In a further sign of the increased focus on personal information that is “sensitive,” the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), has expanded the categories of information deemed sensitive to now include “citizenship or immigration status.” Specifically, in October 2023, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 947. As …
One of the most common questions, especially by newer and smaller businesses, pertains to why having a privacy policy is important and whether a lawyer is required to draft their website or app privacy policy versus the common alternative of using a privacy policy generator such as through a service like Rocket Lawyer. Here, we …
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In the world of privacy law, the passage of new regulatory frameworks is being contemplated regularly, and existing laws are constantly being updated in terms of guidance and amendments. The result is an immensely dynamic regulatory landscape. In light of this incredibly fast-moving area, it is challenging to understand the current “state of play”, including …
The passage of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2018 (and effectual January 2020) and now significantly amended and expanded by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) set the stage for other comprehensive state privacy laws. Following suit, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Utah now have relatively similar comprehensive privacy laws. With comprehensive privacy laws like the …
As law firms increasingly digitize their systems and practically all facets of the practice of law move into the cloud, there is significant danger lurking in the shadows in the form of breaches. Although organizations of all types and sizes see marked upticks in cybersecurity incidents, lawyers, with their ethical obligations to keep clients’ information …
Passed in 1998, one of the older federal laws centered on privacy is the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Enacted to protect children’s safety and privacy in the new age of the internet, COPPA went into effect in April of 2000. The law imposed obligations on commercial operators of online services directed to children under age 13. …
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Whether on the state, federal, or international level, laws are increasingly mandating data security that meets “a standard of reasonableness.” What constitutes reasonable security measures relies on the specific business sector and data under inventory. For example, a healthcare provider with sensitive health information on many patients must have a robust data security program. Security …
New York State is the latest addition to the rapid flurry of privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity regulatory frameworks proliferating on the international, national, and state levels. On July 25, 2019, New York’s governor signed into law the SHIELD (Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security) Act. The Act amends New York’s current data breach statute …
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a broad-ranging law that, in part, imposes responsibilities on a variety of entities concerning Protected Health Information (PHI). Though beyond the scope of this discussion, there are aspects of the Act that regulate continuity of healthcare plans and benefits (Title I), here our focus is on …
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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a broad-ranging legal framework regulating data and enhancing Californians’ privacy rights. The law is expected to change the way companies across the United States navigate data protection and privacy and spur other states to pass similar legislation. In the United States, various privacy and data-focused laws have existed …
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