace the province’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act). The new legislation separates the...more

K2 Integrity

Don’t Let Cyber Scams Ruin the Holidays: Keep the Holiday Season Festive for Your Organization

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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”—or is it? Unfortunately, it can be the most wonderful time for criminals, who try to prey on financial generosity through scams and frauds. Extra vigilance is needed during the...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Cybersecurity Challenges Decoded: Insights and Best Practices

Cybersecurity threats continue to grow and evolve, increasing pressure on organizations to maintain operational resilience and protect their key assets, such as critical infrastructure and sensitive data. As cyberattacks...more

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Five New State Privacy Laws Effective January 2025

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Starting January 2025, five state privacy laws will take effect, providing consumer privacy rights to a new swath of individuals across the country. Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, and New Hampshire’s laws will go into effect on...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

California agency proposes updates to consumer privacy regulations

On November 22, the California Privacy Protection Agency (the Agency) published its NPRM proposing amendments to existing regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These changes aim to enhance state...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

District Court receives joint settlement notice for personal information data breach

On November 26, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia received notice of a class-wide settlement reached between plaintiffs, an individual and a class of similarly situated harmed individuals, and the...more

Osano

2025 Privacy Law Preview: Be Prepared

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In 2025, eight state privacy laws are going into effect: five of them in January. (Four of those on January 1.) And two cure periods are ending. As a privacy pro, you may already know this. If you don’t, this is a great time...more

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Privacy Laws 2025: Prepare for the 8 Laws Going into Effect

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Businesses in the US will be subject to a lot more scrutiny from consumers and regulators in 2025. With eight new data privacy laws going into effect over the course of the year, attorneys general will be eager to show...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Data Privacy Laws: Staying Compliant in a Global Marketplace

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Over the last few years, 71% of countries have enacted data protection laws, reflecting the global emphasis on data privacy across industries. For businesses operating internationally, complying with diverse data privacy...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Preparing for Enhanced POPIA Enforcement in South Africa

Recent statements by South Africa’s Information Regulator (“IR”) indicate an impending crackdown on data privacy compliance, specifically within the banking and insurance sectors. The IR has announced its intention to enforce...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

State Privacy Law Requirements: Instructing Vendors and Partners to Fulfill Deletion and Opt Out Privacy Rights Requests

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Under many circumstances, state privacy laws require businesses to pass a consumer’s valid deletion request to any entity that processes the data on behalf of the business or otherwise is a recipient of the data. These...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Practical Approaches to the CCPA

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The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (as amended, including by the California Privacy Rights Act, the “CCPA”) was drafted by a privacy rights activist, initially passed and later amended multiple times by the...more

Morgan Lewis

Chinese Court Concluded Landmark Case on Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Information

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The Guangzhou Internet Court released the first ruling interpreting the requirements for cross-border transfer of personal information under the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). This case has significant...more

Cooley LLP

China Issues Network Data Security Management Regulations

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On September 30, 2024, China’s State Council released the Network Data Security Management Regulations, which will enter into force on January 1, 2025. The regulations apply to “electronic data processed and generated through...more

Alston & Bird

FTC and State AGs Settle with Marriott over Starwood Data Breaches

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Our Consumer Protection/FTC and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy teams unpack Starwood Hotels’ and Marriott International’s settlements with the Federal Trade Commission and Marriott’s settlement with state attorneys general...more

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