While much has been written about the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), the focus has primarily been on the new rights it affords California consumers to have access to and control use of their data and opt out of many transfers to third parties. While this is a sea change in data privacy legislation in […]
Legislation
Oregon Extends Data Breach Notification Obligations to Third Parties
On May 24, 2019, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed into law Senate Bill 684 (SB 684). SB 684 amends the Oregon Consumer Identity Theft Protection Act (“OCITPA”) by extending data breach notification obligations to vendors and by broadening the definition of “personal information” to include information used to access an online account. SB684 extends breach […]
Illinois and Texas Amend Data Breach Notification Laws
On May 27, Illinois and Texas voted to amend their respective data breach notification laws. Illinois amendment SB 1624 requires notice to the state’s Attorney General for data breaches involving a certain threshold of individuals. Texas amendment HB 4390 also requires notice to the state’s Attorney General for data breaches above a threshold, changes the […]
Illinois House and Senate Pass Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act
On May 29, 2019, the Illinois State House unanimously passed the Illinois Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act (the “Act”). The Illinois State House previously unanimously passed the Act on May 23, 2019. Link to text of Illinois AI Video Interview Act. The Act prohibits Illinois employers from using “artificial intelligence” as a means to evaluate […]
Nevada Law Gives Consumers Right to Opt Out of Sale of Personal Information
On May 29, 2019, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed into law Senate Bill 220, an act that amends Nevada’s existing online privacy notice law. This amendment will make Nevada the first state to join California in granting consumers the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information. While providing similar rights to […]