Insights on Privacy, Data Protection & Data Security

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect January 1, 2020 and created several rights for California residents, including the game-changing right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

Please join Arent Fox for a virtual conversation with Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04), the Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, exploring Congress’ next steps.

On May 26, 2020, a Magistrate Judge in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ordered Capital One to turn over a digital forensic investigation report in a class action arising out of a 2019 cyber incident affecting roughly 100 million US residents.

CCPA enforcement begins July 1, 2020, and depending on the timing of the expedited review, it now may include enforcement for the Attorney General’s Final Regulations.

Companies using payment processors should vet the companies they work with and require reasonable security controls.

There have been developments in the following five proposed amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

On April 30, 2020, a group of Republican senators announced plans to introduce a federal privacy law called the “COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act of 2020” (CCDPA)[1].  Senator Wicker, who led the group of senators, has previously advocated for a federal privacy law.[2]

Among the many changes COVID-19 has brought, one far-reaching change for employers has been transitioning their workforces to work from home wherever possible. Unfortunately, there has been a rise in phishing and hacking attempts to take advantage of vulnerabilities that arise from these adjustments

Zoom Video Communications, the remote conferencing service whose usage has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been sued in California federal court in two putative class action cases alleging, among other claims, violations of users’ privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act.

In the true spirit of Arent Fox, we are working to be Smart in Your World as many of us are doing the best we can to stay safe in our own communities (i.e., social distancing).

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB), an independent body that promotes cooperation and consistent application of data protection rules throughout the European Union, has released draft guidelines on connected vehicles and mobility-related applications.

The introduction of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) at the beginning of the year continues a global trend of law-makers introducing new and more stringent rules for companies using individuals’ data.

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra somewhat unexpectedly proposed revisions to the CCPA regulations last week, including several substantive modifications to what was previously thought of as potentially final regulations.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is the landmark privacy law in the US that formally went into effect January 1, 2020, and provides California residents with rights regarding the collection, use, and sharing of their personal information.

Important information for brand protection, including recent Arent Fox News on advertising and marketing issues, as well as headlines that matter for privacy and data security.

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra recently released proposed modifications to his initial California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulation adjustments.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is the landmark privacy law that formally went into effect January 1, 2020 and provides California residents with various rights regarding the collection, use, and sharing of their personal information.

Arent Fox Privacy Partner Eva Pulliam will speak as part of a panel at Microsoft’s 2nd Annual Tech Law Summit.

In November, Google announced a plan to offer restricted data processing to ensure businesses can treat Google as a service provider under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) launched tools in late November that will assist businesses with California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) compliance, by increasing consumer control over data on all DAA participating companies through simple tools.

Headlines that matter for privacy and data security.

The FTC was primarily listening for comments without providing much input.

As security risks continue to be at the forefront of legislators’ agendas across the country, New York has joined the growing roster of states pressing businesses to develop more robust breach procedures.

News and analysis that matters for privacy and data security.

Associate Eva Pulliam recently wrote the article, “CCPA’s Potential Impact in the Automotive Space,” that was published in The Privacy Advisor on October 1, 2019.