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New York Introduces Stricter Social Media Privacy Laws for Children
New York has enacted stringent legislation aimed at enhancing social media privacy protections for children. The new law…
Surge in Data Subject Requests (DSRs)
A recent report reveals a significant increase in Data Subject Requests (DSRs), highlighting the growing demand for individuals…
EU Introduces Stringent AI Legislation
The European Union has unveiled comprehensive legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, with a strong focus…
New Jersey Governor Approves Landmark Privacy Legislation
In a groundbreaking move, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has given approval to a significant privacy legislation, setting…
2024 Cybersecurity Landscape Unveils Top Priorities for CISOs – Privacy and Third-Party Risk in the Spotlight
In a pivotal report detailing the top priorities for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in 2024, privacy and…
CNIL Imposes €10 Million Fine – A Clear Call for Robust Cookie Consent Solutions
In a pivotal development for data privacy enforcement, France’s data protection authority, CNIL, has imposed a €10 million…
Privacy Watchdog Ensures Sonobi Compliance with Digital Advertising Privacy Standards
In a significant development for the digital advertising landscape, a privacy watchdog has successfully brought Sonobi, a key…
Breaking News for the iGaming Community: Strive Gaming Attains Certification and Provisional Gaming Supplier License in Michigan
Strive Gaming has secured both certification and a provisional gaming supplier license in Michigan, marking a significant milestone…
University of Michigan Data Breach
The recent cyberattack on the University of Michigan, where sensitive employee and student data fell victim to a…
Irish National Police Data Leak Highlights Third-Party Risk
The recent data breach incident involving the Irish National Police. This breach underscores the critical importance of addressing…
California Enacts New Delete Act to Strengthen Data Privacy
We are thrilled to share a significant development in data privacy regulation. California has taken a momentous step…
Florida Privacy Bill maintains PRA
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Transparency: Brazil Court Orders Four Companies to Remove Scam Websites
Four websites are set to be removed after Brazilian court has found that they misled consumer exposing their personal data
Brazil Constitutional Data Protection Right Awaits Senate Approval
Brazilian Senate is considering whether to amend the Constitution to add data protection as a fundamental right
Invasion of Privacy: Apple Halts Rollout of Surveillance Software
Following backlash over its latest surveillance software, Apple have had to pause their plans to implement this.
Illinois Enacts Household Privacy Protections
A new Privacy Act in Illinois has brought in greater regulations with regards to law enforcement obtaining household electronic data.
Biometrics: Illinois Complaint Alleges Illegal Voiceprint Collection and Use
A retailer been accused of violating workers biometric privacy rights by using a voice recognition software without the workers' consent.
Why US data privacy laws go against what the people want – Profit before people
Investigation has found that data protection laws are not working in the way that they should and are putting profit before people.
Consumers Value Privacy
A survey looks at how consumers feel about a move away from talking to actual people to more automated services in the insurance sectors.
Due Diligence: FINRA Guidance on Supervising Vendor Cybersecurity
FINRA found that a large number of member firms had mutiple shortcomings causing violations of FINRA and SEC rules.
COVID-19: Brazilian Regulator’s Principles for Processing Geolocation Data
Sharing consumers' geolocation data by telecom operators does not violate the Federal Constitution or LGPD when done for certain reasons.
Liability: Cruise Company Must be Held Responsible for Illegal Robocalls
Advocates highlight that the company cannot escape liability because of a boilerplate provision without exercising any due diligence
Live From The Field
www.zdnet.com/article/whatsapp-pledges-to-not-delete-user-accounts-in-brazil-as-privacy-row-continues/
Privacy regulations are changing
www.forbes.com/sites/jiawertz/2021/08/04/privacy-regulations-are-changing-heres-how-e-commerce-businesses-can-work-with-customers/?sh=5641838b611f
Invasion of Privacy: Court Finds Florida Covid-19 Law Unreasonable
A cruise company sued the government of Florida because of its law that restricted businesses from requesting proof…
Regulator Powers: Mexico INAI Total Fines in First Semester of 2021
In the first 6 months of 2021, the INAI imposed fines for a total amount of 32,648,000 pesos…
Chile Proposes AI Amendment to the Constitution
In light of the prevalence of artificial intelligence, the Chilean legislature has proposed an amendment to the Constitution…
Regulators Powers: LGPD Sanctions Come Into Force
Effective August 1st, 2021, the ANPD may issue a fine up to 2% of a company’s revenue in…
Zoom to Pay $85m Settlement
www.zdnet.com/article/zoom-to-pay-85m-settlement-to-set-aside-privacy-violation-and-zoombombing-allegations/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0g&taid=6107e54da7fdb00001552aa9&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Co…
Brazil Urgently Seeks to Establish AI Regime
If passed, the law will establish principles, rights and duties for the use of AI in Brazil, ensuring…
Liability – Banking: American Bankers Association Urges Rejection of Draft Uniform State Privacy Act
In their comment letter on the draft Uniform Personal Data Protection Act, issued jointly with state bankers associations, the ABA expressed…
NY DFS Clarifies Criteria for Small Business Exemptions
Covered entities are exempt from certain cybersecurity requirements when they and all of their affiliates have a combined…
NIST Defines Critical Software
As required under Executive Order 14028, “critical software” has been defined as any software that has, or has…
Ohio Introduces Personal Privacy Act
If passed, individuals in Ohio State will have the ability to opt-out of the sale of their personal…
Reporting to Regulators: New Registration Portal for Peru Controllers
Legal and natural persons and public entities that administer personal data banks (such as the data bank of…
Connecticut Enacts New Breach Notification Obligations
Effective October 1, 2021, the deadline for breach notification to State residents would decrease from 90 to 60…
Texas Expands AG Breach Notification Requirements
Effective September 1, 2021, companies reporting breaches of system security to the State AG must include the number…
Unfair or Deceptive Acts: Movie Ticketing App Enters Into FTC Settlement
The company denied consumers access to services they paid for, stored consumer data in plain text, and failed…
US Executive Order Aims to Improve Incident Detection and Response
The private sector must adapt to the continuously changing threat environment by ensuring products are built and operate…
Illinois HB 3910 – Consumer Privacy Act updates
The Act is identical to the version introduced in the previous legislative session; if passed, businesses must comply…
Connecticut Attorney General concern about Amazon Sidewalk privacy feature
The Connecticut Attorney General warned consumers of Amazon’s new shared network called Amazon Sidewalk feature; smart home devices…
Nevada Privacy Legislation updates
Nevada Governor Sisolak signed SB260 on June 2nd, a bill that will amend the state’s existing privacy notice legislation…
Significant Risk Factors to Disclose to Investors
A law firm recommends that the “risk factor” section of a Private Placement Memorandum should address continuously evolving and…
Latest State News – Legislation: Utah Amends the Electronic Information and Data Privacy Act
If passed, law enforcement agencies must have a warrant to obtain location information, electronic information or data transmitted…
Connecticut Proposes Changes to Data Breach Rule
If passed, the deadline for breach notification to State residents would increase from 30 to 60 days. Notification…
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