News & Analysis as of August 2, 2025

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The California Consumer Privact Act (CCPA), effective January 1, 2020, enhances privacy rights and consumer protections of California residents. Follow this channel for latest guidance and updates on the CCPA,... more +

Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 15, 2025)

Wiley Rein LLP on 7/16/2025

FTC Sends Warning Letters Regarding Potential Noncompliance With “Made in USA” Requirements. On July 8, the FTC sent letters to a flagpole retailer, footwear maker, football equipment company, and personal care products...more

2024 Mid-Year Review: State AGs Shaping Regulatory Landscapes

Troutman Pepper Locke on 7/23/2024

In 2024, the landscape of state attorneys general (AGs) is poised for significant change, with numerous elections and regulatory actions reshaping priorities and enforcement strategies. This dynamic environment reflects the...more

California and FTC Announce Enforcement Actions Involving the Sale of Personal Information

Jones Day on 3/14/2024

In two back-to-back announcements, California and the FTC reemphasized their enforcement efforts related to the sale of personal information....more

More Privacy, Please – November/December 2023

Troutman Pepper Locke on 2/7/2024

In recent regulatory and enforcement developments, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) proposed a regulatory framework for automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and revisions to the California Consumer...more

The State AG Report – 2.1.2024

Cozen O'Connor on 2/5/2024

Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •AGs Don’t Like NCAA’s Name-Image-Likeness Restrictions- ...more

More Privacy, Please - September/October 2023

Troutman Pepper Locke on 11/28/2023

Editor’s Note: The FTC continues to crack down on privacy and cybersecurity, including issuing a new warning to tax preparation companies and entering into a consent decree with 1Health.io. VPPA and BIPA litigation continues...more

The State AG Report – 09.01.2022

Cozen O'Connor on 9/7/2022

Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •AG Bonta Settles With Sephora Over Online...more

Class Actions Quarterly Update: Biometric Privacy Claims Not Barred by Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act

ArentFox Schiff on 1/7/2021

Class actions brought under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) continue to trend upward in favor of plaintiffs. Enacted in 2008, BIPA regulates the collection, use, storage, retention, and destruction of...more

10 Areas Of Privacy Law That Look Ripe For Change In 2021

WilmerHale on 1/5/2021

While still in its relative infancy, privacy law has quickly become a turbulent teenager, with constant change around the world. At a minimum, 2021 will require meaningful efforts to implement the changes of 2020, with a...more

Undergoing Bankruptcy Proceedings? Here’s How to Make Sure PII Maintains Its Value

Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 12/3/2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some businesses are considering potential liquidation or restructuring through bankruptcy. Companies in this situation should keep privacy concerns in mind, because the handling of personal data...more

Privacy During Bankruptcy Proceedings: Why It Matters

Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 11/6/2020

During these particularly trying times resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses of all sizes have been concerned about the future. As a result, considering potential liquidation or restructuring through bankruptcy is...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - March 2020 #3

Robinson & Cole LLP on 3/20/2020

HHS Targeted by Nation-State Hackers - Evil doers know that the best time to attack is during a crisis or a time of vulnerability. As the United States, and specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...more

Who Controls When State And Federal Regulators Disagree On Whether A Chemical Is A Carcinogen?

Cozen O'Connor on 2/14/2020

Environment- Who Controls When State and Federal Regulators Disagree on Whether a Chemical Is a Carcinogen? California AG Xavier Becerra filed an amicus brief in the California Court of Appeal in support of the...more

Cybersecurity 2020 — The Year in Preview: Top 3 State AG Trends to Watch in 2020

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the... on 1/13/2020

Editors’ Note: This is the fifth in our fourth-annual end-of-year series examining important trends in data privacy and cybersecurity in the coming year. Our previous entry discussed the CCPA, energy, Brexit, and health...more

Senate Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on Federal Privacy Legislation

WilmerHale on 12/11/2019

As many businesses occupy themselves with coming into compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) before the law’s effective date of January 1, 2020, Congress is renewing discussion of a possible comprehensive...more

Interactive Counsel Newsletter: Privacy Report: FBI Issues Updated Ransomware Guidance

ArentFox Schiff on 11/21/2019

FBI Issues Updated Ransomware Guidance - A recent report from New Zealand-based cybersecurity firm Emsisoft has revealed the extent to which ransomware is being used in cyberattacks in the United States. The first 9 months...more

FTC effectively shuts down Utah company’s operations pending compliance with mandated data security plan

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 11/20/2019

With companies increasingly worried about what the California Attorney General, and private litigants, will do once the California Consumer Privacy Act comes into effect, they should not lose sight of what the Federal Trade...more

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