Renowned law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) has strengthened its Hong Kong team with the addition of a new partner, Ivan Chang. Chang, formally a partner at Addleshaw Goddard’s Hong Kong office, which is currently defunct, brings with him a wealth of experience in dispute resolution. More about the new incorporation can be found here….
On September 1, 2023, Cognizant / TMG, a leading consulting firm, submitted a data breach notice to the Attorney General of Texas. This was following the discovery of unauthorized access to vital data held on the company’s network by unknown actors. A review into this breach revealed highly sensitive consumer information may have been exposed….
On September 1, 2023, a notable data breach occurred at ACSO of Texas, L.P., trading as Advance America. The company filed a notice of data breach after realizing an unauthorized entity had gained access to confidential consumer information within its IT network. This breach impacted 278,491 Advance America customers in Texas, marking a significant violation…
In an era where data protection is gaining vast visibility, instances like that of Nigel Farage serve as valuable lessons for the banking sector worldwide. Farage, a prominent figure in UK politics, witnessed his banking scenario evolve into an illustration of the data privacy challenges faced by banks, sparking serious discussions about the relevance of…
The proliferating and concerning trend of ransomware attacks shows no signs of abating, as it becomes evident that they are advancing in both scope and sophistication. A recent incident resulted in data deletion for a majority of a cloud provider’s customers, demonstrating the increasing intensity of these cyberattacks. Reportedly, not only was the sheer number…
The Golden State appears poised to make alterations to its existing data broker law with Senate Bill 362, informally dubbed the Delete Act (“the Act”). Following its recent approval in the Assembly’s Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection, the Act has been passed on to the Assembly’s Committee on Appropriations. This imminent change in legislation…
X Corp., once known as Twitter, has followed suit with other tech industry giants in revising its privacy policy. The modifications will allow the company to utilise user data to bolster their efforts in artificial intelligence (AI) development. However, these changes may cause legal crosshairs to fall on X Corp., particularly due to the complex…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a proposed settlement with Experian Consumer Services (Experian) on August 14th, 2023. This proposal was derived from allegations that Experian violated the FTC Act and the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CAN-SPAM Act). It was allegedly involved in the inappropriate sending of marketing…
Emerging as a pivotal component in legal and healthcare practices, document redaction has remained a fairly obscure field for many professionals. This process, which involves the meticulous removal or obscuring of sensitive information from documents before they are made public or shared, is critical in industries demanding the utmost confidentiality. Here’s what you need to…
Telemarketing practices in Connecticut are set to undergo a series of changes, as recent amendments to the state’s telemarketing law come into effect from October 1, 2023. As per the amendment, certain definitions have been broadened and tighter restrictions are being placed on telephonic sales calls. The amendments were prompted by robust public discussion about…
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) has now become more accessible to the general public. As its reach extends further into various sectors, it brings along with itself a set of unique challenges and implications, especially in the legal realm. Naturally, at the eye of the storm are employers who must navigate through these murky…
In a bid to maintain client confidentiality and to help its lawyers understand generative AI, Australian law firm Allens took a unique course of action. Instead of opting for public AI such as ChatGPT, the savvy firm managed to construct its own generative AI platform, marking it as one of the first law firms in…
In a significant turn of events, the Fourth Circuit has reversed a previous judgment consolidating customer lawsuits resulting from a 2018 data breach suffered by a multinational hotel corporate franchise. The original verdict had permitted a class certification in the high-profile consumer data breach case, but the recent decision throws this ruling into ambiguity, drawing…
In a recent move that highlights the ongoing rigour in the telecommunications regulatory landscape, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has admonished telecom companies with a hefty penalty for failing to safeguard the privacy of their customers. The stern directive recalls the strict enforcement of the protection of Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI). Issuing a Notice…
The fascinating world of Generative AI, prominently manifested through ChatGPT, is increasingly encroaching on public awareness. Its rise is spurring an interesting mix of potential fear and promise in regard to the future of work. As its relevance in the professional world becomes more profound, it opens up new opportunities for removing some traditionally tiresome…
Law firms across the globe are grappling with an increasingly contentious issue: employee monitoring. In the pursuit of efficiency and productivity, firms are adopting technologies to track virtually every aspect of their staff’s workaday lives; from badge swipes to keystrokes. The debate around these practices is heating up, with critics arguing the intrusion into personal…
The Cooper Davis Act, an amendment proposed to the Controlled Substances Act in the United States, has been a controversial proposal stirring contentious conversations among differing stakeholders including parents, consumer safety advocates, and anti-drug coalitions, as well as the DEA, privacy experts, and constitutional scholars. A recent article details the ongoing disputes and disagreements. The…
In an important development in the field of consumer privacy, the state of Oregon has enacted the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA). As per this recent legislation, signed off by Governor Tina Kotek on July 18, 2023, Oregon now joins the states of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, Montana, Florida, and Texas…
Welcome to the fourth edition of the AI Legal News Summer Roundup. Our main focus in this piece will be key themes including creators and consumers seeking increased control and protection over their content as it is used to train AI models. This extends to the realms of both copyright law and privacy laws. Additionally,…
On October 30, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT, the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) is hosting a virtual event aimed at those individuals whose roles necessitate them to stay abreast with the latest in healthcare privacy issues and trends. The conference, titled Healthcare Privacy Compliance Conference, will provide an invaluable opportunity for learning….
BJ’s Wholesale Club, a popular membership-only warehouse club chain operating in the US, has lost a preliminary bid to dismiss a potentially significant class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit, brought forth by Joe Alves, accuses BJ’s of employing a computer code known as Session Replay Code (SRC) to surreptitiously record consumer activity on the company’s website. The…
Concerns about potential risks to client confidentiality and privacy when using public artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT led Australian law firm Allens to develop an alternative. Last year, the firm decided on a hands-on approach to understand generative AI better: to utilise it internally. Rather than resorting to public AI, Allens opted to create its…
Recent litigation patterns indicate that plaintiffs are employing the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), an antiquated statute, in a modern context to contest pixel technology utilization across various websites offering online video content. First enacted in 1988, the VPPA was initially designed to safegaurd the video viewing histories of customers utilizing physical video rental services….
Changes came into effect on July 31, 2023, to unemployment benefits law in New Jersey, imposing new procedural requirements on employers. This was an initiative of the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD). Under the amendments, employers are now required to report any separation from an employee to the Division of Unemployment Insurance…
In the constantly evolving landscape of privacy laws, the task of keeping up with burgeoning legal obligations can be daunting. Add to that the challenge of identifying and mitigating ever-emerging legal and business risks, and there is a storm of complexity that legal and privacy professionals must navigate skillfully. Drawing from the recent experiences of…