Biometrics continue to be a hot issue and one primed for litigation and related liabilities. We in the Privacy and Data Security Practice are happy to share this upcoming Taft webinar, which will include a discussion on BIPA class action
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AI-Powered Fraud: Immediate Action Steps to Protect Companies from Next-Generation Payment Scams
The Google Threat Intelligence Group revealed a chilling reality: nation-states are weaponizing AI tools like Gemini for sophisticated cyberattacks. This new frontier of AI-powered fraud demands immediate attention from business leaders and general counsel, who stand at the confluence of
UPDATE: FCC’s One-to-One Consent Rule Delayed, Then Overturned
As we previously discussed here, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) new One-to-One Consent Rule, which amends the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), was set to go into effect on January 27, 2025.
While the identified goal of the FCC
Taft Wins First Data Breach Class Action to Reach Illinois Supreme Court: Key Takeaways
What does it take for a data breach plaintiff to have standing to sue in Illinois? More than a mere increased risk of harm, said the Illinois Supreme Court in a case where Taft represented the defendant, a large multi-specialty
HIPAA Security Rule to Experience Major Updates in 2025
This month, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register, which is intended to strengthen cybersecurity requirements for HIPAA-covered entities and business associates (the Proposed Rule). The comment period will
School is in Session: Ohio’s New Student Data Privacy Law Impacts More than Students
In late October 2024, Ohio Senate Bill 29 (“SB 29”)[1] took effect. This new law regulates educational records and student data privacy throughout the state, specifically relating to student-issued devices (e.g., laptops, tablets, software). What makes SB 29 unique
New Year Rings in New State Privacy Laws
A new year means new effective dates for state privacy legislation. On January 1, 2025, four states witnessed consumer privacy protection laws take effect: Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, and New Hampshire.
These four states join another 16 that have comprehensive data
Video Privacy Protection Act Claims – Maybe Not a Slam Dunk After All
With Cyber Monday 2024 in the rear-view mirror, we are looking at one of the hot topics in data-privacy and cybersecurity litigation: the Video Privacy Protection Act.
Recent years have seen an uptick in lawsuits asserting violations of the VPPA
Whatcha Watching? The CFPB’s Recent Guidance on Employer Monitoring
With the rise in remote work, not to mention better technology, many employers have begun using apps and other services to monitor employees’ activities to track, assess, and evaluate workers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a Circular
Top 10 Technology Issues to Watch for in 2025
Hard to believe, but 2025 will be here before you know it. And what goes best with a new year? A countdown list!
Last week, I spoke at the Dayton Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Section on the topic of the