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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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The ICO’s Penalty Against 23andMe Brings New Emphasis on Cybersecurity Risks - Key Takeaways for U.S. Companies

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The dramatic increase in global reach that the internet provides U.S.-based companies comes as a double edge sword. While it significantly increases a company’s potential customer pool, it also subjects companies to...more

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California AG Secures Landmark Privacy Settlement Over Tracking: What It Means for Your Website

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In a record-setting enforcement action under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Attorney General (AG) announced a $1.55 million settlement with Healthline Media, a popular online publisher of health...more

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State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update - May 2025 #2

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While most state legislatures are wrapping up their legislative sessions with little fanfare, Massachusetts appears to just be getting started. On May 12, 2025, the Bay State introduced the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act (S...more

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2024 Privacy Legislative Roundup

2024 was a banner year for state privacy legislation. This year saw seven new states pass comprehensive consumer privacy laws, joining the ranks of 12 other states that have previously passed similar laws. While other state...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

The Deadline is Approaching Fast on New Data Privacy Laws

The list of U.S. state-level data privacy laws will grow substantially this summer as three more comprehensive state laws become effective. Texas, Oregon and Florida each have a comprehensive data privacy law taking effect on...more

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Amended Japanese Privacy Law Creates New Categories of Regulated Personal Information and Cross-Border Transfer Requirements

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The amended law comes into effect in April and covers new categories of personal information, including personal-related information and sensitive personal information. In June 2021, Japan enacted an amendment to its privacy...more

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California Consumer Privacy Act, California Privacy Rights Act FAQs for Covered Businesses

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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), considered one of the most expansive U.S. privacy laws to date, went into effect on January 1, 2020. The CCPA placed significant limitations on the collection and sale of a...more

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Proposition 24: California’s Ever-Evolving Privacy Landscape

Next Tuesday is election day, and this year, California voters are deciding whether to support another statewide privacy initiative – the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) (Proposition 24). This measure would expand on...more

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