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.
Privacy Floodgates Open: 13 U.S. States Now Have Omnibus Data Protection Laws on the Books
Benesch’s Data Meets World websites to provide continuously updated, new webpage dedicated to keeping track of U.S. state data protection laws as more and more U.S. states join the trend that began with California in 2018.
As Connecticut Data Protection Law Comes into Effect, New Law Amends—and Adds—Key Provisions.
A recently passed law in Connecticut adds in specific protections on sub-sets of consumer health data, creates new rights related to social media, and clarifies requirements related to children’s data.
California Court Delays Enforcement of CPRA Regulations; as Enforcement on Originally Passed Statute Begins.
The updated California data protection law itself is now in effect and enforceable as of July 1, 2023; however, enforcement of the regulations—which clarify key provisions of the law—is delayed.