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07.16.20

Schrems II Decision: Immediate Considerations for U.S. Businesses

On July 16, 2020, in the much-anticipated so-called Schrems II case, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) struck down the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (Privacy Shield) as an adequate method of transferring personal data from the European Union (EU) to the United States


10.11.19

Retail and Consumer Products Law Roundup October 2019

In a closely watched case that many hoped would bring some clarity—and sanity—to the subject of website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Supreme Court has instead chosen to punt.


09.19.19

Final 2019 Amendments to the CCPA Head to Governor’s Desk

September 13, 2019 marked the last day of California’s 2019 legislative session and, importantly, the last call for any 2019 amendments to the landmark California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).


04.09.19

California Readies for Statewide Extended Producer Responsibility for Pharma Waste

The sale of needles (sharps) and pharmaceutical drugs in California is estimated to be on the order of $50 billion per year.


04.02.19

Washington State Appears Next in Line for Comprehensive Privacy Legislation

Since the passage of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in June 2018, over a dozen other states have moved to enact similar comprehensive privacy legislation.


02.14.19

Newsom’s Six-Month Paid Family Leave Agenda

Shortly after being sworn in as the new governor of California, Gavin Newsom proposed extending California’s current six-week paid family leave (PFL) to six months.


01.17.19

Privacy and Data Security 2018 Year in Review

In many ways, it was the year of data privacy. In this article, we identify five of the biggest trends in privacy and data security, including the mammoth European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) taking effect, the hurried passage of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the ...


01.17.19

Privacy and Data Security 2018 Year in Review

In many ways, it was the year of data privacy. In this article, we identify five of the biggest trends in privacy and data security, including the mammoth European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) taking effect, the hurried passage of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the ...


01.16.19

State AGs Deal With Payment Processor, Mobile Apps

In state enforcement news, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced a settlement with a California-based payment services provider, while New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood reached a deal with five companies related to security vulnerabilities in their mobile apps.


11.07.18

FSSCC Launches Cybersecurity Profile v1.0

A coalition of industry groups has unveiled a new cyber compliance profile framework specifically for financial institutions, aimed at streamlining regulatory burdens.