Showing Posts In "Data Protection and Privacy" Category
Employment Law and Data Privacy – How Much Employee Information Can an Employer Access?
Employers can access significant employee data, but legal limits depend on context, purpose, and jurisdiction. U.S. employers generally have broad rights to monitor workplace systems and collect job-related information, especially with clear policies reducing employees’ expectation of privacy. However, access is restricted for sensitive data—like medical or background information—which often requires consent and must remain […]
U.S. Privacy Laws Legislative Update
An update on U.S. privacy law developments at both federal and state levels highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen consumer data protections, including California’s CCPA/CPRA updates, Virginia’s CDPA, and proposals in Congress for comprehensive federal privacy legislation. The update emphasizes the growing complexity and variation among state laws, urging businesses to monitor legal changes closely, implement […]
Utah SB 275’s “Digital Identity Bill of Rights”: What It Could Mean for Businesses
Utah’s SB 275, known as the Digital Identity Bill, aims to establish a framework for digital identification in the state. The legislation would allow residents to create secure, government‑recognized digital IDs for accessing services, verifying identity online, and conducting transactions. The bill addresses privacy, security, and interoperability concerns, setting standards for identity verification while reducing […]
California Privacy in 2026: Regulations, Enforcement, AI and More
Emerging legal issues surrounding AI in employment and HR practices. It highlights how AI tools—used in hiring, promotion decisions, and employee monitoring—can inadvertently introduce bias or discrimination, potentially violating labor and anti-discrimination laws. Employers are advised to implement robust governance, documentation, and auditing practices to ensure compliance. Legal experts emphasize that proactive risk management and […]
Maine Senate Advances Controversial Data Privacy Bill
The Maine Senate advanced a controversial data privacy bill that would give residents greater control over how companies collect, use, and share their personal information. The legislation includes provisions for consumer consent, data deletion requests, and stricter rules on data brokers. Critics argue the bill could impose heavy compliance costs on businesses, while supporters say […]
NJ Privacy Law Litigation Continues in the Midst of Uncertainty
There is ongoing litigation under New Jersey’s “Daniel’s Law,” which protects the home addresses and phone numbers of judges, law enforcement officers, and other covered individuals. A company called Atlas Data Privacy has filed lawsuits against several data-broker and information companies, alleging they continued to publish protected information despite receiving removal requests. The cases seek […]
Connecticut’s Privacy Report Highlights Rising Expectations for Businesses
Connecticut’s 2025 enforcement report on the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) highlights increasing regulatory expectations for businesses handling personal data. The report identifies common consumer complaints, including failures to honor data rights requests, data breach notification issues, and reliance on “publicly available” data by people-search websites. It also emphasizes enforcement priorities such as accurate privacy […]
Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms and Global Privacy Control: State Law Requirements and Compliance Guidance
Universal opt-out mechanisms (UOOMs) — especially Global Privacy Control (GPC) — allow consumers to automatically signal their preference to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data across websites. Several U.S. state privacy laws now require businesses to detect and honor these signals. Companies must implement technical detection, disable certain tracking technologies, update […]
Florida AG Forms CHINA Unit Focused on Foreign Data Threats
Florida Attorney General (AG) James Uthmeier has announced the creation of a specialized task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting foreign companies that misappropriate Floridians’ personal data under existing Florida consumer protection and criminal statutes. The Consumer Harm from International Nefarious Actors (CHINA or the Unit) Prevention Unit will specifically focus on companies linked to […]
New DOJ Regulations on Bulk Sensitive Personal Data Transfers
New U.S. Department of Justice regulations implementing Executive Order 14117 will restrict transfers of Americans’ bulk sensitive personal data to certain foreign countries due to national security concerns. The rule limits data brokerage and certain transactions involving large datasets such as health, genomic, or biometric data, particularly with “countries of concern.” Some transactions are prohibited […]
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