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University of Michigan Data Breach
The recent cyberattack on the University of Michigan, where sensitive employee and student data fell victim to a…
Florida Privacy Bill maintains PRA
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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…
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…
Massachusetts Bill Targets Employee and Student Social Media Privacy
If passed, employers and educational institutions would be prohibited from compelling access or connecting to the personal social media…
Minnesota Proposes Consent Obligations for Businesses
If passed, all businesses in Minnesota regardless of size may not collect, use or disclose a consumer’s personal…
Federal Bill Aims to Improve Contractor Cybersecurity
If passed, executive government agencies may not enter into a contract for IT services unless the contractor maintains…
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…
Ohio Introduces Personal Privacy Act
If passed, individuals in Ohio State will have the ability to opt-out of the sale of their personal…
Colorado Mobile Home Company to Pay $25,000 and Implement New Safety Measures
A mobile home company has been fined by the Attorney General of Colorado for failure to properly safeguard sensitive…
Federal Bill Introduced to Increase Transparency by Internet Platforms
If passed, platforms with 30 million or more active monthly US users must provide notice of any algorithms…
CCPA CA Consumer Rights Requests Metrics Reporting Due July 2021 deadline Remainder
Any business that is subject to CCPA (or should know it is subject to CCPA) must complete reporting…
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…
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…