Arkansas’s Governor signed HB 1717 into law, which will prohibit the collection of personal information of children or teens for the purposes of targeted advertising.
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State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update – May 19, 2025
This blog post discusses recent developments in state privacy laws, focusing on Massachusetts and New York’s proposed legislation.
State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update – May 2, 2025
As the end of many states’ legislative sessions approaches, some state legislatures appear to be focused on pushing bills through the chambers before sessions come to a close. Notably, this includes bills in Alabama, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Virginia Amends Consumer Protection Act to Protect Reproductive and Sexual Health Information
On March 24, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB 754 into law. SB 754, which will take effect on July 1, 2025, amends the Virginia Consumer Protection Act to prohibit certain entities from, in connection with a consumer transaction, obtaining,…
State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update – April 18, 2025
State legislatures are advancing existing privacy proposals, with Wisconsin introducing AB 172 and Minnesota proposing significant amendments to its privacy law.
2024 Year in Review: Data Breach Litigation
This blog post examines the proliferation of data breach litigation in 2024, including standing issues post-TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez and guidance on attorney-client privilege from the District of New Jersey.
Kirk Nahra Authors an Article on The Current State of Health Care Privacy — It’s a Mess
In the recent article, Why health care privacy is a mess — and why it isn’t likely to get better soon, Partner Kirk Nahra discusses navigating the complex landscape of health care privacy — from HIPAA to modern challenges.
State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update – April 7, 2025
This blog post summarizes the most notable updates with regard to state comprehensive privacy law proposals in the past two weeks.
Year-in-Review: 2024 TCPA Litigation
The TCPA remains a key source of litigation, with trends in autodialer definitions, unsolicited ads, and a Supreme Court case.
Assessing Throughlines in the Trump Administration’s AI Regulatory Approach
The Trump Administration has kicked off its second term with a heavy emphasis on AI, with notable impact on critical areas of continuity and change that industry should monitor as they develop their AI strategies.