On October 21 and October 22, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency Board will hold public meetings to discuss and take possible action, including adoption or modification of proposed regulations, to “implement, interpret, and make specific” the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020.
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California Enacts the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act
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On September 15, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. The Act, which takes effect July 1, 2024, places new legal obligations on companies with respect to online products and services that are likely to be accessed by children under the age of 18.
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New California Legislation Adds to Existing Smart Device Labeling Requirements
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On September 6, 2022, the California legislature presented Assembly Bill 2392 to Governor Gavin Newsom. AB-2392, which has not yet been signed by Governor Newsom, would allow Internet-connected device manufacturers to satisfy existing device labeling requirements by complying with National Institute of Standards and Technology standards for consumer Internet of Things products.
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FTC Commercial Surveillance and Data Security Forum Highlights Industry and Consumer Perspectives
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On September 8, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission hosted a virtual public forum on its Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning “commercial surveillance and lax data security.” …
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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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FTC Seeks Public Comment Regarding Data Privacy and Security Rulemaking
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On August 11, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comment regarding its advance notice of proposed rulemaking on commercial surveillance and data security. …
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Russian Federation Passes Data Protection and Information Governance Reforms
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In July 2022, Maria Ostashenko from ALRUD Law Firm reports that the Russian Parliament passed, and the President of the Russian Federation signed into law, major reforms in data protection and information governance. The reforms include:
- Significant changes to Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data, including the scope of its application, new rules for
India Withdraws Data Protection Bill
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Stephen Mathias from Kochhar & Co. reports that, on August 3, 2022, the Government of India withdrew the Indian Data Protection Bill that was pending before the Indian Parliament.
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California Privacy Protection Agency Holds Public Meeting to Formally Oppose the Federal American Data Privacy and Protection Act
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On July 28, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency Board held a special public meeting to discuss agency staff’s recommendations that the Board formally oppose the draft federal American Data Privacy and Protection Act. …
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California Privacy Protection Agency to Hold Meeting on Proposed Federal Privacy Legislation
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On July 28, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency Board will hold a remote, special public meeting at 9AM PDT to discuss possible action on proposed federal privacy legislation, including the American Data Privacy and Protection Act. …
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