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2 weeks ago | 
jdsupra.com | Taylor Bloom |Robyn Lin |Jennifer Mitchell
As with many other areas of privacy law, it is not surprising that California continues to lead the nation in regulating data brokers – from promulgating new regulations to issuing a cluster of recent settlements. Therefore, it is crucial for companies to confirm whether they are subject to the Delete Act and pay careful attention to the registration and other regulatory requirements.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Robyn Lin |Kim Phan |Ronald I. Raether
On November 12, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new report titled, “State Consumer Privacy Laws and the Monetization of Consumer Financial Data.” The report provides an overview of the state comprehensive privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, enacted in recent years, and analyzes the various exemptions in these state privacy laws for certain federal financial privacy laws, such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and the Fair Credit Reporting...
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Mackenzie W.J. Jessup |Robyn Lin |Jean Smith-Gonnell
What’s HappeningLast week, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (the commission) heard an unusual pitch: an electric utility proposed to voluntarily report to law enforcement if residential utility usage suggested illegal marijuana grow enterprises — without the law enforcement agency submitting a subpoena or obtaining a warrant.
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Robyn Lin |Kim Phan
On April 7, House Energy & Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced a bipartisan, bicameral draft of comprehensive data privacy legislation, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA).
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Mar 6, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Molly S. DiRago |Robyn Lin |Natasha Halloran |James Koenig |Kim Phan |Karla Ballesteros | +3 more
Editor’s Note: In recent regulatory and enforcement developments, the White House announced a new executive order aimed at strengthening cybersecurity at U.S. ports, and another executive order was issued to protect sensitive personal information. Additionally, the FCC prohibits using AI to clone voices. Data breach litigation continues to surge with one company striking a class action settlement agreement with payments of up to $75,000 per class member.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
lexology.com | James Koenig |Sadia Mirza |Kim Phan |Stephen C. Piepgrass |Robyn Lin |Laura Hamady
In the second settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced a settlement over allegations that DoorDash sold consumers’ personal information in a manner that violated the CCPA. The settlement also resolved alleged violations under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).
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Feb 12, 2024 | 
lexblog.com | Molly S. DiRago |Robyn Lin |Natasha Halloran |Ronald I. Raether
Troutman Pepper recently published its 2023 Privacy Year in Review, a comprehensive analysis of the year’s key developments in privacy, security, and artificial intelligence, which offers practical advice for companies navigating the bewildering number of virtual threats and technological advancements.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Molly S. DiRago |Robyn Lin |Natasha Halloran |James Koenig |Kim Phan |Linnea J. Kelly
Troutman Pepper recently published its 2023 Privacy Year in Review, a comprehensive analysis of the year’s key developments in privacy, security, and artificial intelligence, which offers practical advice for companies navigating the bewildering number of virtual threats and technological advancements.
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Feb 7, 2024 | 
lexblog.com | Molly S. DiRago |Robyn Lin |Natasha Halloran |Ronald I. Raether
Editor’s Note: In recent regulatory and enforcement developments, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) proposed a regulatory framework for automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and revisions to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules to protect consumers from SIM-swapping scams and port-out fraud, and is investigating the impact of AI on robocalls and robotexts.
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Jan 24, 2024 | 
lexology.com | James Koenig |Kim Phan |Stephen C. Piepgrass |Robyn Lin
On January 16, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed S332 (the act), making New Jersey the first state in 2024 to enact a comprehensive privacy law. Several other states are currently considering similar comprehensive privacy legislation, including New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Ohio. The New Jersey bill is undoubtedly the opening salvo of further state privacy action to come in 2024.
