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Dubai International Financial Centre: Updates to the DIFC Protection Laws

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The DIFC Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020 (DIFC Data Protection Law) was amended on 8 July 2025 to introduce several substantive changes....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Connecticut, the Provisions State, Adds New Provisions to its Privacy Law

Connecticut has revised its privacy law for the third time since it was passed in 2022. With SB 1295, the state has mirrored others (like Colorado and Montana) in making ongoing changes to its law. Many of the changes...more

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Cambodia moves to enact comprehensive data privacy law

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On July 23, 2025, Cambodia released a draft of its first ever comprehensive personal data protection law, the Law on Personal Data Protection (“LPDP”). Once passed, Cambodia will join the ranks of seven other countries...more

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California Privacy Protection Agency Remains Committed to Privacy Rights Enforcement

Before assuming his new role as Executive Director for the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), Tom Kemp served as a volunteer policy advisor on the Delete Act in 2023 and California’s 2020 ballot initiative, which...more

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UK Adequacy Holds Firm Under New Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

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The DUAA introduces several reforms to UK data protection law, but their implications are relatively limited in practice. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the DUAA) was enacted on 19 June 2025 and amends rather than...more

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From Legislative Reform to Practical Guidance: Key Amendments to Malaysia’s PDPA and the Launch of Cross-Border Transfer...

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Malaysia’s data protection landscape has recently undergone a profound transformation, with the phased implementation of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 (“PDPA Amendment”) and the official launch of the...more

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Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Updated the Leaflet on Legal Assistance for Civil Claims under the Personal Data...

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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“PCPD”) released an updated version of the Information Leaflet on Legal Assistance for Civil Claims under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (“PDPO”) (the “2025...more

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Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Completes Compliance Checks on the Use of AI and Data Privacy

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INTRODUCTION - Artificial intelligence ("AI") has rapidly transitioned from experimental use to widespread adoption across Hong Kong. Organisations are now leveraging AI models to enhance customer service, improve risk...more

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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

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

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The Data Shift: UK Sets a New Course With 2025 Data (Use and Access) Act

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The Data (Use and Access) Bill passed both Houses of UK Parliament and received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025, now becoming the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUA Act”). This is the final iteration of the Data Protection and...more

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New York’s unique Child Data Protection Act: Here’s everything you need to know

New York ‘s Child Data Protection Act, available here, took effect on June 20. This is a landmark piece of legislation designed to enhance the online privacy and safety of minors. As concerns over children’s digital...more

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Oregon’s Privacy Law Update Adds to Patchwork Approach to Minors and Location Data

Oregon will begin to regulate the use of minors’ information and sale of users’ location data (regardless of age) with an update to its Oregon Consumer Privacy Act. These revisions will go into effect January 1, 2026. As...more

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The BR Privacy & Security Download: July 2025

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Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy & Security Download, the digital newsletter of Blank Rome’s Privacy, Security, & Data Protection practice....more

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Reform of the GDPR in the UK

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On 19 June 2025 the Data (Use and Access) Act (the "DUA Act") received Royal Assent and became law in the UK, having been passed by the UK Parliament on 11 June 2025. The DUA Act principally reforms the General Data...more

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The New York Child Data Protection Act: What Businesses Need to Know About the Empire State’s New Teen Privacy Law

New York’s Child Data Protection Act (NYCDPA) has gone into effect, introducing sweeping new requirements for businesses that collect personal data from minors under 18. While New York has not yet joined the ranks of the...more

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WhatsApp, social media and employee rights: Italian DPA's latest ruling

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The Italian Data Protection Authority has issued a new decision that further restricts employers’ ability to use information from third-party reports, private conversations, or social media posts as evidence in disciplinary...more

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New Privacy Laws in Tennessee and Minnesota: What Businesses Need to Know

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Next month ushers in two new US state comprehensive consumer privacy laws in Tennessee and Minnesota, which become effective on July 1 and July 31, respectively. While these laws track the current plethora of US state...more

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New Jersey Announces Proposed Rules under the State’s Comprehensive Privacy Law

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On June 2, 2025, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (the “Division”), alongside the Office of the Attorney General, announced proposed rules (the “Proposed Rules”) to implement the New Jersey Data Privacy Act...more

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Spain: AEPD Guidance – Important Update on Royal Decree 933/2021

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On 17th June 2025, the Spanish Data Protection Authority (“AEPD”) published guidance in relation to Royal Decree 933/2021, which regulates document registration and information obligations relating to accommodation and motor...more

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New York’s Child Data Protection Act Is Now In Effect: What You Need to Do

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On June 20, 2025, the New York Child Data Protection Act (CDPA) took effect, ushering in some of the most comprehensive child and teen privacy protections in the United States. The law applies to operators of websites, apps,...more

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The Data (Use and Access) Bill: What Businesses Need to Know

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The UK’s Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUA Bill) completed its passage through Parliament on 11 June 2025 and is now awaiting Royal Assent. Once enacted, it will introduce a series of targeted updates to the UK’s data...more

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India publishes consent management rules under Digital Personal Data Protection Act

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India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released in June 2025 a Business Requirement Document for Consent Management Under the DPDP Act, 2023 (BRD). The BRD, while not legally binding, provides...more

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New Jersey Proposes Rules for the New Jersey Data Privacy Act

New Jersey’s Office of Consumer Protection has prepared proposed rules for the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA) (Proposed Rules). While the bulk of the Proposed Rules consist of recitations of the obligations found in the...more

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FDPIC confirms direct applicability of data protection law to AI and outlines regulatory approach

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On May 8 2025, the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) confirmed that the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) is directly applicable to AI-supported data processing. The FDPIC clarified...more

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