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.
President Biden Enacts New Executive Order On EU-US Data Flow Agreement; EU Adequacy Decision Forthcoming.
The Executive Order hopes to address what had been shortcomings in the previous Safe Harbor and Privacy Shield programs that were struck down by EU courts in 2015 and 2020 respectively.
Proposed Federal Data Protection Law Amended and Advanced for a Full Chamber Vote in the House
While progress has been made in finalizing the text—language around state law preemption and the creation of a small business exception—passage remains unlikely as key-Democrats continue to withhold support and mid-term elections right around the corner.