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The 6 new privacy laws coming in 2023: What you need to know. With today’s cyber world being compared to the wild west. Does it ever cross your mind how the law makers plan on staying above the curve of cyber-crime? This article summarizes six new cyber privacy laws that may be worth checking out. A few take aways are as follows: 1.       The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) was signed into law in 2021 and is scheduled to go into effect in 2023. 2.      While each intentional violation of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may be penalized by up to $7,500, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provides those violations involving the PII of minors, intentional or unintentional, may also result in fines up to $7,500. 3.      On March 25, 2022, Utah became the sixth state to enact a comprehensive privacy law, the Utah Consumer Privacy Act. This law goes into effect on December 31, 2023, and businesses that need to comply with this law should start preparations now to ensure that they are ready before the effective date. #LetsBeCarefulOutThere #flcc The 6 new privacy laws coming in 2023: What you need to know (termageddon.com)

Starting tomorrow, July 1, Texas - the second largest US state (in population, area and GDP) - will have and enforce a general privacy law. No longer is it just "California and several smaller states" - Texas is a heavy hitting addition to the "state privacy law" column. Our Goodwin privacy/cyber team covers it here, w Jacqueline Klosek, Federica De Santis, Gabe Maldoff, Dena Kia, Jud Welle, Mark David McPherson, Kyle Tayman. https://lnkd.in/eknZunD5 *** Attorney General Ken Paxton is already doubling down on enforcement, announcing a special new taskforce and warning companies that any violations "will be met with the full force of the law" and that "I am doubling down to protect privacy rights.” Message heard loud and clear! https://lnkd.in/ef35gevG *** Indeed, the Texas AG has already emerged as a leading enforcer of privacy laws, bringing actions under the state's biometric privacy statute (CUBI) as well as the data broker legislation. See here about the recent enforcement sweep, including letters sent to 100 data brokers: https://lnkd.in/eR8jBnHy

Hello, Colorado businesses! The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) gives customers more control over their data. Dive into Secure Privacy's latest blog post to understand the key details of CPA and its implications for you, while also receiving helpful steps to ensure your compliance in 2024. Discover the following CPA’s core requirements & rights. Get ahead of the game now! Check out our full blog post: https://vist.ly/36nz4 #SecurePrivacy #ColoradoPrivacyAct #DataPrivacy #Compliance

Did you know that almost six years have passed since the inception of the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")?💡 On October 12, 2017, Alastair Mactaggart, Rick Arney, and Mary Stone Ross filed a ballot initiative containing the preliminary language of the CCPA. Since then, the CCPA has experienced numerous key events, such as proposed and finalized regulations, an ongoing lawsuit about enforcement, notable private right of actions, and dual regulatory enforcement. Navigating these significant milestones might seem daunting, but we compiled a comprehensive timeline guide to help: https://lnkd.in/eKguuwkt. This record captures pivotal moments in the law's trajectory, both past and future, and we will keep updating the record as the law continues to change. And ICYMI: the California Privacy Protection Agency is holding a public meeting tomorrow, September 8, to discuss the draft cybersecurity audit and risk assessment regulations, among other topics. #privacylaw #CCPA #CPRA #privacypros

🚀✨ Hold onto your keyboards, IT pros and cybersecurity mavens! The winds of change are blowing, and it's all about the latest twist in the federal privacy law saga! 🌪💻 🛑 Business groups and civil rights champions are clashing over the newest draft of the much-debated legislation. Will it pass the committee test this Thursday? 🧐💼 👉 Here are some insider insights and predictions to spice up your tech-talk game: 🔍 **What's the fuss about?**: The battle lines are drawn between privacy advocates and corporate giants. Strap in for a clash of the titans! 💥🛡 🔒 **Privacy vs. Profit**: The eternal tug-of-war continues as interests collide. Who will emerge victorious this round? 🏆💰 📅 **Countdown to Crunch Time**: With the markup looming large, will compromises be struck, or will it be a stalemate? 🕰⚖ 💡 **Key takeaway**: Buckle up, folks! The tech policy rollercoaster is gearing up for another wild ride! 🎢🔒 🤖💬 Drop your thoughts below, tech trailblazers! Let's decode the future together! #ainews #automatorsolutions 🔍💬 Read more about the latest hurdles facing the federal privacy law on CyberScoop: [Federal privacy law faces new hurdles ahead of markup](https://buff.ly/3zfCUQa) 💡🔐 #PrivacyLaw #TechPolicy #DataProtection #CyberSecurity #ITPros #EngageWithTech #InnovateOrPerish 🌐🔒 #CyberSecurityAINews ----- Original Publish Date: 2024-06-26 14:29

Texas AG Launches Data Privacy Team. In addition to the Data Privacy and Security Act, the newly created team will enforce other privacy-related laws, including #COPPA and #HIPAA. Companies handling consumer data must carefully navigate a gauntlet of varying state privacy laws, in addition to industry-specific federal regulations. This increased regulatory scrutiny by the Texas AG highlights the urgency to ensure compliance with state privacy laws. Companies can work with PRIVO to make sure they are in compliance. #YesYouCan with PRIVO. https://hubs.li/Q02Bd54j0

New: I honed in on one important component of the American Privacy Rights Act discussion draft bill: the way it handles the largest, most-prolific purveyors of Americans' personal data. In its current form, the legislation would bring some much needed sunlight to an otherwise shady industry, forcing data brokers to identify themselves and their business model prominently on their websites, offer clear opt-out options for data collection and create a national registry to help policymakers and the public better track the industry. But critics said the measures lack the kind of harder regulatory bite that would meaningfully constrain the widespread sharing and selling of American data. https://lnkd.in/ed5PVapk

As I dig deeper into my degree I start learning and discovering so many things I never thought I would look at. Part of this was the law pasted below. I did not know Colorado had privacy laws like this. The most fascinating thing I find is the definition of consent. (5) "CONSENT" MEANS A CLEAR, AFFIRMATIVE ACT SIGNIFYING A CONSUMER'S FREELY GIVEN, SPECIFIC, INFORMED, AND UNAMBIGUOUS AGREEMENT, SUCH AS BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT, INCLUDING BY ELECTRONIC MEANS, OR OTHER CLEAR, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION BY WHICH THE CONSUMER SIGNIFIES AGREEMENT TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA. THE FOLLOWING DOES NOT CONSTITUTE CONSENT: (a) ACCEPTANCE OF A GENERAL OR BROAD TERMS OF USE OR SIMILAR DOCUMENT THAT CONTAINS DESCRIPTIONS OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING ALONG WITH OTHER, UNRELATED INFORMATION; (b) HOVERING OVER, MUTING, PAUSING, OR CLOSING A GIVEN PIECE OF CONTENT; AND (c) AGREEMENT OBTAINED THROUGH DARK PATTERNS. https://lnkd.in/gNZjJiPG

Stay informed on navigating privacy compliance in 2024 and beyond with Kiran Jeevanjee's latest #PracticalPrivacy blog. Read on to learn how New Jersey and New Hampshire are shaping the landscape with their latest bills and dive into key insights and implications: https://loom.ly/ldbWjyk

T minus 3 months (and counting), Texas... Does your business have personal information about Texas residents? If so, you may need to get ready for the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, which goes into effect on July 1st. Check out the article that Julian Williams and I wrote about 2024 changes to state consumer privacy laws, including right here in Texas. Reach out if we can help your business get ready. #dataprivacy #consumerprivacy #texasbusiness #wearemorganlewis https://lnkd.in/gHg7PqGm