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It has been a bustling fall for the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA or Agency). In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, the Agency gifted us not one but two rounds of proposed modifications to the regulations...more
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The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) overwhelmingly passed both legislative chambers this month and is expected to be signed by the Governor in the coming weeks with an effective date of January 1, 2023. Best...more
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