On March 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice released an update to its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs guidance.
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Workplace Privacy
Whole Foods Settles BIPA Voiceprint Class Action
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On January 3, 2023, an Illinois state court entered a preliminary approval order for a settlement of nearly $300,000 in a class action lawsuit against Whole Foods for claims that the company violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. …
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Illinois Appellate Court Holds Data Retention Policies Required When Collecting Biometric Data
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On November 30, 2022, the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois reversed and remanded a grant of summary judgement in favor of defendant, J&M Plating, Inc., for alleged violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
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NYC DCWP Proposes Rules to Implement New Law Governing Automated Employment Decision Tools
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On October 24, 2022, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection proposed rules to implement its new law regarding automated employment decision tools. …
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UK ICO Publishes Draft Employee Monitoring Guidance for Consultation
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On October 12, 2022, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office launched a public consultation on its draft guidance on employers’ obligations when monitoring at work. …
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Update: California Legislation Proposes Extending CCPA Exemptions for HR and B2B Data
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On August 16, 2022, California Assembly Member Cooley introduced amendments to Assembly Bill 1102 that would extend the California Consumer Privacy Act’s temporary exemptions for HR and B2B data for an additional two years – until January 1, 2025. …
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President Biden Signs Two Bills Aimed at Enhancing Government Cybersecurity
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On June 21, 2022, President Biden signed into law, the State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021 and the Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act, two bipartisan bills aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity postures of the federal, state and local governments.
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California Assembly Proposes Data Privacy Law for Workers
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Assembly Bill 1651, or the Workplace Technology Accountability Act, a new bill proposed by California Assembly Member Ash Kalra, would regulate employers and their vendors regarding the use of employee data.
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New Jersey Requires Employers to Notify Employees of the Use of Tracking Devices
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On January 18, 2022, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Assembly Bill No. 3950, requiring employers to provide written notice to employees prior to the use of tracking devices in vehicles used by employees. The Act will go into effect on April 18, 2022.
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California Assembly Introduces Bills to Extend CCPA/CPRA Exemptions for HR and B2B Data
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On February 18, 2022, California Assembly Member Evan Low introduced a pair of bills that would extend the duration of the current exemptions in the CCPA/CPRA for certain HR data and business-to-business customer representative personnel data from most of the law’s requirements. …
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