Two new states, Oklahoma and Connecticut may pass data privacy legislation in 2022. Although federal privacy legislation does not look like it will be enacted anytime soon, privacy advocates are watching how the government regulates big tech companies. “2022 Privacy Legislation Success Viable as Three States Lead Way,” Bloomberg Law- January 3rd, 2022 In 2021 two […]
Enforcement actions and fines work as evidenced by WhatsApp’s improved privacy policies following a whopping fine. Further, Google has pledged to improve its privacy protection compliance to a British regulator. “Meta-Owned Messaging Service WhatsApp Launches New Privacy Policy After Record $267M Fine,” Newsweek- November 22nd, 2021 Reeling in the wake of a staggering $267 mm […]
Demands for the U.S. government to enact strong data privacy laws continue to mount as more privacy rights groups are clamoring for change. “Over 40 Groups Call on Congress to Finally Pass Federal Data Privacy Standard,” Daily Dot- October 13th, 2021 In the wake of the Facebook whistleblower testimony, more than 40 privacy advocate groups […]
Adhering to data privacy laws such as California’s CCPA requires vigilance. With respect to these privacy laws, academics are now asking whether they are serving their intended purpose. “Got workers in California? It’s time to brush up on the state’s data privacy law,” HR Drive- August 30th, 2021 California’s data privacy law (CCPA), the first […]
Last week, state privacy rulings included failures in Florida and Washington. At this point, to the disappointment of privacy rights supporters, Virginia is the only state to pass a privacy law in 2021. Each week, it becomes increasingly clear that the privacy issue will only be effectively resolved at the federal level. “State Data Privacy […]
The continued “call to arms” for companies to implement protection and responsibility of the collection and use of data remains at a fevered pitch. To support these critical goals, innovative solutions are developing faster as the infrastructure industry supporting these initiatives continues to grow at a staggering pace “It’s Time To Take Control Of Your […]