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
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
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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New York Attorney General Proposes Crypto Regulation, Protection, Transparency, and Oversight (CRPTO) Act
On May 5, 2023, New York Attorney General Letitia James released proposed legislation that seeks to regulate all facets of the cryptocurrency industry.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Promote Responsible Artificial Intelligence Innovation
On May 4, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to promote responsible American innovation in artificial intelligence. …
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FTC, DOJ, CFPB and EEOC Release Joint Statement on Enforcement Against Unlawful Use of Automated Systems
On April 25, 2023, officials from the Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released a Joint Statement on Enforcement Efforts against Discrimination and Bias in Automated Systems, also sometimes referred to as “artificial intelligence.”…
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SEC Advances Three New Cybersecurity Rule Proposals
On March 15, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed three rules related to cybersecurity and the protection of consumers’ information.
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CIPL Files Comments on Civil Rights Implications of Commercial Data Practices
On March 6, 2023 the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth filed a response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s request for comment on issues at the intersection of privacy, equity, and civil rights. …
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NCUA Board Approves Cyber Incident Reporting Requirement for Credit Unions
On February 16, 2023, the National Credit Union Administration Board unanimously approved a final rule requiring federally insured credit unions to notify the NCUA as soon as possible, within 72 hours, after the FCIU “reasonably believes” that a reportable cyber incident has occurred.
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House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Holds Hearing on U.S. Privacy Law
On March 1, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing to restart the discussion on comprehensive federal privacy legislation. …
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