On January 17, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued a proposed circular letter for comment regarding the “Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems and External Consumer Data and Information Sources in Insurance Underwriting and Pricing” (the “Circular Letter”). The Circular Letter details NYDFS’ expectations and guidelines for the use of artificial […]
Regulation
Colorado AG Recognizes Global Privacy Control as the First Valid Universal Opt-Out Mechanism
On December 29, 2023, the Colorado Attorney General (the “AG”) announced that the Global Privacy Control (“GPC”) will become the first universal opt-out mechanism (“UOOM”) the AG considers valid under the Colorado Privacy Act (the “CPA”). Effective July 1, 2024, controllers subject to the CPA will need to treat Colorado consumers’ privacy preferences submitted through […]
FCC Plans to Update Data Breach Notification Rules
After a decade and a half under the current data breach notification rules for telecommunications carriers and telecommunications relay services (TRS) providers, the FCC recently unveiled plans to update and expand them. On November 22, 2023, the FCC issued a Report and Order that it intends to consider at its December 13th meeting that would […]
Companies Prepare for Change as EU Legislators Agree on EU Artificial Intelligence Act
On December 8, 2023, following marathon negotiations, European Union (‘EU’) legislators reached a political agreement on the much-anticipated EU Artificial Intelligence Act (‘AI Act’). The AI Act is billed as the first comprehensive legal framework on AI systems worldwide, and will impose obligations on both private and public sector actors which develop, import, distribute, or […]
CPPA Publishes Revised Cybersecurity Audit Regulations in Advance of Board Meeting
On December 8, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) will hold a board meeting seeking public comment on various privacy regulations. The meeting, which will take place on Zoom, will cover several topics listed in its published agenda. The New CPRA Rules Subcommittee will provide an update and present on the Draft Regulations on […]