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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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Do’s and Don’ts of Using AI: A Director’s Guide - Summer 2025

At the same time that AI chatbots and tools have begun reshaping how businesses operate — including how they strategize, optimize workflows, perform R&D and distill large amounts of information — individuals, including...more

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

EU-U.S. Data Transfers in 2025

Cross-border data transfers between the EU and U.S. remain a legal and operational minefield. While the July 2023 adequacy decision ushered in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), recent developments have called its...more

Baker Donelson

Practical Next Steps for Businesses as Maryland's Updated Consumer Data Privacy Laws Take Effect in October

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Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (MODPA) will take effect on October 1, 2025, and will be enforced by the Maryland Attorney General (AG) beginning April 1, 2026. MODPA sets a new, more stringent benchmark among U.S....more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Nouveau document du Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée sur le traitement des données biométriques dans le privé

Le 11 août 2025, le Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée du Canada (le « Commissariat ») a publié un document d’orientation (le « document d’orientation ») à l’intention des organisations du secteur privé au sujet de...more

King & Spalding

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: Next Steps

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In our previous newsletter, we explained how the new UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUA Act”), which modifies the UK’s data and e-privacy regime, has a phased commencement such that most of the provisions require the...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

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Biometrics in Advertising: Consent Is Not Enough

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When using biometrics in advertising, consent is not enough. IAB Canada, a trade association for Canada’s interactive marketing and advertising industry, recently issued policy paper on using biometrics in digital...more

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End of Grace Period: Implementation of Brazil’s Standard Contractual Clauses in International Transfers of Personal Data

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Resolution CD/ANPD No. 19/2024 (the “Resolution”) deepened the provisions of the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (“LGPD”) regarding International Data Transfers (“IDT”) and brought the country closer to European...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Alberta OIPC Issues Report Regarding Responsible AI Governance

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The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (the OIPC) recently issued a report (the Report) summarizing the OIPC's recommendations for a framework to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in...more

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DSAR Response Letter: How to Respond to a Subject Rights Request

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If you’re not accustomed to handling data subject access requests (DSARs), then it’s understandable if you feel a bit nervous about responding. After all, there are all sorts of legal requirements involved and the potential...more

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UK: ICO Launches Consultations on the New Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

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In response to the UK’s new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUA Act) coming into force, the UK Information Commissioner (ICO) has launched two public consultations. The consultations, which aim to shape final guidance on...more

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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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Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Issues Biometric Guidance for the Private Sector

The rise of biometric technologies has ushered in a new era of convenience and security. But with that innovation comes heightened privacy risk. Recognizing the sensitivity of biometric data, the Office of the Privacy...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

A MoFo Privacy Minute: Neural Data Added to Montana’s Genetic Information Privacy Act

Question: How does Montana’s amendment to its Genetic Information Privacy Act (“GIPA”) regulate neurotechnology data, and what obligations might my business face compared to the amendments that were passed in Colorado and...more

Ius Laboris

Balancing Risk and Reality: Using AI at Work

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AI in the workplace can no longer be seen as a problem for tomorrow - it is firmly an issue for today. In this article, we explore how employers can balance the risks and realities of AI at work through good governance,...more

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Impact on Companies with Online Services as Children's Data Protection Gains Ground in Colorado

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Companies offering online services take heed: effective October 1, 2025, Colorado's new children's data protection framework is sending a clear signal of where the future of privacy and social media regulation is headed...more

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Vietnam enacts landmark law on personal data protection: stable standing with stricter compliance

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Vietnam's data privacy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the recent enactment of the Law on Personal Data Protection (PDP Law), effective from 1 January 2026. This new law marks a pivotal step in...more

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Brazil Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) May Be Required Starting August 23, 2025. Is Your Company Ready?

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In August 2024, Brazil’s Data Protection Agency—Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD)—issued the International Transfer Regulations, including the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) template. The SCCs are currently...more

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Thailand ramps up data protection enforcement

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Thailand's Personal Data Protection Committee (“PDPC”) has significantly intensified its enforcement of Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (“PDPA”), announcing on 1 August 2025 eight new administrative...more

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Asia-Pacific privacy authorities publish data anonymisation guide

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On 1 August 2025, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong (“PCPD”), and the Personal Data Protection Bureau, Macao (“PDPB”), in collaboration with seven other privacy and data protection authorities across...more

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Indonesia lowers threshold for mandatory Data Protection Officer appointment

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On 30 July 2025, the Indonesian Constitutional Court (“Court”) issued a landmark ruling, Decision No. 151/PUU-XXII/2024 (“Decision 151”), which significantly broadens the scope of mandatory Data Protection Officer (“DPO”)...more

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Mitigating third-party provider cybersecurity risks navigating the Australian legal framework

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Cybersecurity breaches originating from third-party providers (TPPs) are an escalating concern for Australian businesses. As supply chain risks grow, there is a mounting public expectation that the entity that commissioned...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FTC Consumer Protection and Privacy Enforcement Series: Practical Tips for When Your Company Gets an FTC CID

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Welcome to our new series on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement, where we will provide practical insights into emerging FTC priority areas for consumer protection and data privacy enforcement. Overall, the current FTC...more

IR Global

Smart tech, safe hands

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How can businesses in your jurisdiction adopt AI and automation responsibly, and what guidance are you offering to ensure regulatory compliance?...more

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