December is a busy time for businesses and individuals alike and the last thing anyone wants is more on their to-do list. However, we encourage organizations to take stock of their privacy program, and to pay particular attention to the new privacy laws that will become effective on January 1, 2023: the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). Businesses with operations in these states should assess whether the new laws apply to them and what to do next.
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Just In Time: Last Minute Compliance Tips for the CPRA and VCDPA Posted on: December 06, 2022 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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California Legislature Takes Steps to Regulate Collection and Storage of Children’s Data Posted on: September 29, 2022 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
On September 15, 2022, California Governor Newsom signed the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (the Act). This Act, scheduled to go into effect July 1, 2024, is the first state law to require heightened standards for businesses’ collection and use of the personal information of California individuals under the age of 18. Currently the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) protects data of minors who are under the age of 13.
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Privacy Protection Patchwork, Part V: How the California Privacy Rights Act Could Impact Your Business Posted on: July 07, 2022 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
The number of states enacting comprehensive privacy laws is growing, adding to the existing patchwork of privacy, security, and data breach notification laws that keep legal and compliance personnel busy. This five-part series will highlight key provisions in a few of the new comprehensive privacy laws and regulations. Each week we will examine laws in a new state and provide recommendations on what steps businesses should consider taking. In Part V, we discuss the California Privacy Rights Act.
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Privacy Protection Patchwork, Part IV: How the Connecticut Data Privacy Act Could Impact Your Business Posted on: June 28, 2022 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
The number of states enacting comprehensive privacy laws is growing, adding to the existing patchwork of privacy, security, and data breach notification laws that keep legal and compliance personnel busy. This five-part series will highlight key provisions in a few of the new comprehensive privacy laws and regulations. Each week we will examine laws in a new state and provide recommendations on what steps businesses should consider taking. In Part IV, we discuss the Connecticut Data Privacy Act.
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Privacy Protection Patchwork, Part III: What Your Business Should Know About Utah’s Consumer Privacy Act Posted on: June 20, 2022 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
The number of states enacting comprehensive privacy laws is growing, adding to the existing patchwork of privacy, security, and data breach notification laws that keep legal and compliance personnel busy. This five-part series will highlight key provisions in a few of the new comprehensive privacy laws and regulations. Each week we will examine laws in a new state and provide recommendations on what steps businesses should consider taking. In Part III, we discuss the Utah Consumer Privacy Act.
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Privacy Protection Patchwork, Part II: How the Colorado Privacy Act Could Impact Your Business Posted on: June 13, 2022 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
The number of states enacting comprehensive privacy laws is growing, adding to the existing patchwork of privacy, security, and data breach notification laws that keep legal and compliance personnel busy. This five-part series will highlight key provisions in a few of the new comprehensive privacy laws and regulations. Each week we will examine laws in a new state and provide recommendations on what steps businesses should consider taking. In Part II, we explore the Colorado Privacy Act.
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Privacy Protection Patchwork, Part I: New Comprehensive State Privacy Laws and How They Could Impact Your Business Posted on: June 06, 2022 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
The number of states enacting comprehensive privacy laws is growing, adding to the existing patchwork of privacy, security, and data breach notification laws that keep legal and compliance personnel busy. This five-part series will highlight key provisions in a few of the new comprehensive privacy laws and regulations. Each week we will examine laws in a new state and provide recommendations on what steps businesses should consider taking. We begin with the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act.
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