The American Privacy Rights Act – Is there a Chance?
In April of this year, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) to establish comprehensive national standards national framework for data privacy in the United States. APRA aims to unify data privacy standards across the country.
B.C. Police Officers Claim Privacy Rights Violated when WhatsApp Texts Accessed
Five police officers in Nelson, B.C. have just launched a constitutional challenge in the B.C. Supreme Court claiming that their privacy rights were violated during an investigation into their WhatsApp messages. They were accused of swapping inappropriate content on their personal smartphones.
TikTok – Privacy Enforcement in the U.S. and Canada is a Struggle
The FTC recently announced that it is referring its investigation into TikTok to the Justice Department, with allegations that the social media app is violating children’s privacy regulations.
Colorado became First State to Enact AI Legislation
On May 17, 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 24-205) (CAIA), regulating the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Enforcement Advisory from California’s New Privacy Regulator
On April 2, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency issued its first Enforcement Advisory 2024-01, reminding businesses that data minimization is a foundational principle of the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA).