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…
Pension Benefit Information, LLC (PBI) has recently disclosed a security breach resulting from a MOVEit vulnerability—a technology that offers secure and managed file transfers. According to a formal notice submitted to the Attorney General of Maine, this incident has impacted customers of Continental Casualty Company (CNA), with unauthorized access to sensitive consumer data being executed….
As of July 1, 2023, a newly enacted Florida law has significantly reshaped the landscape for health care providers in the state concerning the storage of electronic health records. The Florida legislature enacted Senate Bill 264 (SB 264) on May 8, 2023, which introduces new restrictions on how licensed health care providers can store their…
There’s a popular belief that parenting duties end when a child turns 18. Legally, a parent’s abilities to make medical and financial decisions for their progeny end at this pivotal point, granted their child has not specifically provided written consent to allow otherwise. This impediment extends to limiting parents’ legal access to their children’s educational,…
Understanding the links between compliance and disaster preparation has never been more crucial for global corporations and legal practitioners. Navigating these complex waters, authorities like Laura Fey, Principal at Fey, LLC; Tom Leatherbee, Manager at the Recovery Division of Hagerty Consulting; and Jillian Cusack, AVP and Privacy Officer at American Fidelity, provide valuable insights into…
In the complex world of health care, where patient privacy frequently collides with law-enforcement needs, understanding how to navigate these interactions is paramount. On September 25th, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm CT, a webinar titled ‘Managing the Disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) to Law Enforcement during Crisis Encounters’ aims to clarify these often…
In an attempt to navigate the intersection of technology and employment law, US lawmakers are escalating their efforts to understand and regulate corporate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Most notable among these initiatives is the recent proposal from Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Brian Schatz (D-HI), dubbed the “No Robot Bosses Act”, introduced on July…