On July, 10 2023, the European Commission formally adopted a new adequacy decision on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which follows years of intense negotiations between the EU and the U.S. after the invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield by the CJEU in the Schrems II case.
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Louisiana Passes Bill Requiring Interactive Computer Services to Get Parental Consent to Create Accounts for Minors
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On June 28, 2023, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law H.B. 61, which requires interactive computer services to get parental consent (or consent from a legal representative of a minor) to enter into a contract or other agreement, including the creation of an online account, with minors younger than 18 years of age. …
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UK ICO Reminds Businesses of Privacy Risks in AI
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On June 15, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office called for businesses to address the privacy risks posed by generative artificial intelligence before “rushing to adopt the technology.” …
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European Parliament Agrees on Position on the AI Act
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On June 14, 2023, the European Parliament approved its negotiating mandate regarding the EU’s Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence, and the vote in the Parliament means that EU institutions may now start trilogue negotiations. …
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UK ICO Publishes New Report on Neurotechnology and Warns of “Real Danger” of Discrimination
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On June 8, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office published a new report on neurotechnology. …
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Will Mandatory Generative AI Use Certifications Become the Norm in Legal Filings?
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On June 2, 2023, Judge Brantley Starr of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas released what appears to be the first standing order regulating use of generative artificial intelligence—which has recently emerged as a powerful tool on many fronts—in court filings.
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FTC Issues Proposed Order Against Home Security Camera Company Ring
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On May 31, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed order against home security camera company Ring LLC for unfair and deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. …
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FTC Publishes Proposed Order Against Ed Tech Provider Edmodo
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On May 22, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed order against education technology provider Edmodo, LLC for violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule and Section 5 of the FTC Act. …
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FTC Proposes Amendments to Health Breach Notification Rule
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n May 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking comment to proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule. …
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FTC Brings Enforcement Action Against Pregnancy App for Sharing Sensitive Data
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On May 17, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission issued a consumer alert regarding the Premom Ovulation Tracker app sharing of sensitive information with third parties without users’ permission.
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