On July 14, 2026, the Seventh Circuit became the first federal appellate court to hold that text messages are not “telephone calls” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (“TCPA”) private right of action for violations of the federal Do Not
The Firewall, published by Dykema, focuses on developments in data privacy and cybersecurity law, including regulatory changes, compliance requirements, and litigation trends. The blog covers topics such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendments, automated decision-making technology regulations, cybersecurity audits, and privacy rights enforcement. It also addresses issues related to international data transfer frameworks like the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, biometric information privacy laws such as Illinois' BIPA, and the impact of legislative and judicial developments on businesses. The content is aimed at helping organizations navigate evolving privacy regulations and manage associated legal risks.
On July 14, 2026, the Seventh Circuit became the first federal appellate court to hold that text messages are not “telephone calls” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (“TCPA”) private right of action for violations of the federal Do Not…
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On March 20, 2026, the Trump Administration released its National AI Legislative Framework, a seven-section policy document covering children’s safety, energy infrastructure, intellectual property, censorship, innovation, workforce development, and federal preemption of state laws. Guided by a vision of “permissionless…
One of the most valuable AI companies in the world may have just accidentally given away one of its crown jewels and immediately turned to copyright law to limit the damage. On March 31, 2026, Anthropic accidentally exposed the source…
A status check on the state of artificial intelligence regulation in the U.S.
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We’re not playing horseshoes here, folks. It’s time to review your consumer privacy rights forms and mechanisms.
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