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
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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UK ICO Encourages Use of Privacy Enhancing Technologies
On June 19, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) recommended that organizations start using privacy enhancing technologies (“PETs”) to share personal information safely, securely and anonymously. The ICO also has issued new guidance on PETs which is aimed at those using large data sets in finance, healthcare, money laundering and cybercrime. The guidance contains information on how PETs can be used to help organizations with data protection compliance and technical detail on the different types of PETs currently available.Continue Reading UK ICO Encourages Use of Privacy Enhancing Technologies
Potential Postponement of Enforcement of Final CPRA Regulations
On June 29, 2023, the Superior Court of California for the County of Sacramento issued a Tentative Ruling providing for a postponement of enforcement of final CPRA regulations for 12 months after the regulations were finalized (i.e., March 29, 2024). …
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Global Data Flows and Transfer Mechanisms – CIPL Publishes New FAQs About CBPR and PRP
On June 26, 2023, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL) published the third edition of its Frequently Asked Questions on Cross-Border Privacy Rules, Privacy Recognition for Processors, and Global CBPR and PRP (FAQs).
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Connecticut and Nevada Legislatures Pass Health Data Laws
On June 2 and June 5, 2023, the Connecticut and Nevada state legislatures, respectively, voted in favor of sending legislation to their governors for signature that would impose restrictions, among others, on the processing of consumer health data, including geofencing provisions. Nevada S.B. 370 was signed by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo on June 16, 2023. …
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Google Updates Privacy Terms to Shift Away From Offering Some Services as a “Service Provider” Under the CCPA
On May 24, 2023 Google LLC announced its recently updated privacy terms providing that, for many of Google’s advertising services, it will no longer act as a service provider for the purposes of the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020. …
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UK ICO Publishes New Report on Neurotechnology and Warns of “Real Danger” of Discrimination
On June 8, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office published a new report on neurotechnology. …
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China Issues Guidelines regarding Filing Standard Contracts for Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Information
On May 30, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued the Guideline for Filing the Standard Contract for Cross-border Transfer of Personal Information. …
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FTC Issues Proposed Order Against Home Security Camera Company Ring
On May 31, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed order against home security camera company Ring LLC for unfair and deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. …
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