In a significant move towards regulating the development and application of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, the federal government of Canada has released a voluntary Code of Practice. This Code navigates the intersection of AI and law, providing clear guidelines for organizations engaged in the creation of these advanced systems. Provided by the legal service…
Created to generate awareness around secure online practices, this October welcomes the landmark 20th edition of the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCAM). Led with the vision to ensure every user of technology, from individuals to large corporates, is guarded against potential digital threats. The significance of robust cybersecurity systems and the adoption of robust measures…
In a significant legal development, a federal court has ruled that the Do-Not-Call (DNC) rules, typically associated with voice calls, apply equally to marketing text messages. The court’s decision arrives in tandem with an ongoing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rulemaking process, which involves gathering comments on whether or not to provide explicit clarification that DNC…
As we mark the fifth year since Brazil enacted its General Data Protection Law (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados – LGPD), it’s important to look back and assess the transformative impact it has had on the international digital landscape. This law, heralded as a significant advancement in the safeguarding of digital privacy,outlined guidelines for…
A recent article has shed light on the strenuous and time-consuming process that legal firms and corporations face in handling disability litigation. This involves going through the meticulous task of redacting sensitive data in disability, insurance, personal injury, and medical malpractice litigation cases. Given the necessity of sharing or e-filing medical records and insurance documentation…
In what promises to be an exceptionally informative hybrid event taking place on November 9th, Huntington Beach, California, Gardner Law, and Fieldfisher will be conducting a session titled, “Mastering Tomorrow’s Tech: A Cutting-Edge Approach to Compliance, Privacy, and Regulation”. This complimentary CLE event aims to shed light on several topics of paramount importance to legal…
With the rapid digitalization of legal processes across the globe, e-discovery – the identification, collection and production of electronic data in litigation – has become a pivotal point of intersection for various areas of the law, including privacy, cybersecurity, and legal operations. On October 20th, at 2:00 pm ET, an upcoming webinar titled, The E-Discovery…
On September 12, 2023, an important meeting was held by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law to discuss potential new legislation centered around AI models. This event marked the third of a series of hearings conducted by this subcommittee to determine the best course of action in addressing issues related to…
On the forefront of data privacy legislation, the California Legislature has passed a bill that will introduce new duties for data brokers, continuing a wave of privacy laws within the state. The new bill, Senate Bill 362, branded as the Delete Act, aims to amend the existing laws concerning data brokers by mandating compulsory registration…
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Privacy Working Group is pulling no punches in its pursuit of developing a new privacy model. Operations within the group have been characterized by fervent activity, as its members consistently shuffle and readjust their proposed model. However, bouts of uncertainty rise as there are hints that their once…
UK Health Secretary Steve Barclay has declared his intent to enforce provisions prohibiting transgender women from accessing female spaces within the National Health Service (NHS) wards. The proposed changes come with claims of safeguarding the “privacy, dignity, and safety” of patients, although the impact these adjustments will have on the rights and health of transgender…
The majority of the provisions of the EU Data Governance Act 2022 (DGA) took full effect across the EU on 24 September 2023, following a transitional period of 15 months from when the Act entered into force on 23 June 2022. This development was reported by Allen & Overy LLP. The DGA targets enhancements in…
In a crucial development that influences the global data privacy landscape, the Indian parliament recently implemented the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023 (DPDPA). This major step towards revising the country’s data privacy laws has been the subject of debate and discussion for nearly six years since a landmark 2017 Supreme Court decision declared…
Robocalling into Florida – a practice that might seem like a lucrative marketing venture, has recently transformed into a perilous gamble due to the evolution of the legal landscape surrounding this issue. For many, receiving unsolicited telemarketing calls or text messages amounts to more than just a pet peeve – it’s a violation of privacy….
In a recent episode of Illumination Zone, Briordy Meyers, Discovery Counsel at Google and EDRM Global Advisory Council leader, joined hosts Kaylee and Mary for a discussion on the impacts of recent global changes in privacy rules on the practice of cross-border eDiscovery. Meyers’ insights, gathered from his position at the helm of one of…
In a significant legislative move, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a suite of legislation designed to further augment the state’s shield laws. These laws offer critical protections to patients receiving, and providers imparting, reproductive health services, including abortions, in the state. As reported by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a key component of this…
As digital spaces continue to evolve, so too must the laws that are designed to protect the youngest users of these platforms. Congress is, seemingly, rising to the challenge by currently considering four bills related to online safety for children and teens. This drive to update legislation comes as no surprise given that current U.S….
The joint efforts of The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) have culminated in a recent warning issued to an estimated 130 hospital systems and telehealth providers. According to an article by JDSupra, these bodies sent the warning letter during the summer of…
The recently concluded Mobile World Congress (MWC) Las Vegas 2023 offered a new insight into the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors. As it took center stage, many discussions addressed its incredible benefits, along with the associated regulatory challenges, underscoring AI as a vital tool in our interconnected world. According to several…
As autumn approaches, the start of a contractual renewal period for many organizations looms large. Among the myriad of factors to consider during this period of renewal and initiation of new agreements, the Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is one that often slips under the radar. The requirement for a BAA under the Health Insurance Portability…
In an absorbing development in case law, the integration of technology in the arena of law has begun to take an intriguing turn, with focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications. A recent report has shed light on three appellate court opinions which, for the first time, touch upon AI and hallucinations in their…
The decision markers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have a substantial agenda in pipeline which has led to reverberations throughout the respective industry. The reason being a revolutionary announcement recently made by the director of the CFPB regarding the development of new rules. These rules are set to identify a data broker, which…
With the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) in effect, businesses keen on keeping pace with the fifth-largest global economy need to ensure complete compliance. However, the law presents a bevy of requirements that may seem daunting to navigate. As highlighted in a recent article on JD Supra, the first crucial step toward CPRA compliance involves…
In a significant legislative move, California focuses on guarding the privacy of medical information via Assembly Bill 254 (the “Bill”). The state’s Governor approved this Bill on September 27, 2023. The Bill is aimed at securing data gathered by applications related to sexual or reproductive health under the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (the “CMIA”)….
The rise of the metaverse presents unique and complex legal challenges. As individuals and corporations venture more deeply into these digital territories, real-world disputes are increasingly emerging in the realm of the virtual. It is becoming clear that the laws governing these environments are firmly rooted in those of our physical world. Private civil laws…