When the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) was enacted, it created the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and delegated to the CPPA significant regulatory authority. One of the areas of that authority is cybersecurity, which includes performing cybersecurity audits annually. On September 8, 2023, the CPPA considered a draft set of regulations that would establish
CCPA-Covered Businesses Be On the Look Out for a Letter from the California Attorney General
Though enforcement of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) which amended the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has been paused for now, the State of California is not resting when it comes to compliance with the CCPA.
On July 14, 2023, California’s Attorney General announced an “investigative sweep” regarding compliance with the CCPA.
Data Protection Update: Q3 Noteworthy Dates
FTC Safeguards Law (and Car Dealerships)
June 9th marked the deadline for financial institutions, including certain non-banking institutions that collect or maintain sensitive customer information (e.g., car dealerships), to implement a comprehensive information security program to comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s updated Safeguards Rule. For additional information, see our post: Reminder: The
Websites: A Growing Compliance Concern – CCPA, HIPAA, Accessibility, State Laws…(Updated)
Websites play a vital role for organizations. They facilitate communication with consumers, constituents, patients, employees, donors, and the general public. They project an organization’s image and promote goodwill, provide information about products and services and allow for their purchase. Websites also inform investors about performance, enable job seekers to view and apply for open positions,
Data Protection Update: Q2 2023
As we round the corner into the second quarter of 2023, the following enforcement dates for new or amended state data protection laws are quickly approaching.
CPPA Starts Rulemaking on Cybersecurity, Risk Assessments, and Automated Decision-making
While the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) only recently approved revised amended regulations pertaining to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), it is already on to its next rulemaking.
On February 10, 2023, the CPPA issued an invitation for preliminary comments on proposed rulemaking pertaining to cybersecurity audits
California Privacy Protection Agency Passes Revised Regulations
After a significant delay, on February 3, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) unanimously approved amended regulations. The new regulations have not yet gone into effect as they must first be approved by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). The CPPA’s General Counsel advised that there is no guarantee that the regulations would be
California Attorney General’s New Privacy Enforcement Targets are Apps and Opt-Outs
On the eve of Data Privacy Day, the California Attorney General announced a new investigative focus for compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) on mobile applications, specifically popular apps in the retail, travel, and food service industries. The Attorney General sent letters to businesses with mobile applications that have allegedly failed to
Top 10 Blog Posts for the Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report for 2022
As the year comes to a close here are some of the highlights from the Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report with our Top 10 most popular posts of 2022:
1. California Consumer Privacy Act FAQs: Employment Information
As the California Privacy Rights Act moves toward taking effect and exceptions applying to employment-related data
California Tightens Rules on Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Management
Over the past several years, there has been a significant increase in the use of dashcam technology. The technology available in the market is quite advanced. As we observed here, these devices can be equipped with geolocation, AI, facial recognition, and other technologies. Designed primarily to enhance driver safety and fleet management, privacy concerns