On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 2610 into law, joining a growing number of states that aim to incentivize sound cybersecurity practices through legislative safe harbors. Modeled on laws in states like Ohio and Utah, the
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Privacy in the Big Sky State: Montana’s Consumer Privacy Law Gets Amended
Montana recently amended its privacy law through Senate Bill 297, effective October 1, 2025, strengthening consumer protections and requiring businesses to revisit their privacy policies that apply to citizens of Montana. Importantly, it lowered the threshold for applicability to
The Growing Cyber Risks from AI — and How Organizations Can Fight Back
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses—automating tasks, powering analytics, and reshaping customer interactions. But like any powerful tool, AI is a double-edged sword. While some adopt AI for protection, attackers are using it to scale and intensify cybercrime. Here’s a
Different Country, Same Challenges: Lessons from a Breach That Could Have Been Prevented
A recent breach involving Indian fintech company Kirana Pro serves as a reminder to organizations worldwide: even the most sophisticated cybersecurity technology cannot make up for poor administrative data security hygiene.
According to a June 7 article in India Today
Managing the Managers: Governance Risks and Considerations for Employee Monitoring Platforms
In today’s hybrid and remote work environment, organizations are increasingly turning to digital employee management platforms that promise productivity insights, compliance enforcement, and even behavioral analytics. These tools—offered by a growing number of vendors—can monitor everything from application usage and
Oklahoma Expands its Security Breach Notification Law
The Oklahoma State Legislature recently enacted Senate Bill 626, amending its Security Breach Notification Act, effective January 1, 2026, to address gaps in the state’s current cybersecurity framework (the “Amendment”). The Amendment includes new definitions, mandates reporting to the
Oregon Expands Consumer Privacy Law to Include Auto Manufacturers—and Possibly Their Dealerships
“Our cars know how fast you’re driving, where you’re going, how long you stay there. They know where we work, they know whether we stop for a drink on the way home, whether we worship on the weekends, and what
Exploring California’s Proposed AI Bill
California lawmakers have proposed new legislation to reshape the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. While this bill aims to protect workers, employers have expressed concerns about how it might affect business efficiency and innovation.
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Litigation Trend Alert: Breach of Contract and Warranty Claims Based on Privacy Policies
A recent series of articles by the International Association of Privacy Professionals discusses a trend in privacy litigation focused on breach of contract and breach of warranty claims.
Practical Takeaways
- Courts are increasingly looking at website privacy policies, terms
California Announces Investigative Sweep of Location Data Industry
On March 10, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an investigative sweep targeting the location data industry, emphasizing compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This announcement follows the California legislature proposing a bill that, if passed