Florida is currently considering data privacy legislation that would require covered businesses to implement comprehensive policies and procedures to provide privacy rights to consumers. The proposed legislation, House Bill 969, is based in significant part on the California Consumer Privacy
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Virginia Poised To Enact Strict Data Protection Law
First Europe installed a strict data privacy scheme when it enacted its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), then the trend crossed the Atlantic as California lawmakers passed their own data privacy law known as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).…
Did You Suffer A Data Breach Under Colorado Law? The Answer May Surprise You
If someone accessed your business’s computer systems without your authorization, did you suffer a data breach under Colorado law? Answering this question correctly is critical, because getting it wrong can expose you to government investigations and lawsuits. It may surprise…
New York State to Consider Biometric Privacy Law, Again
A bipartisan group of New York state lawmakers recently introduced privacy legislation that would impose new obligations on businesses related to biometric identifiers and biometric information. The Biometric Privacy Act (“New York BIPA”), introduced on January 6, would limit how…
U.K. and EU Reach Temporary Brexit Agreement On Data Transfers
As a result of the United Kingdom and the European Union reaching agreement on the terms of the EU-U.K. Trade and Cooperation Agreement on December 24, 2020, the U.K. and EU have agreed to continue allowing data transfers between the…
Is Federal Privacy Legislation On The Horizon?
With a new presidential administration scheduled to take over in just a few short weeks (as well as a revamped Congress), employers nationwide would be wise to anticipate a continued push for federal consumer privacy legislation.
Financial Services Employers Face Significant Increase In Cybersecurity Threats
Employers in the financial services sector are facing an unprecedented number of cybersecurity attacks during the pandemic crisis. To put this in perspective, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued nine notices regarding the ongoing and widespread cybersecurity threats…
Third Time Could Be The Charm For Consumer Privacy Legislation In Washington – The Continued Saga Of The Washington Privacy Act
By Andrew Crane
Businesses across Washington state – and those that do business there – might want to brace themselves for another round of debate that could lead to the passage of California-style privacy legislation in 2021. After failures the past two years,…
Businesses Need To Revamp And Revise CCPA Notices As 2020 Comes To A Close
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all manner of business procedures over the course of this past year, but one area you may not immediately recognize that needs to be immediately addressed relates to mandatory privacy notifications under California state law…
Cybercriminals Target Healthcare Industry During The Pandemic
Several federal agencies have teamed up to warn healthcare employers of the increased threat they face as a result of malicious cybercriminals aiming to take advantage of the pandemic to wreak havoc on their operations. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency,…