On May 10, 2022, as part of the Queen’s Speech, the UK government announced its intention to introduce a Data Reform Bill.
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Connecticut Enacts Consumer Privacy Law
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On May 10, 2022, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed An Act Concerning Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring, after the law was previously passed by the Connecticut General Assembly in April. Connecticut is now the fifth state to enact a consumer privacy law.
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Virginia Amends the VCDPA Ahead of January 1, 2023 Effective Date
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On April 11, 2022, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed three Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act amendments into law ahead of the VCDPA’s January 1, 2023 effective date. This blog entry provides a summary of the amendments.
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Colorado AG Provides Insights on the Colorado Privacy Act Rulemaking Process
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On April 12, 2022, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser made remarks at the International Association of Privacy Professionals Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C., where he invited stakeholders to provide informal public comments on the Colorado Privacy Act rulemaking.
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FTC Chair Speaks at IAPP Global Privacy Summit
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On April 11, 2022, FTC Chair Lina Khan spoke at the opening of the International Association of Privacy Professionals’ Global Privacy Summit on the FTC’s approach to adapting its existing authority to address and rectify unlawful data practices. …
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New York Bar Issues Ethics Opinion on Protecting “Confidential” Client Identity Information on Smartphones
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On April 8, 2022, the New York Bar issued an opinion to protect confidential client contact information stored on an attorney’s smartphone. …
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California Privacy Protection Agency Holds Informational Sessions and Announces Stakeholder Meetings
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On March 29 and March 30, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency held via video conference two public pre-rulemaking informational sessions regarding the California Privacy Rights Act. The CPPA also recently announced additional meetings with stakeholders via teleconference beginning May 4, 2022.
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EDPB Adopts Statement on the Announcement of an Enhanced EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
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On March 7, 2022, the European Data Protection Board released a statement on the announcement of a new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework.
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Dubai Issues Its First Crypto Law Regulating Virtual Assets
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On February 28, 2022, the Emirate of Dubai enacted Law No. 4 of 2022 on the Regulation of Virtual Assets, and established the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. …
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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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