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Almost There and Starting Again: CPPA Votes To Finalize Regulations and Launches Round Two
The Board of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) approved a rulemaking package covering Sections 7000–7304 of their draft regulations on February 3, 2023.
California Attorney General Targets Popular Mobile Apps in CCPA Enforcement Sweep
As it did last year, the California Attorney General's Office recognized Data Privacy Day by announcing its latest investigative sweep under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
One Step Closer: California Privacy Protection Agency Reviews Comments for CCPA Regulations
What is the US-UK Data Access Agreement and Why Does it Matter?
This is Not a Drill: CPPA Gets Closer to Finalizing Certain Privacy Regulations
Western States Continue To Shape US Privacy Landscape: Colorado CPA and California CPRA
The Colorado attorney general's office sent shockwaves throughout the privacy world on September 30, 2022, when it published its proposed Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) draft rules (Draft Rules).
President Biden Issues Executive Order Regarding Signals Intelligence Activities, Clearing Way for New Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework
President Biden issued an executive order (EO) increasing protections and safeguards for personal data subject to signals intelligence activities.
The EU’s Digital Services Act: A Paradigm Shift for Online Intermediaries
Following the European Council's approval last week, the Digital Services Act (DSA) has been officially adopted, starting the countdown to the law's entry into force later this year.
2022 Breach Notification Law Update: State and Federal Requirements Continue To Evolve
FTC Sues Data Broker for Alleged Unfair Act of Selling Precise Geolocation Data
China Increases Security Measures on Cross-Border Data Transfers
The Cyberspace Administration of China released the Measures for the Security Assessment of Cross-Border Data Transfer on July 7, 2022, to regulate cross-border data transfers in accordance with the Cybersecurity Law, the Data Security Law, and the Personal Information Protection Law. The measures went into effect on September 1, 2022.
CISA Seeks Input on New Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency seeks public input on regulations that will set new mandatory cybersecurity reporting requirements for critical infrastructure companies. Open questions include the following:
FTC Kicks Off Wide-Ranging Privacy Rulemaking
On August 11, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM), kicking off its long-awaited rulemaking on commercial surveillance and data security.
Retailers: What to Consider as You Offer Virtual Try-On Features
Online shopping and the use of virtual try-on technology continue to grow in popularity. Retailers today have a number of options when considering how to bring virtual try-ons to consumers. These range from licensing third-party technology to integrate virtual try-on within their own e-commerce channels to partnering with an online shopping network that offers the feature as an add-on.
Recent Settlement Highlights Cybersecurity Whistleblower Risk for Government Contractors
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