Alabama became the 21st state with a comprehensive privacy law, enacting the APDPA with low thresholds, narrow “sale” definitions, and limited enforcement risk.
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Key Takeaways on Healthcare Privacy in 2026
WilmerHale Partner Kirk Nahra recently published the article, “Thinking About Healthcare Privacy in 2026,” in the April 2026 issue of Compliance Today, a publication of the Health Care Compliance Association.
Oklahoma Enacts Nation’s Twentieth State Comprehensive Privacy Law
On March 16, the Oklahoma legislature passed SB 546, with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signing the bill into law on March 20. SB 546 is the twentieth state comprehensive law to be enacted and will take effect on January 1,…
White House Releases National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence
The White House’s National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence outlines a proposed unified approach to AI regulation, arguing that a patchwork of state laws hinders innovation and should largely be preempted by federal legislation.
Youth Sports Media Company to Pay $1.10 Million Fine in CPPA Enforcement Action
CPPA fined PlayOn Sports $1.1M for CCPA tracking violations, reinforcing opt-out obligations and scrutiny of targeted ads and consent models.
California Attorney General Announces Largest CCPA Settlement
On February 11th, California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office (“CA AG”) announced a $2.75 million settlement—the largest settlement to date under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) —with the Walt Disney Company (“Disney”).
2025 Year in Review: California Shine the Light Request Trends
Throughout 2025, we saw a noticeable uptick in requests from California residents invoking their rights under the state’s “Shine the Light” law, Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.83.
Year in Review: 2025 Artificial Intelligence-Privacy Litigation Trends
In 2025, state and federal officials continued scrutinizing the data privacy aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, with enforcement agencies focusing on deceptive marketing claims, opaque data use disclosures, and potential risks to children stemming from chatbots and AI enabled…
US Supreme Court to Define Who Can Sue Under the Video Privacy Protection Act
On Monday, January 26, the US Supreme Court agreed to take up a case about the breadth of the Video Privacy Protection Act.
Year in Review: The Top Ten US Data Privacy Developments from 2025
In 2025, federal and state privacy activity grew through DOJ’s new Data Security Program and rising AI and child‑privacy laws, despite no new broad privacy bills.