While it remains to be seen what the final text of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) looks like when it is ultimately implemented on January 1, 2020, at present it seems likely that businesses and employers can expect an influx of lawsuits … [Read more] about An Update on the California Consumer Privacy Act and Its Private Right of Action
California Legislature Amends CCPA
Last Friday, the California Senate and Assembly passed SB-1121, amending the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) as enacted in June. We previously issued an advisory following the June enactment, and will host a webinar discussing the law (as … [Read more] about California Legislature Amends CCPA
Brazil Transitions from Sectoral to Omnibus Privacy Regime
On August 14, Brazil adopted its new General Data Protection Law (LGPD) designed to replace and/or supplement its existing sectoral privacy framework. Brazil’s LGPD echoes many of the components of the GDPR and will likely serve as part of Brazil’s … [Read more] about Brazil Transitions from Sectoral to Omnibus Privacy Regime
South Carolina Enacts Insurance Data Security Act
South Carolina recently enacted a prescriptive data security law for insurers. The law bears resemblance to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) cybersecurity rules that entered into force last year. In short, the South Carolina law … [Read more] about South Carolina Enacts Insurance Data Security Act
NYDFS Cybersecurity Requirements Compliance Deadline Nears for Key Provisions
September 4, 2018 marks the end of the transitional period for covered entities to comply with several key provisions of the NYDFS Cybersecurity Requirements that require certain systemic and sustained measures. These provisions include the … [Read more] about NYDFS Cybersecurity Requirements Compliance Deadline Nears for Key Provisions