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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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House Committee Announces Formation of Working Group to Develop Federal Comprehensive Privacy Law

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On February 12, 2025, the House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky) and Vice Chair John Joyce (R-Pa) announced the formation of 12-member working group tasked with developing comprehensive data privacy...more

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New US State Privacy Laws Taking Effect in 2025

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As we enter a new year, the patchwork of US privacy laws continues to expand and become more complex. With the change in control of the White House and Congress, the prospects for a federal privacy law have grown even less...more

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Brief Overview of the Data Protection Regime in Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands

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Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) and the Cayman Islands have each introduced data protection regimes in recent years which align with global data protection standards. It is therefore increasingly important for...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - Canada

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Artificial Intelligence and Data Act expected to regulate AI at the federal level in Canada, but provincial legislatures have yet to be introduced. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) Canada...more

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EDPB calls for alignment between GDPR and EU digital legislation; adopts draft Guidelines on data transfers to third country...

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On December 2 – 3 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) met for its 99th plenary session. It subsequently issued several documents, one of which calls for the need for greater alignment between the GDPR and EU...more

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Colorado Advances Privacy Act Regulations

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On December 5, 2024, the Colorado Department of Law (Department) adopted an amended draft of its latest proposed Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) regulations. This set of amended regulations follows a public comment period that...more

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How the FTC’s Approach to Privacy, Security, and AI Enforcement May Change Under Trump 2.0

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The election of Donald Trump is likely to have a significant impact on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) approach to privacy, data security, and other technology-related aspects of consumer protection, including...more

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UK AI policy developments and where next

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As the EU presses ahead with its implementation of the AI Act, the UK continues to develop its evolutionary approach to AI policy and regulation. As the new Labour Government starts to implement its perspective and ahead of a...more

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Post-Election Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Developments to Watch

What should privacy and cybersecurity practitioners and specialists consider after the 2025 inauguration? There are a few notable issues that may shape how businesses think about their privacy and cybersecurity programs: ...more

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Zooming in on AI - #7: AI under financial regulations in the U.S., EU and U.K. - a comparative assessment of the current state of...

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This is the final note in a three-part series on the regulation of artificial intelligence in the financial services sector in the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom. Our first note, we provided a...more

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October 1st Reminder – Big Sky Privacy Law Goes into Effect

2024 seems like it is flying by. For those keeping track of US state “comprehensive” privacy laws you know that October 1 – a week away – brings the effective date of the Montana privacy law. The “big sky” state will join...more

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The London Space Law Symposium

On 9 May 2024, Skadden held the inaugural London Space Law Symposium, where six panels of Skadden representatives and industry experts discussed legal aspects of the new space economy. The event was held in the Naim Dangoor...more

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July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

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Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report!  As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law...more

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Minnesota Enacts Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law

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On May 24, 2024, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law the nation's 19th comprehensive data privacy law, the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (the "Minnesota Act"), which will take effect on July 31, 2025. This law...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - United States

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The US relies on existing federal laws and guidelines to regulate AI but aims to introduce AI legislation and a federal regulation authority. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) Currently,...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - Italy

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Italy plays a prominent role in EU AI Act negotiations and engages in political discussions for future laws. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) Currently, there are no specific laws,...more

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Top Advertising Law Trends for 2024

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With the first quarter of 2024 in full swing, it is a good time for brands to revisit marketing compliance strategies to minimize the risk of potential class actions, regulatory enforcement actions, and competitor challenges....more

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Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 1, January 2024

The Current Status of Privacy Laws Across the United States - Unlike the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union (EU), the United States does not have a nationwide comprehensive data privacy law....more

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Current Status of US State Privacy Law Deluge: It’s 2024, Do You Know Where Your Privacy Program’s At?

As we begin the new year, many are wondering whether the growing list of US state privacy laws apply to them, and if so, what steps they should take to address them. For companies that gather information from consumers,...more

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Regulating AI: Businesses need to prepare for increasing risk of future disputes

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With AI we face a combination of accelerating technological development and, depending on the jurisdiction, a greater or lesser degree of legislative intervention. Artificial intelligence burst into our collective...more

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Congress Considers Kids Online Safety Act Amid Concerns from Activists

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) of 2023 is circulating Congress with bipartisan support. According to bill sponsors Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), KOSA would require social media companies to...more

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For the General Counsel’s Desk: Managing Enforcement Risks Involving Cookies, Pixels, and Other Tracking Technologies

Data governance is a mission-critical issue for every company and institution in the United States. GCs face a host of pressing cybersecurity concerns. Triaging them requires time, attention, and a well-rounded strategy...more

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Q2 - 2023: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Quarterly Briefing

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Efforts to Address the Lack of Federal Data Privacy Legislation in the U.S. Have Continued - The need for federal data privacy legislation was reiterated in the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on...more

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Alexa, What Do You Think of Florida’s New Data Privacy Act?

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Hot on the trail of the latest state privacy laws to come into effect, Florida has jumped on board to keep the momentum going. On June 6, 2023, Florida Senate Bill 262 (“SB 262,”) was signed into law, meaning a new set of...more

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