The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) continues to seek input from stakeholders on how to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems align with data protection laws. AI development and deployment are reliant upon the use of vast amounts of data, making data protection a crucial element. As part of their ongoing efforts, the CNIL has…
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA) into law on September 15, 2022. Due to take effect on July 1, 2024, the CAADCA is poised to impact the online compliance landscape concerning children’s privacy and safety significantly. Despite a recent injunction against the Act, it is advisable for businesses to…
In recent years, the attention of the legal community and, indeed, the wider public has been drawn towards the use and potential misuse of pixel technologies by major tax filing service companies. This technology, via the websites of these companies, has allegedly been used for the transmission of personal financial data of millions of customers…
In a noteworthy development, Zoom Video Communications has altered its stance regarding the use of customer content, which was earlier proposed to train its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This shift is said to provide insights into the dynamic challenges tied to data protection and privacy, particularly due to the accelerated growth of generative AI. This…
Artificial intelligence (AI) innovations have dramatically reshaped numerous industries over the past decade, with the media and entertainment sector being prominently influenced. Triggered by advances in generative AI (GenAI), novel tools have emerged, offering creative solutions that barely require human involvement. Legal professionals within this space need to keep abreast of these changes and the…
With summer’s end, court administrators across the United States have gotten back to work, taking initiatives aimed at overhauling litigation and expanding the beneficial use of remote technologies to conduct court-related activities. Notably, these measures include proposals for modifying deposition rules in their respective jurisdictions. In this regard, four state courts have recently made strides,…
The UK Online Safety Bill has officially completed its Parliamentary passage and is poised to receive Royal Assent. The bill addresses the legal responsibilities of social media firms to eradicate harmful content from their platforms and is about to become law in the UK. First proposed over four years ago, the Online Safety Bill endeavors…
Renowned casino operator, Caesars, recently suffered a significant data breach that has raised brows and underscored the increasing cybersecurity threats facing the gambling industry. The breach, which has had an impact on its customer loyalty program, was a result of a sophisticated social engineering attack, according to the casino’s disclosure in an 8-K SEC filing…
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has recently published a notice and proposed rule pertaining to the beneficial ownership information system as stated in the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act (ILEA), part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The recently published proposed rule has significant implications for the beneficial ownership information collected under…
In a recent development in the realm of data privacy, Delaware has become the twelve state to ratify data privacy legislation. The Delaware governor, John Carney, gave his assent to the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (the “DPDPA” or the “Act”) on September 12, 2023. This act holds significant implications for businesses that operate or…
Understanding your rights to personal data and its use is increasingly important in today’s digital era. As a result, understanding aspects such as Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) is vital not only for individuals but also for corporations that handle data. DSAR forms allow individuals to request personal data that a company may hold about…
Recent reports have revealed that HWL Ebsworth, one of Australia’s top law firms, has been heavily consumed dealing with a cyberattack. The magnitude of the cyberattack, as alluded to by the firm’s Cyber Chief, highlights the growing span and intensity of cyber threats faced by legal establishments worldwide. The impact of this cyberattack on HWL…
Earlier this week, the US District Court for the Northern District of California halted the application of the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA). This injunction was a response to a request by NetChoice, an association representing businesses such as Google, Amazon, and TikTok. The court ruling granted the preliminary injunction on the grounds that…
On Saturday, September 11, Delaware Governor John Carney appended his signature to the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA). This enactment, framed under House Bill 154, denotes the thirteen U.S. state to adopt a sweeping data privacy framework. It comes in the wake of similar legislation recently passed in states such as Connecticut and Oregon….
In a move that will likely reverberate through corporations and law firms worldwide, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law (A.836) on September 14, 2023, that changes the rules surrounding employer access to employee social media accounts. As reported by JD Supra, the law prohibits employers from requesting or requiring employees or job…
As legal professionals, we’re no strangers to the transformative impact of technology on industries at large. Ten years ago, we couldn’t have predicted the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on our roles, but today we are seeing its effects ripple through various sectors including the fashion industry. A recent report suggests Generative AI is not…
With the rapid evolution in artificial intelligence (AI), organizations particularly based in Europe, face an increasingly challenging legal landscape. The intersection of AI with aspects of Intellectual Property (IP), data protection and regulation forms new horizons of potential litigation. In order to harness the real benefits of AI, organizations need to map a careful path,…
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently held a public board meeting on Friday, September 8. The central focus was the Agency’s draft regulations on cybersecurity audits and risk assessments. These proposals, which had their first viewing at the Board’s preceding meeting in July, were partially formulated based on preliminary public feedback received earlier this…
Hunter Biden has recently filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), alleging the unlawful disclosure of his personal tax information. This suspected breach of the Privacy Act has highlighted two IRS agents in particular: Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler. Biden’s complaint comes after the House Committee on Ways and Means released interview transcripts…
The U.S. Department of State has been reported to be actively involved in the development of digital visa authorizations (DVA). This stands as a significant shift from the traditional practice where visas are physically printed and placed in the applicant’s passport. This innovative development is expected to substantially streamline the travel authorization procedure by enabling…
The United States persists in its struggle with the absence of a federal data privacy and breach law. The Congress has exerted efforts over the years to broker a deal in this territory but has, so far, been unsuccessful in rising above robust lobbying forces — whether it’s the high-tech industry, trial lawyers, law enforcement,…
In a recent turn of events, the North Carolina Court of Appeals rendered an opinion on whether documents held solely by a third-party contractor, absent within public bodies, are counted as public records under the purview of the North Carolina Public Records Act. This key interpretation essentially addresses the gray area surrounding the public records’…
In a meaningful development for corporate law professionals, the Fourth Circuit, on August 18, 2023, decertified nearly 20 million putative class action claims originating from a 2018 data breach involving Marriot Hotels. The decision reversed the district court’s certification, requiring the latter to determine from square one if all the supposed plaintiffs had, in effect,…
On September 11, 2023, a significant event took place in the public health sector in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced an unprecedented resolution agreement and corrective action plan (CAP) with L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation’s largest public health plan, following investigations…
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has recently dealt another blow to those hoping to find new ways to defend against lawsuits filed under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The ruling took place during this summer in the Lewis v. Maverick Transportation case. In a decisive four-page ruling, Judge Rosenstengel…