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CISA 2015: Congress Faces Fast-Approaching Deadline to Reauthorize a Critical Cybersecurity Law
Key point: With the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015) scheduled to sunset on September 30, 2025, Congress will need to act quickly to renew the law and…
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U.S. Privacy Litigation Update: July 2025 Decisions
By Former Attorney Dustin Taylor, Owen Davis
In this post: (1) California courts split on personal jurisdiction post-Briskin; (2) District courts dismiss VPPA claims against movie theaters & online platforms; (3) ND Cal courts find “crime-tort” exception met…
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Colorado Proposes New Privacy Act Rules to Clarify Protections for Minors and Limit Compulsive Online Features
By Erik Dullea, Former Attorney Ashton Harris
Key point: Colorado’s Department of Law is soliciting public comments through September 5, 2025, on revised privacy rules to protect minors’ personal data and online privacy. On July 29, the Colorado…
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The Coast Guard’s Maritime Cybersecurity Rule Takes Effect
By Erik Dullea, Julie Maurer, Benjamin Nashed
Key point: The US Coast Guard’s new cybersecurity rule will transform the security standards and reporting requirements for vessels and marine facilities nationwide over the next three years. On July…
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Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan and New Executive Orders Offer Strategic Opportunities and Legal Risks for Private Businesses
By Erik Dullea, Shelby Dolen [Former Attorney], Owen Davis
Key point: “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” the Trump Administration’s summary approach to federal artificial intelligence (AI) policy, and three new Executive Orders (EO) propose a wide-ranging federal…
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U.S. Privacy Litigation Update: June 2025 Decisions
By Former Attorney Dustin Taylor, Owen Davis
In this post: (1) Website tracking litigation risk remains as SB 690 is designated “two-year bill”; (2) Second Circuit reinforces narrower interpretation of PII to “shut the door for Pixel-based…
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Connecticut Enacts Significant Amendments to State’s Data Privacy Law
By David Stauss [Former Attorney], Marlaina Pinto [Former Attorney]
Keypoint: Connecticut once again moves the needle on state privacy laws while at the same time integrating changes from other state laws. On June 25, Connecticut Governor Lamont signed Senator…
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U.S. Privacy Litigation Update: May 2025
By Former Attorney Dustin Taylor, Owen Davis
Keypoint: In this post: (1) Standing may depend on how specific plaintiffs’ complaint is; (2) the 2nd Circuit adopts the 3rd and 9th Circuit’s narrower interpretation of PII under the…
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Proposed State Privacy Law Update: June 23, 2025
By David Stauss [Former Attorney]
Keypoint: Texas enacts two amendments to its data broker law while New York's legislature passes a social media warning bill. Below is the twenty fourth weekly update on the status…
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Proposed State Privacy Law Update: June 16, 2025
By David Stauss [Former Attorney]
Keypoint: Last week, the Vermont Governor signed the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act into law. Below is the twenty third weekly update on the status of proposed state privacy legislation…