Senate Bill (SB) 1130, legislation that would establish criminal penalties for certain uses of wearable recording devices, continues to move through the California legislature. I’ve had the honor of discussing this measure with staff of the bill’s sponsor, California State Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes, and anticipate there will be more efforts to enact laws
AI Glasses Not a Good Look in New York Courthouses
New York has become the first state to prohibit AI-enabled smart glasses and other recording-enabled eyewear in all state courthouses. The new policy reflects growing concern over the ability of these devices to discreetly capture audio, video, photographs, and AI-generated transcripts. Below are answers to some common questions about the new rule and what it…
Is a CCPA Risk Assessment Required When Using Productivity Management and Monitoring Platforms?
Key Takeaways
- Outlines key considerations for businesses using productivity management and monitoring platforms – such as, Teramind, ActivTrak, and Insightful – and whether their use may require a CCPA risk assessment.
- Identifies the specific CCPA risk assessment triggers most relevant to such productivity technologies.
Productivity management and monitoring platforms have become a fixture of the…
Is a CCPA Risk Assessment Required When Recording Customer Calls?
Key Takeaways
- Analyzes whether recording customer service and sales calls triggers the CCPA’s new risk assessment requirements.
- Identifies the specific CCPA triggers most relevant to call recording, particularly when AI analytics are applied to recordings.
- Notes related obligations under state wiretapping laws and other state privacy frameworks.
Recording customer calls is among the most common…
Is a CCPA Risk Assessment Required When Using AI-Powered Hiring and Screening Tools?
Key Takeaways
- Examines how AI-driven hiring and applicant screening tools interact with the CCPA’s new risk assessment requirements.
- Identifies the CCPA risk assessment triggers most likely to apply—including automated decision-making and systematic observation of applicants.
Artificial intelligence has made significant inroads into the hiring process. Employers increasingly rely on AI-driven tools to screen resumes, analyze…
California Privacy Agency Invites Comments on CCPA Application to Employee and Applicant Data
When assisting businesses with the commercial aspects of the California Consumer Privacy Act, we advise them that this same law, with “consumer” in its name, also applies to data related to job applicants, employees, contractors, and other California state residents. Some are surprised, but we get to work addressing some nuanced issues, as some…
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…
A Closer Look at the President’s Latest Executive Order Regarding State AI Legislation
Following failed congressional attempts to limit state AI laws, on December 11, 2025, the President issued an Executive Order titled Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence. The Order represents federal intervention into the growing landscape of state-level AI regulation. According to the Administration, a patchwork of state laws has created inconsistent and…