On November 8, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) voted to advance proposed regulations concerning automated decisionmaking technology. While the comment period is ongoing and we do not have final rules, we are taking a look at some key
Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report
The Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report, published by Jackson Lewis P.C., focuses on legal issues surrounding employee privacy, data protection, and security in the workplace. It covers topics such as compliance with biometric data laws, AI and smart glasses usage, workplace surveillance, data breach risks, and regulatory developments affecting employer obligations. The report also addresses practical considerations for managing employee data, consent requirements, and the impact of emerging technologies on privacy rights and workplace policies. It serves as a resource for understanding the intersection of employment law with privacy, cybersecurity, and data management challenges.
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New York Enacts Immediate Updates to Breach Notification Law
Governor Kathy Hochul signed several bills last month designed to strengthen protections for the personal data of consumers. One of those bills (S2659B) makes important changes to the notification timing requirements under the Empire State’s breach notification law,…
OCR Proposed Tighter Security Rules for HIPAA Regulated Entities, including Business Associates and Group Health Plans
As the healthcare sector continues to be a top target for cyber criminals, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule (scheduled to be published in the Federal Register January 6). It looks like…
2024 Wrap-Up of the Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report
As the year comes to a close here are some of the highlights from the Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report with our most popular topics and posts from 2024.
Expanding State Privacy Laws
This year saw a further…
Privacy Blizzard Expected in January as Five State Laws Take Effect
Around the country, the weather is turning wintery, but in the privacy arena, there will be a blizzard as five state comprehensive privacy laws become effective.
Here is an overview of businesses needing to prepare.
AI and Other Decision-Making Tools: Does the Fair Credit Reporting Act Apply?
The Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) recently issued guidances titled Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-06: Background Dossiers and Algorithmic Scores for Hiring, Promotion, and Other Employment Decisions | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-03: Adverse…
Florida Healthcare Provider Faces $1.19M HIPAA Penalty Following Independent Contractor Breach
A healthcare provider delivering pain management services in Florida and other states faces a $1.19 million civil monetary penalty from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The OCR investigation stems from…
Tips for Vacation Rental, Property Mgmt. Businesses Facing Vendor Cybersecurity Risk
No organization can eliminate data breach risks altogether, regardless of industry, size, or even if the organization has taken significant steps to safeguard their systems and train employees to avoid phishing attacks. Perhaps the most significant reason these risks remain:…
Litigation Under Wiretap Law and What Website Owners Need to Know
Massachusetts’ highest court recently issued an opinion that delves into the complex intersection of privacy law and modern technology. The case centers around whether the collection and transmission of users’ web browsing activities to third parties without their consent constitutes…
California Privacy Protection Agency Advances Rulemaking on AI and Cybersecurity Audits
On November 8, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) voted to proceed with formal rulemaking regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity audits. This comes on the heels of the California Civil Rights Department moving forward with its own regulations…