On May 11, 2023, the state of Tennessee witnessed a significant shift in data privacy norms as Governor Bill Lee signed the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA) into law. Joining the rapidly growing ranks of U.S. states to advance comprehensive data privacy legislations, Tennessee’s move comes in line with increasing calls for robust digital rights…
Welcome to the third edition of the AI Legal News Summer Roundup, where we journey yet again into the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal sphere. In this edition, we cover class action suits, patent infringement cases, data privacy controversies, and more. From June 28 to July 11, five significant class-action lawsuits…
Study pre-screening and recruitment initiatives in the healthcare industry have increasingly moved towards the digital paradigm, presenting a range of critical considerations. This digital transformation carries a host of implications for sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), research sites, regulators, and patient advocates involved in fostering successful and timely enrollment of study subjects. The following elaboration…
As the demand for privacy professionals continues to surge, industry professionals and companies alike, are keen to understand where the highest-paying privacy jobs exist. According to a recent webinar highlighting research findings from the 2023 IAPP Privacy Professionals Salary Survey, organizational size appears to be a crucial factor in determining compensation for these roles. The…
Legal professionals who value their confidentiality should rethink their public approach to typing sensitive information. Existing concerns over cell phones intercepting confidential conversations has expanded into a far-reaching vulnerability. Unlike the known questionable habit of discussing sensitive matters voluntarily in public, the new threat is much more inconspicuous, fueled by the widespread acceptance of text…
Dentons, a multinational law firm, has chosen to conclude its collaboration with Dacheng Law Offices, which is the mainland China branch of the company. The firm cited the reason for this decision as changes in the legal regulations facing Chinese law firms in China. New directives and requirements concerning data privacy, cybersecurity, capital control and…
In their August 2023 edition of the Privacy & Data Security Newsletter: The Digital Download, Alston & Bird shed light on some of the most pressing issues and updates in data strategy and security. The team responsible for the publication includes Dave Brown, Kate Hanniford, Kim Peretti, Julia Mediamolle, Cara Peterman, Sierra Shear, Kristen Bartolotta,…
As the tech–legal landscape continues to evolve across the globe, one challenge has become abundantly clear: the United States currently lacks a comprehensive and cohesive plan to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) effectively. This is not to suggest a lack of effort, as the country has indeed witnessed a cascade of introductory bills, statements, reports, and…
Despite mounting privacy concerns, India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill of 2023 has successfully passed both the upper and lower houses of Parliament. The proposed legislation still has one final hurdle to clear, needing approval from the Indian president before it may officially be recognized as law. Details of the proposed legislation and concerns associated…
The Healthcare Privacy Compliance Academy, organized by the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), will be held from October 16th to 19th, in San Francisco, California. The entire program is devised with practitioners who already have a base knowledge of compliance in mind, underlining the advanced level of the discussion and teachings offered. The Academy promises…
In a significant shift in Washington State’s legal landscape pertaining to workplace privacy, a new law, anticipated to come into effect July 23, 2023, places limitations on the rights of employers to search their employees’ privately owned vehicles. According to this law, employers are restricted from conducting unjustifiable searches on their employees’ vehicles which are…
Following recent developments in the New York litigation landscape, the source-of-income antidiscrimination statute in the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) has been declared unconstitutional. Lend focus to the ruling presided over by New York State Supreme Court Judge Mark G. Masler in Cortland County, in which the contentious ruling was passed. The case…
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms and large language models are transforming organizations, altering traditional work norms and increasing productivity. Yet, they also bring complex legal ramifications, challenging in-house counsel to navigate this novel landscape. This issue is particularly significant for firms with an enhanced need to shield their Intellectual Property. This precis aims to underline…
In the wake of a recent court decision stalling the enforcement of regulations for the Consumer Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has expressed its intent to carry on with privacy enforcement measures. These developments come amidst an extension of the enforcement block by a considerable nine months. While this may…
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA or the “Board”) recently convened a discussion on significant ongoing matters. On July 14, the conversation was led by the Board’s New CPRA Rules Subcommittee (“the Subcommittee”). The focal points of this meeting were automated decision-making technology (ADMT), cybersecurity audits, and cybersecurity risk assessments. These aspects do not only…
After seven protracted years of anticipation, the Bermuda Government has declared that the remaining sections of the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA) are scheduled to be implemented in their entirety on January 1, 2025. Up to this point, only subset portions of PIPA, primarily those pertaining to the induction of the Office of the…
On August 8, 2023, a third-party data breach was reported by the Missouri Department of Social Services (“DSS”), which impacted the MOVEit server of IBM Consulting – one of its vendors. The incident was found after IBM identified unauthorized access into its system that eventually led to the compromise of consumers’ sensitive information, including protected…
On Tuesday, Norway’s governmental regulatory authority, Datatilsynet, revealed that Meta Platforms is seeking to contest a fine imposed on it due to user privacy rights violation. Datatilsynet subsequently advised against the use of Meta products because of potential security and confidentiality issues. They argue that Facebook, a Meta subsidiary, doesn’t adhere to the parameters defined…
In an unusual occurrence in the corporate world, BNSF Railway, one of the largest freight train network operators in North America, is facing a lawsuit alleging that it hired a private investigator to follow one of its employees. The employee had reportedly taken a leave of absence due to an anxiety attack. Law.com first surfaced…
Consumer data privacy has taken center stage in recent years, particularly fueled by increasing oversight of tech companies and growing public concern. Yet, the landscape of federal policy-making in this area has been relatively sparse. As common ground emerges in the realm of bipartisan policymaking, significant developments are expected at the state level as it…
In recent years, the prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) has seen an exponential rise. This thrust into the future is laden with emerging developments in AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Automation, and several other technologically advanced disciplines. The use of AI-driven technology within the realm of GRC…
Amid evolving digital privacy laws worldwide, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and California Attorney General Rob Bonta have recently made bold moves on the frontier of data protection legislation. On August 4, 2023, they announced a petition against a decision that hampers the enforcement of the California Privacy Rights Act’s (CPRA) regulations. The petition,…
In an effort to bolster the cybersecurity of K-12 schools, the White House has launched a series of initiatives aimed at addressing the increasing cyber threats facing this critical sector. The details, reported on JD Supra, come on the back of a report that painted a sobering picture of the cybersecurity landscape for schools in…
In an insightful episode of his podcast series, “Clearly Conspicuous”, consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta delves into the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) approach to data privacy and how it aligns with President Biden’s agenda. Access the full episode here. DiResta points out that although data privacy remains a key area of interest in the President’s…
Freedom Debt Relief, LLC (FDR) recently came under the spotlight as it announced a data breach that put confidential consumer information at risk. Filed with the Attorney General of Montana on August 3, 2023, the notice alerts to an instance of unauthorized access to certain critical documents holding sensitive data of consumers. Having occurred at…