A number of bills to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 are still pending before the California legislature. Of particular interest to many businesses is AB 25, which could narrow applicability of the CCPA by removing employees from its scope.
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U.S. State Law
One Year of CCPA
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With the one-year mark since the passage of the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, Hunton reflects on the past year and recent developments in the law. This blog entry provides a link to Hunton’s CCPA Amendment Tracker chart.…
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Texas Amends Data Breach Law; Now Requires Regulator Notification
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed into law HB 4390, which amends the state’s data breach notification law and creates an advisory council tasked with studying and developing recommendations regarding data privacy legislation.…
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Illinois Seeks to Impose Restrictions on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Job Interviews
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The Illinois legislature recently passed the Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act, which prohibits an Illinois employer from using artificial intelligence to evaluate job interview videos unless the employer complies with certain requirements. …
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Maryland Amends Data Breach Law
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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan recently signed into law House Bill 1154, which amends the state’s data breach notification law. This blog entry provides an overview of the prospective changes.…
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Maine Legislators Pass Bill Restricting ISPs from Selling Customer Data
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On May 30, 2019, the Maine House and Senate passed a bill that will place restrictions on broadband Internet service providers from selling customer data without the customer’s affirmative consent. This blog entry provides an overview of the bill’s key provisions. …
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Oregon Extends Data Breach Notification Requirements to Include Third-Party Vendors
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On May 24, 2019, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed into law Senate Bill 684, which extends Oregon’s data breach notification requirements to include third-party vendors. This blog entry provides an overview of the bill.…
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Webinar Recording Available on U.S. Privacy Law: At the Edge of a New Frontier
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On June 4, 2019, Hunton hosted a webinar with partners Lisa Sotto, Aaron Simpson, Brittany Bacon and Fred Eames on the evolving U.S. privacy landscape. The past year has seen highly consequential legislative developments in U.S. privacy law affecting compliance obligations for businesses that have or use consumer data. Various states and the U.S. Congress are considering bills that could transform privacy in the United States. In this program, our speakers discuss the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) and other significant state and federal privacy legislation.
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Illinois General Assembly Approves Breach Notification Amendment to Personal Information Protection Act
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On May 27, 2019, the Illinois General Assembly voted to approve Senate Bill 1624, which proposes to amend the state’s Personal Information Protection Act. This blog entry provides an overview of the bill’s provisions.…
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Nevada Law Provides Consumers with Limited Right to Opt Out of Sale
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On May 29, 2019, Nevada’s governor approved SB 220, which provides amendments to an existing law that requires operators of websites and online services to post a notice on their website regarding their privacy practices. This blog entry provides a summary of the Amendment Bill.…
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