The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) issued and discussed draft regulations on Cybersecurity Audits and Risk Assessments late in the summer. The CPPA Board plans to discuss the draft regulations at its upcoming December 8th public meeting, along with a presentation
The Global Privacy Watch
The Global Privacy Watch, published by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, focuses on developments in privacy law and data protection regulations, particularly in California. The blog covers legislative updates, regulatory changes, and court decisions affecting privacy statutes such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). It addresses issues like automated decision-making technology, cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and the use of tracking technologies in commercial contexts. The blog also discusses the implications of proposed bills and regulatory actions on businesses' compliance strategies and litigation risks in the evolving privacy landscape.
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Top 5 Reasons to Remember Your Business Associate Agreements This Fall
As organizations begin renewing and entering into new contractual relationships for 2024, an oft-forgotten aspect of the contracting process is determining whether a Business Associate Agreement (a “BAA”) is required. Under HIPAA, health care providers, health plans and health care…
Upcoming Webinar! How to Comply with and Unpack the Wide Reach of Washington’s My Health My Data Act
Thursday, October 5, 20231:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MT10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT
About the Program
Seyfarth is pleased to offer this Masterclass, hosted by Lexology, which…
Oregon Enacts Consumer Privacy Act
On July 18, 2023, Oregon’s Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 619, which created the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (“OCPA”). Oregon joins California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, Montana, Florida, and Texas, as the 12th state to enact…
Upcoming Webinar! BIPA (and GIPA!) Litigation and Compliance Updates
Tuesday, September 12, 20232:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Central12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific
In the wake of recent, controversial Illinois Supreme Court decisions regarding BIPA claims, this…
SEC Publishes Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosure Final Rule
Adequacy for the US (kind of) – But What Are the Side Effects?
On July 10th, the European Commission issued its Implementing Decision regarding the adequacy of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). The Decision has been eagerly awaited by US and Europe based commerce, hoping it will help business streamline cross-Atlantic data…



