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DOJ Issues New Policy on CFAA Prosecutions

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Today, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) updated its policy regarding charging violations under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”).  This is the first update to the DOJ’s policy since 2014, and it is effective immediately.  The policy states that all federal prosecutors who wish to charge cases under the CFAA must follow the new policy and consult with the Criminal Division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section before bringing any charges.  Importantly, the policy delineates … [Read more] about DOJ Issues New Policy on CFAA Prosecutions

EDPB Issues Draft Guidelines on the Calculation of Administrative Fines

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On May 16, 2022, the European Data Protection Board (‘EDPB’) published draft regulatory guidelines (‘draft guidance’) on the calculation of administrative fines for infringements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’). In the draft … [Read more] about EDPB Issues Draft Guidelines on the Calculation of Administrative Fines

The California Privacy Protection Agency Solicits Public Input on Forthcoming Privacy Regulations

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The California Privacy Protection Agency Board began its preliminary rulemaking activities to solicit input on forthcoming regulations under the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) in September 2021 when it met to review the CPRA rulemaking … [Read more] about The California Privacy Protection Agency Solicits Public Input on Forthcoming Privacy Regulations

U.S. Department of Commerce Announces the Establishment of a Global CBPR Forum

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On April 21, 2022, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, and the United States of America issued a  Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Declaration announcing the establishment of the Global Cross-Border … [Read more] about U.S. Department of Commerce Announces the Establishment of a Global CBPR Forum

Colorado Issues Pre-Rulemaking Considerations for the Colorado Privacy Act

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On April 12, 2022, the Colorado Department of Law (the “Department”) released its Pre-Rulemaking Considerations for the Colorado Privacy Act (the “CPA”), following state Attorney General Phil Weiser’s remarks at the International Association of … [Read more] about Colorado Issues Pre-Rulemaking Considerations for the Colorado Privacy Act