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2025 Mid-Year Privacy Report - A Comprehensive Look at New Developments in Data Privacy Laws

Introduction - In 2025, privacy and AI regulation have moved from the sidelines to the center of business risk and strategy. U.S. states are rapidly enacting a patchwork of privacy laws, with new AI laws emerging and...more

DLA Piper

Australia: Scraping the Barrel – When Data Scraping Breaches the Privacy Act

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Data scraping is an automated process through which computer programs extract vast amounts of data from the internet at a faster rate than manual data collection methods....more

Fox Rothschild LLP

The FTC Still Cares About Privacy

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What should you know about recent FTC enforcement actions announced over the last few days? In short, privacy enforcement is a “go.” Here are some takeaways....more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

FTC COPPA Enforcement - Still Alive and Well

Two recent high profile settlements signal that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) will continue to aggressively enforce violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). In a particularly high-profile...more

Cozen O'Connor

Disney to Pay $10M to Settle Allegations of Unlawful Kids’ Data Collection

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The FTC settled with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC (collectively, “Disney”) over allegations that Disney violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) by allowing...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Understanding the Importance of Data Asset Protection: Why Wineries Need to Pay Attention to Policies and Procedures

Data asset protection is traditionally associated with industries and entities that develop or store particularly sensitive information, like tech companies, hospitals, law firms, and government entities. However, data asset...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Webinar] Privacy Legislation in 2025: What's New and What's Next - September 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

The US privacy law landscape continues to evolve each year, and 2025 is no exception. While there were no new comprehensive privacy laws were enacted this year, there were still significant developments. These include...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

New Federal Privacy Commissioner Guidance on Processing Biometric Data in the Private Sector

On August 11, 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) published guidance (Guidance) for private-sector organizations on their privacy obligations under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Why Your Company Needs a Robust Website Privacy Policy

In today’s digital landscape, a website privacy policy is no longer just a legal formality—it’s a critical shield for your business and a trust-building tool for your customers.  Here’s why every company should prioritize...more

McGuireWoods LLP

State AGs Step Up Enforcement: Recent Lessons from Privacy Law Enforcement in Connecticut and Nebraska

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In 2020, California was the first mover in state comprehensive privacy law legislation, a distinction it held for approximately three years before other states took similar action. Indeed, eighteen additional states have...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Aspen Dental Settles Data-Sharing Class Action

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Dental service organization (DSO) Aspen Dental has agreed to pay $18.7 million to resolve claims that it secretly shared web user data with Meta and Google, without obtaining users’ consent or informing them....more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Amendment 13 to the Israeli Privacy Protection Law is Here! Are You Ready?

Amendment 13, which significantly updates privacy laws in Israel, has come into effect! If you still don’t know what to do to comply with the requirements, we’ve prepared a guide to help you address the main issues (not all...more

Ankura

Consent or Coercion? Unpacking Misleading Data Privacy Practices

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11 Have you ever clicked "I agree" without really knowing what you are agreeing to? You are not alone, and businesses often rely on that. Consent is now the cornerstone of data privacy, including India's Digital...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #454 – Students Sue Kansas School District Over AI Surveillance Tool

Current and former students at Lawrence High School and Free State High School, located in Lawrence, Kansas, have sued the school district, alleging that its use of an AI surveillance tool violates their privacy....more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Meta Pixel Case Survives Motion to Dismiss

Readers of this blog are well aware of the proliferation of lawsuits alleging that websites which utilize Meta Pixel tracking software violate the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”). These lawsuits typically allege...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

To Do: Annually Review Privacy Notices or Risk CPPA Enforcement

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The annual review and update (if necessary) of privacy notices just got an upgrade to a “must do.” This provision, found in California Consumer Privacy Act from the beginning, requires companies to assess their data...more

Miller Canfield

Senators Introduce Legislation to Curb Use of Personal Data and Copyrighted Works for Gen AI Training

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We recently discussed the legal developments related to fair use in AI training. Through a bipartisan bill titled the AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act (the “Bill”), introduced on July 21, 2025, U.S. Senators...more

Troutman Amin LLP

ATTENTION ATTENTION: Minnesota’s Data Privacy Act Is Now Law As Of Today- July 31, 2025!

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Starting today, July 31, 2025, the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (“MCDPA”) officially takes effect. Signed by Governor Tim Walz in May 2024, this act majorly affects how the personal data of Minnesota residents is...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Amendments to the COPPA Rule Now in Effect

On June 23, significant amendments (Amendments) to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule (COPPA Rule) became effective, which increase obligations on many operators of websites and online services. The...more

BakerHostetler

DSIR Deeper Dive: Taking a Look at Privacy at the FTC - Six Months into the New Administration

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It has been roughly six months since Andrew Ferguson took over as chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Since that time, Mark Meador was confirmed as the third Republican commissioner (joining Commissioner Melissa...more

Osano

The Privacy Insider Podcast Episode 16: Protecting Privacy at Every Walk of Life with France Bélanger and Donna Wertalik of...

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Privacy has entered a new era. AI-generated content, ubiquitous surveillance, and unchecked data collection have created a landscape where individuals are constantly tracked but rarely informed. As digital tools outpace...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

A Framework for Growth: Privacy/Security by Design

Thora Johnson shares simple guidance on: Data management for privacy compliance Ensuring data security through storage and retention practices...more

Snell & Wilmer

Northern District of California Underscores Futility of Certain CIPA “Trap and Trace” Class Actions

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The Northern District of California recently dismissed, with prejudice, a purported class action against Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (Royal Caribbean), alleging a violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA)...more

Cozen O'Connor

Utah Snaps at Snapchat’s Youth Safety and Data Practices

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Utah AG Derek Brown and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection jointly sued Snap, Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, facilitating child sexual exploitation and sextortion through its design features and recommendation...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

“Listen Up” if Your AI Policy Does Not Cover AI Recording Issues – Another Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Third Party AI...

The use of AI recording tools has become prevalent. Companies’ policies addressing the legal issues with these tools is not yet as prevalent. If your company’s AI policy does not address these issues, it needs to be updated....more

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