On September 11th, 2023, Governor John Carney of Delaware introduced a pivotal component to the growing corpus of state data privacy laws currently enforced across the United States. Touted as the nation’s most robust privacy bill, the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act was signed into law, resonating far beyond Delaware’s border. Information on the Delaware…
As witnessed recently, artificial intelligence (AI) use has seen an unprecedented increase amidst corporate circles. With the advent of AI tools and techniques like generative AI, organizations now have a robust new set of resources to leverage for a multitude of tasks and services. At the same time, this expansion has brought about a new…
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) has filed another notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS-OCR), according to a recent disclosure. It’s crucial to note that this is the second notice this department has filed in recent months, raising pertinent questions about…
A recent case of internal data leakage has put Microsoft in the spotlight. Reports began to surface concerning the unintentional disclosure of sensitive internal information by one of the company’s own AI researchers. The incident, as detailed in a September 18th, 2023, report, entails an employee of Microsoft accidentally dispersing crucial details necessary to access…
An urgent joint advisory has been released by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) concerning the rise in Snatch ransomware activities. You can review the advisory in detail here. Released on September 20, 2023, the joint cybersecurity advisory entitled “#StopRansomware: Snatch Ransomware” provides detailed information on…
During oral arguments on Thursday, the Illinois Supreme Court deliberated whether a press release issued by a Chicago plaintiffs law firm, announcing a $4.2 million jury award in a medical malpractice lawsuit, breached the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act by revealing the specifics of its former client’s mental health diagnoses. The press release…
In a consistently technologically advancing society, the prospect of maintaining privacy, particularly in the digital realm, is becoming increasingly complex. The potential for users’ information to be exploited is a growing concern, a topic piercingly explored in J.S. Held’s article on reclaiming privacy in the digital era. Today’s perpetrators of privacy invasion or crimes have…
In a significant legislative development for employers across the state, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed four bills amending the New York Labor Law. These bills cater to critical aspects relevant to employers, including handling social media account information, unemployment benefits notification, mandatory meetings about political and religious beliefs, and invention assignment provisions in employment contracts….
In a recent development, Google has agreed to a settlement of $93 million with California over accusations that the company’s location-privacy practices were infringing upon the state’s consumer protection laws. This case provides a pertinent example of a growing trend toward tighter regulation of digital privacy – a trend that is increasingly impacting major corporations…
Virtual threats are becoming a reality, as the prospect of a significant cyber-attack looms large. This prompts the need to understand the essentials of personal preparedness, a conversation sparked during an innocent lunch chat with a colleague on a chilly Noreaster day. As the lights flickered out due to high winds, power loss in a…
Delaware has recently joined the increasing number of states adopting comprehensive data privacy laws. The enactment of the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA), which comes into effect from January 1, 2025, places Delaware alongside states such as California, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia, who have already crafted such…
The digital age has undeniably revolutionized the way businesses operate, allowing for greater customer engagement and streamlined operations through data analytics and digital platforms. However, this transformation is not without its issues, particularly when it comes to protecting individual privacy. The emergent digital privacy laws are rapidly increasing in complexity to manage these concerns, which…
On September 8, 2023, a bipartisan legislative framework to establish guardrails for artificial intelligence (AI) was announced by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO). As they serve as Chair and Ranking Member on the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, their initiative highlights the increasing focus on legal considerations…
The rising prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems has sparked a new wave of comprehensive privacy laws across various states in the United States, creating a different landscape for AI implementation. A closer examination of these state privacy laws reveals that several include provisions that specifically tackle certain uses of these AI systems, especially use…
Every lawyer, whether in corporate or private practice, is acutely aware that the landscape of data privacy and protection law is continually evolving. Sensitive data discovery has emerged as a critical component of this sphere. This is particularly relevant to business compliance officers and legal experts who grapple with the complexities of international privacy regulations….
On 7th of September, 2023, significant strides were made in personal data protection regulations in Saudi Arabia, as announced by the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). The body published the Implementing Regulations of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), as well as the Regulation on Personal Data Transfer outside the Geographical Boundaries of…
On July 18, 2023, Oregon became one of the additional states to pass a comprehensive consumer privacy law. The legislation, titled the “Oregon Consumer Privacy Act”, was signed into law by Governor Tina Kotek. This places Oregon among several states in the U.S., including California, Utah, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, Montana, Texas, and…
The State of Florida recently joined the rapidly expanding landscape of data privacy. Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 262, effectively adopting the “Digital Bill of Rights,” a proposal from his office made earlier this year. This move sees Florida align with states such as California, Utah, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee,…
The legal parameters and implications of digital ledger technologies continue to be a topic of rigorous scrutiny among legal professionals. This iteration of Polsinelli’s Bi-Weekly Blockchain+ bulletin serves as another significant roundup of key stories that navigate this very intersection of blockchain, Web3, crypto ecosystems and U.S. law. The bulletin, viewable here, includes insights curated…
As students across the nation head off to college, the focus is usually on packing, scheduling classes, and setting up their dorm rooms. What many people may not realize, however, is that once these young adults turn 18, their parents no longer have the automatic right to manage their financial affairs or make health care…
In dealing with the growing prominence of artificial intelligence (AI), the U.S. Senate has mirrored the actions of several foreign jurisdictions by engaging in legislative action. Two key developments have happened this month alone. The first of these was conducted by the Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law of the Senate Committee on the…
As a notification to all involved legal parties, United Healthcare Services, Inc. has reported a significant data breach. Per the news divulged by JD Supra, the breach was brought to the attention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS-OCR) on September 7, 2023. It’s an established procedure for…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a sizeable settlement with L.A. Health Care Plan, according to a report on JD Supra. Meet L.A. Care – the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan, boasting a whopping roster of over 2.7 million members. The healthcare provider offers a…
In an upcoming webinar on September 28th, industry experts will delve into the complex intersection of artificial intelligence, specifically large language models (LLMs) like GPT, and the law. As digital transformation spreads across every industry, legal professionals are considering using AI and LLMs for a variety of tasks, including document review, legal research and even…
In the latest episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, a discussion was held regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB’s) intention to propose new rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). You can find the podcast here. This episode presents the third part of a special series focusing on the CFPB’s rulemaking process. The…