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All dispatches →State Privacy Laws Bringing HIPAA-Style Safeguards to Wearable Health Data
Picture this: Over a third of Americans strap on a wearable—whether it’s an Apple Watch tracking heart rhythms or an Oura ring…
COMPLIANCE China’s New Draft Rules on Data Protection for Big Online Platforms
In a push to strengthen data privacy on China’s major digital platforms, the National Internet Information Office (CAC) and the Ministry of…
Wisconsin Consumer Data Protection Act
Wisconsin has proposed the Consumer Data Protection Act (WCDPA), joining its Midwestern neighbor, Michigan, in advancing comprehensive privacy legislation.
DATA North Carolina’s Comprehensive Privacy Bill
North Carolina has consistently advanced comprehensive privacy legislation, with bills like the Consumer Privacy Act (NC-CPA) establishing a regulatory framework that is…
DATA Michigan’s Personal Data Privacy Act (SB 359/SB 659)
“The bill would enact the “Personal Privacy Data Act” to establish consumers’ rights related to the collection and use of personal data.
DATA Pennsylvania’s Consumer Data Privacy Act (HB78)
The passage of House Bill 78 (HB78), the Consumer Data Privacy Act (CDPA), through the Pennsylvania House of Representatives marks a decisive…
DATA The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act (S.2619/H.4746)
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is on the verge of adopting a data privacy framework that could establish the most stringent consumer protections…
The CalPrivacy Data Broker Crackdown
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) has declared open season on non-compliant data brokers with the formation of its Data Broker Enforcement…
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE The Legal Tech Fund RegTech Market Map Featuring Captain Compliance
The legal services industry, valued at over $2 trillion, is undergoing a rapid, technology-driven transformation, with Regulatory Technology (RegTech) emerging as the…
Mobile Gaming Company Jam City Pays $1.4M for CalPrivacy Violations
We have covered how Honda, Healthline, Tractor Supply Co, and now Jam City have all been fined over $5 million dollars so…
Cookie Governance: The Cross-Functional Business Case
Cookie governance has evolved from a technical checkbox into a strategic imperative that demands collaboration across your entire leadership team.
The Importance of Proving Compliance in Data Privacy for Legal Defense Purposes
One of the most important aspect of data privacy compliance is being able to get any lawsuit or regulator to back off…