On July 5, 2023, Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, signed into law House Bill 33, which includes the Social Media Parental Notification Act.
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California AG Announces $93 Million Settlement of Allegations against Google Regarding Location Privacy Practices
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On September 14, 2023, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $93 million settlement with Google, LLC resolving alleged violations of California’s false advertising law and unfair competition law. …
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Massachusetts Sports Wagering and Data Privacy Regulations Take Effect
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On August 8, 2023, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved 205 CMR 257: Sports Wagering Data Privacy, a set of regulations designed to create new rights and obligations with respect to sports betting operators’ use of patrons’ Confidential Information or Personally Identifiable Information. The regulations took effect on September 1, 2023.
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BREAKING: UK-U.S. Data Bridge Finalized
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On September 21, 2023, UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan laid regulations in the UK Parliament, giving effect to a UK-U.S. Data Bridge.
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California Legislature Passes Bill Regulating Data Brokers
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On September 14, 2023, the California legislature passed S.B. 362, a bill that would impose new requirements on data brokers and grant residents new rights designed to facilitate control over their personal data. …
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NetChoice Seeks to Block the California Age-Appropriate Design Code
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On August 31, 2023, NetChoice, a national trade association of large online businesses, filed supplemental briefing in its challenge to the California Age-Appropriate Design Code. …
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India Poised to Enact Digital Personal Data Protection Bill
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On August 9, 2023, India’s upper house (i.e., Rajya Sabha) passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, two days after India’s lower house (i.e., Lok Sabha) passed the legislation. The DPDPB now heads to India President Droupadi Murmu for signature.
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Delaware Could Become the 13th State to Enact a Comprehensive State Privacy Law
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On June 30, 2023, the Delaware House of Representatives passed the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (H.B. 154), a day after the Delaware Senate passed the legislation. The DPDPA heads to Governor John Carney for a final signature. …
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California AG Bonta Announces New Enforcement Sweep Aimed at Employers
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On July 14, 2023, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a new enforcement sweep aimed at ensuring that companies comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 with respect to the personal information of employees and job applicants.
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Oregon Consumer Privacy Act
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On June 22, 2023, the Oregon House of Representatives passed the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (S.B. 619), which was previously passed by the Oregon Senate on June 20, 2023. The OCPA has been sent to the Oregon governor’s desk for signature. If signed, the OCPA would make Oregon the 12th state to have enacted comprehensive privacy legislation.
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