The California Attorney General (AG) has announced a landmark $1.55 million settlement with Healthline Media LLC (Healthline), which operates a health information website. The settlement marks the largest fine to date in an...more
On April 5, 2024 members of U.S. Congress released a draft bipartisan, bicameral federal privacy bill, the American Privacy Rights Act. In a press release, the stated goal of this legislation is to be “a national data privacy...more
4/12/2024
/ Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Processors ,
Data Security ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Opt-Outs ,
Personal Information ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Sensitive Personal Information
Virginia recently adopted a GDPR-inspired comprehensive data protection law for Virginia residents.
What Are the Main Points Covered by Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA)?
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8/9/2021
/ 21st Century Cures Act ,
Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
CDPA ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Localization Law ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HIPAA Privacy Rule ,
HIPAA Security Rule ,
Information Blocking Rules ,
New Legislation ,
Personal Data
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) is a ballot initiative that, if passed in November, will significantly amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)....more
7/4/2020
/ B2B Transactions ,
Ballot Measures ,
Behavioral Advertising ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Clinical Trials ,
Compliance ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Data-Sharing ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Exemptions ,
Multiple Service Provider Agreements ,
Popular ,
Private Right of Action ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Risk Assessment ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Small Business ,
Transparency
Polsinelli is pleased to share The Privacy Survival Guide. This newsletter is a designated source of news, information and guidance on the constantly evolving health care privacy industry.
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8/1/2019
/ Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Electronic Medical Records ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Geolocation ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information