On April 2, 2020, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services released a notification related to the discretion that OCR will exercise concerning HIPAA enforcement during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective
Proskauer on Privacy
Proskauer on Privacy, published by Proskauer Rose LLP, focuses on legal developments and issues related to privacy and data protection. The blog covers topics such as biometric data use, cybersecurity breaches, regulatory compliance, enforcement actions by agencies like the FTC and DOJ, and evolving privacy legislation at both state and federal levels. It addresses challenges faced by businesses in managing sensitive personal data, including third-party risk, data brokerage, and cross-border data access restrictions. The blog also discusses litigation trends, privacy implications of emerging technologies, and guidance on navigating complex privacy frameworks and enforcement landscapes.
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Amid Pandemic Remaining New York SHIELD Act Data Security Requirements Have Taken Effect
The developing coronavirus pandemic affects businesses and personnel within the state and elsewhere. With more New Yorkers working from home, there are more opportunities for cyberattacks through unsecure remote connections and the public concern growing each day.
The New York…
FTC Ramps up COVID-19 Activity After Improving its Data Security Enforcement Orders
With the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), cybersecurity criminals and scammers are ramping up their efforts to target vulnerable employers and workforces. The FTC announced today that since January they have received more than 7,800 fraud complaints from consumers…
Privacy Considerations for Employers and Health Care Providers When Communicating about Coronavirus-Infected Individuals
This alert focuses on the ongoing and developing privacy issues that have arisen for employers and healthcare providers communicating about the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Specifically, we will discuss the steps that employers and healthcare companies need to consider when…
California Governor Signs All Pending CCPA-Related Bills Into Law
On October 11, 2019, the California Governor, Gavin Newsom, signed into law five CCPA-amending bills and an additional CCPA-related bill that were awaiting his signature. The CCPA, or the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, gives California consumers certain rights…
The “Meat on the Bones”: Attorney General Xavier Becerra Releases CCPA Implementing Regulations
On October 10, 2019, the California Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, announced at a press conference that his office has released proposed implementing regulations for the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). The text of the proposed regulations is available here.…
Nevada Consumer Opt-Out Right from Sale of Personal Information Goes into Effect
Effective tomorrow, October 1, 2019, the existing Nevada Privacy of Information Collected on the Internet from Consumers Act will be amended to include a consumer right to opt out from the sale of personal information and to impose verification requirements…
Employees Will Be Exempted from Most Requirements of the Amended California Consumer Privacy Act… For Now
In an effort to give consumers more control over the data businesses collect from and about them, the California legislature passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2018 (and amended it a few months later). The CCPA gives…
CCPA Legislative Round-Up: Winners and Losers
Businesses and California consumers are one step closer to understanding what their respective obligations and rights are under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (the “CCPA”). The CCPA is California’s landmark legislation that seeks to give California consumers the…
The New SHIELD Act Changes Breach Notification Rules and Data Security Standards for New Yorkers’ Personal Information
Reflecting the movement to toughen data security laws on a state-by-state basis, on July 25, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (the “SHIELD Act” or the “Act”). The Act amends New…