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Perkins on Privacy keeps you informed about the latest developments in privacy and data security law. Our insights are provided by Perkins Coie's Privacy & Security practice, recognized by Chambers as a leading firm in the field. 

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July 2, 2021

<em>noyb</em> Takes Aim at “Cookie Banner Terror” While CNIL Enforces Cookie Guidelines

Last month, the European Center for Digital Rights (more commonly known as None of Your Business or "noyb") launched a new campaign against the use of allegedly unlawful cookie banners by sending nearly 600 draft complaints to compan

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June 23, 2021

iOS Tracking Analysis

With the release of iOS 14.5, Apple introduced new App Tracking Transparency (ATT) standards requiring iOS app developers to either cease engaging in user and device data tracking or request permission to continue doing so. View blog post
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June 16, 2021

The Colorado Privacy Act Expands Consumer's Opt-Out Options

On June 8, the Colorado General Assembly passed Senate Bill 190, the Colorado Privacy Act ("CPA"). The bill now awaits signature from Gov. View blog post
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June 9, 2021

China Issues Second Draft of Data Security Law

Given that the Data Security Law is one of the three fundamental data protection laws in China, the legislative process of the law has attracted much attention. In July 2020, comments were solicited for the first draft of the Data Security Law (the First Draft).

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June 9, 2021

China Proposes Draft Regulations for the Protection of Personal Information Collected Via Mobile Applications

On April 26, 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, and the State Administration for Market Regulation, jointly released the draft Interim Regulations on the Administration of Personal Information Protection for Mobile Internet Applications. View blog post
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May 24, 2021

China Releases Draft Interim Regulations on the Administration of Personal Information Protection for Mobile Apps

In the last two years, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with other agencies in the Chinese government, launched a series of campaigns for the rectification of excessive personal information processing activities of mobile application developers, operators, and third-party service providers.

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May 24, 2021

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Improper Sale of PII for Ad Bidding Purposes

On May 18, 2021, a consumer filed a putative class action lawsuit against a tech company in California federal court. View blog post
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May 3, 2021

Perkins Coie Convenes CXO Summit Addressing Future of Healthcare Technology

On April 7, ​​Perkins Coie's CXO Summit gathered more than 50 C-suite and board leaders for an executive leadership virtual forum addressing how technology is shaping healthcare's future amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The CXO Summit participants discussed how technology is being used to further combat COVID-19, monitor patient diagnostics, augment clinical workflows, detect fraud and data breaches, View blog post
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April 28, 2021

Europe Seeks to Tame Artificial Intelligence With the World’s First Comprehensive Regulation

In what could be a harbinger of the future regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States, the European Commission published its recent proposal for regulation of AI systems.

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April 12, 2021

Colorado Joins Ranks of States Introducing Consumer Data Privacy Legislation

On March 19, 2021, Colorado State Senators Richard Rodriguez (D) and Paul Lundeen (R) introduced Senate Bill 21-190 as part of a bipartisan effort to make Colorado the latest state to implement comprehensive legislation establishing certain consumer data privacy rights. View blog post
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March 22, 2021

California Attorney General Approves New Regulations Governing the California Consumer Privacy Act

On March 15, 2021, the California Attorney General approved additional regulations for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which focuses on the right to the right to opt-out of sale, authorized agents, and notices to consumers under 16 years of age. View blog post
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March 22, 2021

California Officials Announce Board Member Appointees to the California Privacy Protection Agency

On March 17, 2021, California officials announced their appointees to the five-member inaugural board of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA). View blog post
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March 17, 2021

Court Rules that CCPA Does Not Apply Retroactively and Requires Specific Allegations Regarding Date of Violation

A federal court in California recently dismissed a lawsuit brought under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) against Walmart, concluding that the CCPA did not apply retroactively and that the plaintiff had failed to specify the date of the alleged violation giving rise to his claim. The case—Gardiner v.

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March 8, 2021

Virginia Joins California in Adopting a Comprehensive Data Privacy Law

On March 2, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam signed into law Virginia's Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), a comprehensive data privacy law similar to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Virginia is now the second state to adopt a comprehensive data privacy law, and many more states are expected to follow suit in the near future. View blog post
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February 12, 2021

California Judge Dismisses CCPA Claim in Absence of Alleged Security Breach

On February 2, 2021, a California magistrate judge dismissed claims against a defendant tech company based on alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) because the plaintiff admittedly failed to allege a security breach. The case involves allegations that the defendant purportedly used an internal program to monitor and collect sensitive personal data from smartphone users View blog post
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