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HHS and FTC Expanding Technology, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Divisions

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In recent weeks, FTC and HHS have announced expansion of the operational areas of their organizations that are dedicated to enforcement of laws and regulations related to technology, privacy, and cybersecurity. On February 17, 2023, the FTC announced the creation of a new Office of Technology in order to “strengthen the FTC’s ability to keep pace with technological challenges in the digital marketplace”, including to “strengthen and support law enforcement investigations and actions.”  The … [Read more] about HHS and FTC Expanding Technology, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Divisions

The EU Supervisory Authorities’ Coordinated Enforcement Action in the EU: This Year It’s All About DPOs

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On March 15, 2023, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) – the body through which the EU Member States’ Supervisory Authorities cooperate – along with 26 EU Supervisory Authorities officially launched a “coordinated enforcement action”, … [Read more] about The EU Supervisory Authorities’ Coordinated Enforcement Action in the EU: This Year It’s All About DPOs

New NAIC Consumer Privacy Model Law Proposed for Insurers

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The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Privacy Protections Working Group (the “Working Group”) released Insurance Consumer Privacy Protection Model Law #674 (“Model 674”) for comment on February 1, 2023. Model 674 is intended to … [Read more] about New NAIC Consumer Privacy Model Law Proposed for Insurers

California Privacy Protection Agency Issues Invitation for Preliminary Comments on Proposed Rulemaking on Risk Assessments, Cybersecurity Audits, and Automated Decisionmaking

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The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued an Invitation for Preliminary Comments on Proposed Rulemaking (Invitation) Friday as it considers new rules regarding Risk Assessments, Cybersecurity Audits, and Automated Decisionmaking. The … [Read more] about California Privacy Protection Agency Issues Invitation for Preliminary Comments on Proposed Rulemaking on Risk Assessments, Cybersecurity Audits, and Automated Decisionmaking

California Privacy Protection Agency Approves CCPA Regulations

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The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) voted unanimously Friday to approve the newest version of the draft California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations. These regulations are substantively the same as those considered by the CPPA Board … [Read more] about California Privacy Protection Agency Approves CCPA Regulations