While businesses rightfully have been focused on preparing for the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), the Nevada and Maine Legislatures have moved forward with legislation that, like the CCPA, features new requirements relating to the sale of consumer personal data. The Nevada bill, which was signed into law on May 29 and amends an existing
California Assembly Approves Amendments to Exclude Employees from CCPA, Protect Loyalty Programs
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, the California Assembly voted to approve four bills to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The legislation now moves to the California Senate.
In total, the Assembly has approved ten CCPA amendments. Here’s the full list:
Approved by the California Assembly – May 28 & 29
Bills to Exclude Insurance Companies from the CCPA, Protect Loyalty Programs among Legislation Approved by California Assembly
On Wednesday, the California Assembly voted to approve two bills to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). The legislation now moves to the California Senate.
In total, the Assembly has approved five CCPA amendments. Four bills remain pending before the full Assembly. Here’s the full list:
Approved by the California Assembly This Week
The Ad Law Access Podcast Now Available in iTunes
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP announced the launch of the Ad Law Access podcast – a new podcast from its advertising law and privacy law groups. Hosted by Kelley Drye attorneys, including Christie Grymes Thompson, Alysa Hutnik, John Villafranco, Gonzalo Mon, and Kristi Wolff, the podcast provides updates on advertising and policy law trends, issues,
California Senate Ends Suspense on Privacy Private Right of Action
In February, we posted that the California Attorney General and state Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson had announced a bill that would have materially expanded legal exposure for businesses under the CCPA. The most concerning parts of the bill were the attempts to expand the private right of action to cover privacy practices, while simultaneously removing companies’
Several CCPA Amendments Move Forward in California State Legislature
On April 23, the California Assembly’s Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection held a hearing to discuss a number of proposed amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Here are some of the key bills the Committee voted to move forward:
- Assembly Bill 25: seeks to amend the definition of a “consumer” to
Advertising and Privacy Law Workshop: Charlotte Edition
Please join us on May 1 in Charlotte for a half-day workshop covering the latest advertising and privacy law developments. This interactive event will provide an update on crucial consumer protection issues, deliver practical guidance and benchmarking, and offer an opportunity to connect with peers across a variety of industries.
This workshop will be open
DOJ Releases CLOUD Act White Paper and FAQ
Earlier this month, the Department of Justice released a White Paper and FAQ on the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act. Enacted in March 2018, the CLOUD Act attempts to resolve the legal conflicts that arise when one country orders the disclosure of electronic data pursuant to a criminal investigation, but another country’s
Podcast: Dealing with CCPA Uncertainty
Almost ten months after the California Consumer Protection Act was passed, companies are still trying to figure out what it means. To make things more complicated, over 40 bills have been introduced to make changes to the law, and the Attorney General is required to pass regulations on a number of provisions. How can companies
Court Says Headphone App Not Eavesdropping, But May Be Deceptive
A federal judge allowed a class-action lawsuit alleging Bose collected and shared data about its headphone users to proceed last week on the basis of deceptive advertising. The decision underscores the risks that internet of things (IoT) businesses can face if they fail to accurately communicate to consumers how a mobile app or “smart” product