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California Privacy and AI Legislation Update: August 25, 2025

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Twenty-three privacy and AI-related bills are set for appropriations committee hearings on August 29 — the deadline for bills to advance out of fiscal committees — while three other bills have passed out of committee and are...more

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New Lawsuit Highlights Concerns About AI Notetakers: 7 Steps Businesses Should Take

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A new lawsuit just filed against Otter.ai underscores the legal and compliance risks companies face when using AI notetakers – and serves as a good reminder to deploy best practices to reduce your risks. The August 15 case...more

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Canada's Officer of the Privacy Commissioner Issues Guidance on Biometric Data Processing

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On August 11, 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada ("OPC") issued two sets of guidance for processing of individual's biometric data: one for federal institutions and one for private businesses. Below we...more

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You’ve Got Mail: NYDFS Enforcement Action Highlights Cybersecurity Risk of Over-Retention and Other Risks

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On Aug. 14, 2025, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued a Consent Decree announcing that Healthplex, Inc. (Healthplex) has agreed to pay a $2 million fine, as a result of an investigation into a 2021...more

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What Businesses Should Ask Before Hiring an AI Bias Auditor – With Bonus Free Questionnaire

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You are increasingly using AI to help shape your decisions about who gets hired, promoted, or even approved for a loan. But if your algorithm results in bias, your organization could face lawsuits, regulatory scrutiny, and...more

Smith Anderson

Brewing Trouble: The Steep Price of Privacy Missteps

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A recent high-profile breach at a women-focused dating app underscores how quickly a privacy misstep can escalate into lawsuits and reputational harm. The incident offers a cautionary tale for any company handling sensitive...more

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California Courts Announce New AI Regulations

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On July 18, 2025, California’s Judicial Council approved a set of rules for integrating generative AI into judicial operations. With the adoption of Rule 10.430 and Standard 10.80 specifically, the courts are looking to put...more

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Think Twice Before You Type: AI Chats May Not Be Private or Protected

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Last week, I was half-listening to one of my favorite podcasts during a workout when something OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said immediately caught my attention. He was chatting it up with comedian Theo Von on This Past Weekend when...more

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U.S. Privacy Litigation Update: July 2025 Decisions

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In this post: (1) California courts split on personal jurisdiction post-Briskin; (2) District courts dismiss VPPA claims against movie theaters & online platforms; (3) ND Cal courts find “crime-tort” exception met in...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FTC Consumer Protection and Privacy Enforcement Series: PADFA Enforcement—What Companies Need to Know

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As part of our series to provide practical insights into emerging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) priority areas for consumer protection and data privacy enforcement, we are taking a deep dive into the Protecting Americans’...more

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Analyzing the Amendments to State Consumer Data Privacy Laws Passed in 2025

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While no state has passed a new consumer data privacy law in 2025, five states passed bills amending their existing laws....more

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California Finalizes Groundbreaking Regulations on AI, Risk Assessments, and Cybersecurity, Part II: What Businesses Need to Know

In July 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board unanimously approved new regulations pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that specifically address the use of automated decisionmaking...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Cookie Consent: Unpacking the UK ICO’s Proposed New Approach to Online Advertising

- What is new: The ICO is proposing to relax its enforcement of cookie consent requirements, meaning user consent would not be required for lower-risk advertising cookies. - Why it matters: The proposals aim to address...more

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Minnesota’s Consumer Data Privacy Act: An Overview

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Twenty-nine years after Prince warned us about the dangers of the Internet, his home state has taken action to protect consumers who use it. On July 31, 2025, Minnesota joined the roughly twenty states that have adopted...more

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State AGs Take the Lead on Privacy Enforcement as Federal Action Stalls

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With the continued absence of comprehensive federal privacy legislation after nearly 20 years of debate, state attorneys general (AGs) are increasingly asserting their role as primary regulators in the data privacy space....more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

New Laws Regulate How Companies Interact with Children's Data

If your business operates a website or provides online services that collect data about children, you should be aware of expanding legal requirements from U.S. states regulating how private companies interact with minors....more

Carlton Fields

No Password Required: Former Lead Attorney at U.S. Cyber Command, Cyber Law Strategist, and Appreciator of ‘Mad Men’ Hats

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On this episode, hosts Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields and Kayley Melton, executive director of operations at the Cognitive Security Institute, sit down with Kurt Sanger — a seasoned cyber law leader and former deputy general...more

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California Adopts Regulations on Cybersecurity Audits

California has approved new regulations requiring some companies to conduct annual audits of their cybersecurity programs, including the policies, procedures, and practices for protecting personal information. On July 24,...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Finally Voted to Adopt Much Debated Update to CCPA Regulations: What Your Business...

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On July 24, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) unanimously voted to adopt a package of Proposed Regulations for the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), marking a significant development in...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

2025 Mid-Year Review: State AGs in a New Era

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The United States is navigating a new era of regulatory oversight and the balance of power between federal and state regulators following the 2024 election cycle. As federal agencies retreat from and/or realign their...more

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Lawyers Beware: There Could Be Serious Ethics Issues With The New AI Browsers

AI just took a major step forward, and lawyers need to be paying attention. In this episode, I break down the launch of new AI browsers from ChatGPT and Perplexity. These tools are designed to act on your behalf, reading...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

NY Delays Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Enforcement as Lawsuit Proceeds

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Last week, on July 14, 2025, a New York federal court issued a general stay of enforcement of the NY Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act, which went into effect just days earlier, on July 8, 2025. As a result, businesses...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

FTC Looks to Leverage PADFAA Enforcement to Help Limit Exposure of Consumer Data

In recent comments, Commissioner Holyoak signaled that the Federal Trade Commission will prioritize enforcement of the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFAA), a law that empowers the FTC to police...more

Paul Hastings LLP

ICO Annual Report Provides Insight Into Data Protection Risks for Businesses

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The UK Information Commissioner’s Office’s (the ICO’s) latest Annual Report summarises its accomplishments and priorities, including last year’s enforcement actions. Based on our review of the report, we see the ICO focusing,...more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

No More Warnings: Ignoring AG Costs $85,000

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong recently announced the state’s first-ever enforcement settlement under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) with TicketNetwork, Inc., an online ticket marketplace. The settlement...more

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