- at least 100,000 consumers;
State Enforcers Step Up Scrutiny of Foreign Data Transfers: What Organizations Should Know
U.S. organizations have long focused on federal requirements governing international data transfers. But a growing wave of state enforcement—particularly in Florida and Texas—signals that regulators are increasingly scrutinizing how companies move sensitive data outside the United States, especially when foreign adversaries may be involved. Recent developments suggest organizations should reassess their data flows, vendor relationships
A Reminder About Florida’s Ban on Offshore Health Data Storage: What Providers and Vendors Should Know
In May 2023, Florida enacted a significant change to its health data laws. Senate Bill 264 amended the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act restricting where certain patient data can be stored and accessed. Codified at Section 408.051(3) of the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act, the change mandates that:
In addition to the
Can AI Chatbots Replace Lawyers: Not If a NY Senate Bill Can Help It
Some years ago, I listened to Richard Susskind speak about the “Future of Professions” and, in his view, how systems like AI might replace them. Indeed, the disruption he predicted largely has materialized in recent years, as many assess what impact AI will have on certain professional services, knowledge-based occupations, such as attorneys, accountants, healthcare
Trump Administration’s EO on Cybercrime and a Cyber Strategy for America
On Friday, March 6, 2026, the White House issued a sweeping Executive Order (EO) titled, “Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens.” The EO reflects what most organizations already know all too well: cybercrime is no longer an episodic threat. It is a relentless, organized enterprise that is inflicting devastating financial
Top 10 Privacy, AI & Cybersecurity Issues for 2026
As Data Privacy Day 2026 approaches, organizations face an inflection point in privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity compliance. The pace of technological adoption, in particular AI tools, continues to outstrip legal, governance, and risk frameworks. At the same time, regulators, plaintiffs, and businesses are increasingly focused on how data is collected, used, monitored, and safeguarded.
Florida’s Digital Wiretapping Surge: What Businesses Need to Know About FSCA Litigation
A blend of evolving judicial interpretation, aggressive plaintiffs’ counsel, and decades-old statutory language has brought new life to the Florida Security of Communications Act (FSCA) as a vehicle for challenging commonplace website technologies.
At its core, the FSCA was enactedto protect privacy by prohibiting the unauthorized interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications — with
New CCPA Regulations Go Into Effect, Updated FAQs Summarize Key Compliance Requirements
We’re pleased to announce the publication of a comprehensive resource on the Jackson Lewis website:
With California’s updated CCPA regulations now in effect as of January 1, 2026, businesses face expanded compliance requirements in several critical areas.
The Hidden Legal Minefield: Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 4: Data Security, Breach Notification, and Third-Party AI Processing Risks
The Hidden Legal Minefield: Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 3 –Privacy, Surveillance, and Labor Law Violations
As we have discussed in prior posts, AI-enabled smart glasses are rapidly evolving from niche wearables into powerful tools with broad workplace appeal — but their innovative capabilities bring equally significant legal and privacy concerns. In Part 1, we addressed compliance issues that arise when these wearables collect biometric information. In Part 2