On June 23, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce passed by voice vote H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
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State Attorneys General
Vermont Enacts Insurance Data Security Law
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On May 27, 2022, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed H.515, making Vermont the twenty-first state to enact legislation based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Insurance Data Security Model Law. This blog entry provides a summary of the legislation.
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California Privacy Protection Agency Holds Pre-Rulemaking Stakeholder Sessions
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On May 4-6, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency held via video conference several public pre-rulemaking stakeholder sessions regarding the California Privacy Rights Act.
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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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Attorneys General Launch Investigation into TikTok’s Effects on Children
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On March 2, 2022, eight states announced a bipartisan, nationwide investigation into whether TikTok operates in a way that causes or exacerbates harm to the physical and mental health of children, teens and young adults. …
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Texas Attorney General Investigates TikTok for Potential Child Privacy Violations and Facilitation of Human Trafficking
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On February 18, 2022, the Texas Attorney General’s Office announced it was investigating TikTok for alleged child privacy violations and facilitation of human trafficking on its platform.
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Fitness App Agrees to Pay $56 Million to Settle Class Action Alleging Dark Pattern Practices
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On February 14, 2022, Noom Inc., a popular weight loss and fitness app, agreed to pay $56 million, and provide an additional $6 million in subscription credits to settle a putative class action in New York federal court.
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Texas AG Sues Meta Over Collection and Use of Biometric Data
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On February 14, 2022, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton brought suit against Meta over the company’s collection and use of biometric data. The suit alleges that Meta collected and used Texans’ facial geometry data in violation of the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. …
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Attorneys General to Increase Enforcement Efforts on “Dark Patterns”
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On January 24, 2022, a group of state attorneys general announced their commitment to ramp up enforcement work on “dark patterns” that are used to ascertain consumers’ location data.
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Colorado AG Publishes Guidance on Data Security Practices and Announces Upcoming Rulemaking Under the Colorado Privacy Act
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On January 28, 2022, in celebration of Data Privacy Day, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office issued prepared remarks from Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and published guidance on data security best practices, including discussing his office’s plans for implementing the Colorado Privacy Act.
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