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Texas Expands and Modifies Data Broker Registration Law

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On June 20, 2025, the Texas governor signed two bills amending the Texas Data Broker Act (also the “Act”) into law (SB 2121 and SB 1343). Both bills went into effect on September 1, 2025. ...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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Massachusetts AG Secures $795,000 Settlement for Alleged Data Security and Breach Notification Failures

On August 19, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced a $795,000 settlement with a property management company for alleged violations of the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, and the Massachusetts...more

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Massachusetts Data Breach Settlement: A Wake-Up Call for Rental Housing Operators

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On August 19, 2025, the Massachusetts Attorney General announced a $795,000 settlement with Peabody Properties, Inc., a Braintree, Massachusetts-based property management company, over serious failures in its handling of...more

McCarter & English, LLP

A Hole in the Net: Massachusetts’s Six-Figure Penalty for Failure to Spot Phish

Massachusetts recently joined a growing number of states pursuing data privacy enforcement actions, announcing a $795,000 settlement with Peabody Properties, Inc., a Massachusetts-based firm. The property company oversees...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Following California’s Lead: How the CCPA’s New Rule Guides Compliance Efforts Nationwide

When it comes to data privacy and cybersecurity regulation in the United States, California continues to lead the way. The state’s latest updates to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) show that its rules do more than...more

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Biometric Backlash: The Rising Wave of Litigation Under BIPA and Beyond

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Biometric technologies—such as fingerprint scanners, facial recognition systems, and retina scans—are now commonplace in modern business operations....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Privacy and Security Considerations of Mounting the “21st Century Healthcare Experience” Promised by the CMS HealthTech Ecosystem

At a recent “Make HealthTech Great Again” event, the White House and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the launch of a digital health technology ecosystem in partnership with private sector...more

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What Tennessee’s New Privacy Law Means for Your Business

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On July 1, 2025, Tennessee officially joined the growing list of states enacting consumer privacy laws with the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA). Inspired by the California Consumer Privacy Act, TIPA introduces a...more

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CPPA Approves Cybersecurity, Automated Decisionmaking, and Risk Assessment Regulations

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After years of drafting, discussions, and debates, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board reached a significant milestone in its efforts to bring to fruition regulations that have been in discussion by the CPPA...more

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Minnesota and Tennessee Consumer Privacy Laws Now in Effect: Key Compliance Considerations

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The comprehensive consumer privacy laws of Minnesota and Tennessee have recently taken effect, with the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) operative as of July 31, 2025, and the Tennessee Information Protection Act...more

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Independent Cybersecurity Audits Will Be Required for ‘Significant Risk’ Under CCPA

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has unanimously adopted new regulations requiring certain businesses subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to conduct annual audits of their cybersecurity...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Texas Law Requires Storage of Electronic Health Records in U.S.

Starting September 1, 2025, health care practitioners in Texas are required to store electronic health records in the United States under a new Act. This requirement is found in a recently enacted law that also includes...more

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Rhode Island Takes Steps to Safeguard Judicial Officer Security

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Rhode Island’s Governor recently signed the Rhode Island Judicial Security Act (H5892), which aims to bolster the privacy and security of current and former judicial officers and their families by introducing several measures...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your August 2025 To-Do List

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Here are the top ten items you should tackle in August, based on the latest workplace law developments and upcoming critical compliance dates...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

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HealthTech Due Diligence: Key Privacy/Security Factors

Join Thora Johnson and Jeremy Sherer to learn about: Evaluating compliance through privacy notices Key questions to address, from leadership accountability to employee training...more

Fisher Phillips

AI Governance and Data Minimization in the 5G Era: What Employers and Providers Must Consider Now

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As 5G connectivity becomes more widely deployed, organizations across all industries are leaning into AI tools that promise speed, automation, and deeper insights. But the combined power of 5G + AI creates an urgent...more

Clark Hill PLC

Right To Know - July 2025, Vol. 31

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Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: Texas Limits Punitive Damage Liability For Data Security Breach...more

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Swipe, Tap, Comply: What PCI DSS 4.0.1 Means for your Business

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With the seemingly never-ending updates to B2B contracts for compliance with new (and amended) comprehensive state privacy laws, the U.S. Department of Justice’s bulk data transfer rule, and artificial intelligence (AI)...more

Cozen O'Connor

The State AG Report – 07.10.2025

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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 Renew Call for FDA Guidance on Toxic Heavy Metals in...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

HB1127 Explained: North Dakota’s New InfoSec Requirements for Financial Corporations

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Earlier this year, North Dakota’s Governor signed HB 1127, which introduces new compliance obligations for financial corporations operating in North Dakota. This new law will take effect on August 1, 2025....more

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New Jersey Proposes Rules for Implementing New Jersey Data Privacy Act

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The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has released proposed rules to implement the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA). For covered businesses, these proposed rules demand close attention—not only for their substantive...more

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Insurance Insights | California and New York Privacy Protections, Georgia Tort Reform & Cybersecurity and Privacy Updates

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Welcome to the latest issue of Insurance Insights, a gathering of notable legal developments and trends relevant to the insurance industry. In this issue, California and New York layer on privacy protections, tort reform...more

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Texas Enacts Liability Shield From Punitive Damages for Certain Small Businesses That Adopt Cybersecurity Programs

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On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 2610 into law, joining a growing number of states that aim to incentivize sound cybersecurity practices through legislative safe harbors. Modeled on laws in states like...more

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