Providing timely updates and perspectives on current events, legislation, regulatory enforcement, and a myriad of other topics that pertain to the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of data.
FTC Implements Broad Definition of Biometric Information; Increases Focus on Data Protection Impact Assessments
While States like Illinois, Texas, and Washington focused on opt-in consent; the FTC is focused on clear and conspicuous disclosures and accounting and planning for foreseeable harms related to the collection of biometric information.
Montana and Tennessee Join the Fray Enacting Omnibus Data Protection Laws as U.S. State Data Protections Pick Up Pace.
Montana and Tennessee are only the latest states to pass data protection laws under a “controller” and “processor” model as 2023 is proving to be a year of Privacy and Security overhaul.
Indiana Becomes Seventh U.S. State to Enact an Omnibus Data Protection Law.
Indiana continues the 2023 trend of Midwest States enacting data protection laws under a “controller” and “processor” model.