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State AGs Take the Lead on Privacy Enforcement as Federal Action Stalls

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With the continued absence of comprehensive federal privacy legislation after nearly 20 years of debate, state attorneys general (AGs) are increasingly asserting their role as primary regulators in the data privacy space....more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

New Laws Regulate How Companies Interact with Children's Data

If your business operates a website or provides online services that collect data about children, you should be aware of expanding legal requirements from U.S. states regulating how private companies interact with minors....more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

California Adopts Regulations on Cybersecurity Audits

California has approved new regulations requiring some companies to conduct annual audits of their cybersecurity programs, including the policies, procedures, and practices for protecting personal information. On July 24,...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

NY Delays Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Enforcement as Lawsuit Proceeds

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Last week, on July 14, 2025, a New York federal court issued a general stay of enforcement of the NY Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act, which went into effect just days earlier, on July 8, 2025. As a result, businesses...more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

No More Warnings: Ignoring AG Costs $85,000

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong recently announced the state’s first-ever enforcement settlement under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) with TicketNetwork, Inc., an online ticket marketplace. The settlement...more

Hogan Lovells

New California bills aim to limit uses of consumer data and AI systems: What companies should know

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California has long been a frontrunner when it comes to consumer protection and privacy laws, and 2025 is shaping up to be no exception. State lawmakers and regulators are advancing a wave of new bills and regulations across...more

Wiley Rein LLP

States Continue Privacy Law Enforcement Efforts

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Recent enforcement activities in California and Connecticut highlight that states are ready and willing to actively enforce their comprehensive privacy laws. These recent actions – which continue the trend of states ramping...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Connecticut AG Announces First Settlement Under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act

On July 8, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a settlement with TicketNetwork, Inc. for alleged violations of the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA). The settlement is the first publicly announced...more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

Mid-Year Report for State Consumer Privacy Laws

Now that we have passed the halfway mark in 2025, we are taking a look back at significant developments that have already occurred this year in the consumer data privacy landscape. Five more states’ comprehensive privacy laws...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

State AGs, and Mark Twain, Hold Companies Accountable for AI Use

This week, two state attorneys general on very different ends of the political spectrum announced separate actions related to purported discrimination by AI services. Missouri sent inquiry letters to four Big Tech companies...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

US Privacy Footprint Continues to Expand: Tennessee and Minnesota Join the State Law Club

The US “comprehensive” law landscape continues to expand, with two more states—Tennessee (July 1) and Minnesota (July 31) —joining the “comprehensive” privacy law club. Five of these -Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire,...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

New Wave of Privacy Litigation: Plaintiffs Press Untested Theories Under 2005 Colorado Prevention of Telemarketing Fraud Act

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In what appears to be an emerging privacy litigation trend, plaintiffs’ attorneys have recently filed a series of putative class action lawsuits targeting data companies in possession of cellular telephone numbers. The...more

Blank Rome LLP

Ninth Circuit Scrutinizes California Wiretap Law: Will Website Chat and Analytics Survive Legal Challenge?

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The Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments on June 10, 2025, in three closely watched appeals—Gutierrez v. Converse Inc., Mikulsky v. Bloomingdale’s, LLC, and Thomas v. Papa John’s International, Inc.—that could shape the future...more

Cooley LLP

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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Connecticut Enacts Significant Amendments to State’s Data Privacy Law

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On June 25, Connecticut Governor Lamont signed Senator James Maroney’s SB 1295 into law. The bill makes several notable changes to Connecticut’s existing consumer data privacy law, including modifying its applicability...more

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Texas Responsible AI Governance Act Enacted

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On June 22, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA or the Texas AI Act) into law. The new law goes into effect January 1, 2026. The law places obligations...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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Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect July 1

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Most employers are prepared for new laws at the start of each year – but did you know that a heap of new workplace laws take effect at the halfway point? Here’s your employer cheat sheet to prepare for July 1 effective dates…...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

U.S. Privacy Litigation Update: May 2025

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Keypoint: In this post: (1) Standing may depend on how specific plaintiffs’ complaint is; (2) the 2d Circuit adopts the 3rd and 9th Circuit’s narrower interpretation of PII under the VPPA; (3) Promises in privacy policies not...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Proposed State Privacy Law Update: June 23, 2025

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Keypoint: Texas enacts two amendments to its data broker law while New York’s legislature passes a social media warning bill. Below is the twenty fourth weekly update on the status of proposed state privacy legislation in...more

Perkins Coie

Colorado Expands Reach of Obligations for Processing Biometric Identifiers and Biometric Data

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Key Takeaways - - Amendments to the Colorado Privacy Act, which go into effect on July 1, 2025, establish obligations surrounding both biometric identifiers and biometric data and the broader category of biometric...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Navigating the Patchwork of State Consumer Privacy Statutes: An E-Commerce Compliance Playbook

Online retailers now face an increasingly complex matrix of state consumer-privacy statutes that impose prescriptive requirements on data collection, monetization, and cybersecurity practices. ...more

Fisher Phillips

AI Call-Monitoring Lawsuits Are Heating Up: 5 Steps Your Business Can Take to Minimize Risk

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A new lawsuit just filed against an AI software provider offers a clear warning for any business using artificial intelligence to monitor or record customer service calls. On June 13, a California plaintiff filed a federal...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

North Dakota Passes New Data Security Law for “Financial Corporations”

North Dakota recently passed a law establishing new rules for certain financial companies operating in the state – specifically “financial corporations.” The new obligations will take effect on August 1, 2025. They will apply...more

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