The shift to remote work in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic poses cybersecurity and information technology risks to companies, particularly due to an expanded work-from-home environment. In the midst of this environment, … [Read more] about Cyber Hygiene and Cyber Threats in the Age of COVID-19
FTC Cautions Against Biased Outcomes in Use of AI and Algorithms
As the healthcare and financial impacts of COVID-19 continue to evolve with the global pandemic, the use of AI technology and associated risks have received greater attention. On April 8, 2020, the FTC posted an extensive summary of its recent … [Read more] about FTC Cautions Against Biased Outcomes in Use of AI and Algorithms
CCPA Plaintiffs Testing whether Any CCPA Violation Can be Used to Bring Class Actions
Plaintiffs’ counsel have started to lay the groundwork in the last few weeks for a broad private right of action under the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”). Alston & Bird has published an Advisory that evaluates this … [Read more] about CCPA Plaintiffs Testing whether Any CCPA Violation Can be Used to Bring Class Actions
Location and Mobile Data in the Fight against COVID-19 – An Overview of U.S. and Global Efforts
Governments are increasingly seeking to leverage consumer geolocation and other mobile device data to assist with fighting the spread of COVID-19, as cases continue to mount globally. Location data can be of significant value to public health … [Read more] about Location and Mobile Data in the Fight against COVID-19 – An Overview of U.S. and Global Efforts
In Response to Covid-19, NYDFS Delays while CA AG Declines to Change CCPA Timing
According to a report from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, the California Attorney General has confirmed that enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will not be delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “We're … [Read more] about In Response to Covid-19, NYDFS Delays while CA AG Declines to Change CCPA Timing