With the Colorado legislative session coming to its waning days, many have been eagerly waiting for Colorado AI Act amendment proposals. Absent an amendment, the Colorado AI Act will go into effect as-is on June 30, 2026. This week, the
CyberAdviser, published by Ballard Spahr LLP, focuses on legal developments and compliance issues related to cybersecurity, data privacy, and emerging technologies. The blog covers topics such as regulatory enforcement actions under laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), privacy rights of consumers and employees, cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision-making technologies. It also addresses litigation risks arising from privacy violations, guidance on artificial intelligence in regulated industries like medical devices, and evolving online safety and data privacy concerns, especially for minors. The content is aimed at helping businesses understand and navigate complex legal requirements in data protection and technology use.
With the Colorado legislative session coming to its waning days, many have been eagerly waiting for Colorado AI Act amendment proposals. Absent an amendment, the Colorado AI Act will go into effect as-is on June 30, 2026. This week, the…
Following the release of the Trump Administration’s new National Cyber Strategy, National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross noted in a virtual interview that the administration is considering changes to the existing cyber incident reporting rules previously promulgated by the Cybersecurity…
A new bill introduced in Connecticut—Connecticut Senate Bill 117, An Act Concerning Breaches of Security Involving Electronic Personal Information—would create mandatory forensic examination requirements for entities that experience a “massive breach of security,” defined as a data breach affecting at…
State privacy enforcement is entering a new phase, and Connecticut is quickly becoming a jurisdiction to watch. In its third annual Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) enforcement report, the Office of Attorney General William Tong disclosed for the first time…
Two customers shopping for the same product on the same website at the same time may see two different prices. This scenario is a growing reality in today’s data-driven marketplace, and California regulators are paying attention. On Data Privacy Day…
A sharp contrast in the speed of obtaining appellate review is emerging between two key privacy statutes. While the U.S. Supreme Court is set to resolve a circuit split over the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), litigants grappling with the…
On February 5, 2026, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the creation of a first-of-its-kind specialized civil and criminal unit, named Consumer Harm from International and Nefarious Actors or “CHINA” for short. The unit will be dedicated to investigating and…
Navigating the 2026 CCPA Updates
As forecasted, effective January 1, 2026, businesses that are subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) must comply with newly-updated regulations. For some businesses, complying with these updates will require the implementation…