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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 …
One of the older federal laws centered on privacy is the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), passed in 1998. Enacted to protect children’s safety and privacy in the new age of the internet, COPPA went into effect in April 2000. The law imposed obligations on commercial operators of online services directed to children under the age of 13. However, …
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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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A common strategy for increasing engagement for a variety of marketing campaigns is by utilizing various promotions that usually take the form of a contest, sweepstakes, or lottery. These are used on an increasingly frequent basis because they can radically increase campaign performance. With that said, several issues arise when employing such contests. One of …
Influencer marketing has proven to be a useful tool in the marketer’s tool chest. Billions of dollars are poured into this marketing channel every year, and all indications point to an increase in future spending. With the proliferation of influencers marketing a wide variety of products to consumers, there is an expansion in regulation and …
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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