Virginia Becomes Second State to Enact Comprehensive Privacy Bill
On March 2, 2021, Virginia enacted the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), becoming the second U.S. state, after California, ..
Why Organizations Need to Start Implementing Data Minimization
When the European Union (EU) enacted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on May 2, 2018, the world was introduced ..
China’s Amended Cybersecurity Measures Take Effect
China’s New Cybersecurity Review Process Takes Effect On February 15, 2022, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and 12 other ..
2021 Year-in-Review – U.S. State Privacy Legislation
The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly accelerated our reliance on digital services and platforms, which brings new challenges and expectations for ..
Senate Hearing on Promoting Competition and Privacy in the Tech Sector: Two Hearings in One?
On December 7, 2021, the Senate Finance Committee’s Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth conducted a hearing on “promoting ..
What Your Organization Can Learn From GDPR Enforcement
Since The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became enforceable in 2018, enforcement has ramped up across Europe. Data acquired by ..
Commerce Department Moves to Regulate Data Privacy
The Biden Administration continues its foray into the debate over privacy policy in the United States. On Tuesday, November 30, ..
Interest Groups Exert Influence as Support Grows for Federal Privacy Law
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CNIL Publishes White Paper on Digital Payments and Data Privacy
The French Data Protection Authority’s white paper discusses how companies can comply with data privacy and security obligations. The use
Lessons Learned from Implementing Privacy Rights Request Processes
Over the last three years, several data privacy regulations have been adopted around the world which include requirements related to ..
Opinion: How the U.S. Government’s Efforts Can Improve Data Privacy and Protection in 2021
This year, cybersecurity incidents, such as data breaches, have led to the proliferation of identity theft and fraud, facilitated by ..
FTC Makes Significant Changes to GLBA Safeguards Rule
The FTC’s final rule released last week amending its Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information (Safeguards Rule) under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ..