Providing timely updates and perspectives on current events, legislation, regulatory enforcement, and a myriad of other topics that pertain to the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of data.
Connecticut Joins the Fray; Enacts Data Protection Law That Mirrors Other Recent State Data Protection Laws.
Beginning next summer, business that meet certain thresholds must comply with the Connecticut law, including several—now common place—individual privacy rights and a requirement to obtain opt-in consent before processing sensitive data.
EU Moves Forward with Broad Regulations on Online Services that Impose Fines up to 6% of a Company’s annual gross revenue.
The proposed Digital Services Act will require online services (including social media platforms, search engines, and marketplaces) to implement policies and procedures aimed at increasing transparency and combatting illegal products and content on online platforms.
Ransomware Response Complicated by Growing Number of Sanctions in Wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Entities facing significant legal risk, no matter the circumstances, if they make ransom payments to attackers connected to, or originating from Russia.