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Understanding the Colorado AI Act

The Colorado AI Act, set to take effect on February 1, 2026, introduces new consumer protection regulations for AI systems used by Colorado residents. It imposes disclosure requirements for public-facing AI systems and stricter obligations for high-risk AI systems –

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Maryland’s New Approach to Data Minimization Creates Unique Compliance Issues

On May 9, 2024, Governor Wes Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) making Maryland the seventeenth state to enact a comprehensive data privacy law. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, but it does not apply to

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The EU AI Act: Part Two – High-Risk AI Systems

This is part two of our examination of the European Union’s new artificial intelligence law, the (“EU AI Act”).  In part one, we introduced the scope of the EU AI Act and discussed what types of AI systems are outright

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Posted in Artificial Intelligence

The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act: Part One – Scope and Prohibited Systems

The European Union recently enacted its new artificial intelligence regulation, the (“EU AI Act”).  The new law is expected to have a substantial impact on the AI industry, including on companies outside of the EU, much as the GDPR did.

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Posted in Artificial Intelligence

The Biden Administration’s Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights

As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly expands throughout the private sector and government, the Biden administration has published a report titled A Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights. A summary is available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ai-bill-of-rights/ and the full

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Does the CCPA Apply to Financial Institutions?

Despite the global pandemic, the California Attorney General will begin enforcing the California Consumer Privacy Act on July 1 as planned, so even in this new work-from-home environment, businesses must continue to work towards compliance and resolve any open issues.

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Posted in CCPA, Legislation, Privacy, Regulations

5 Ways in Which Your Company’s Privacy Policy is Insufficient

Well thought-out internal privacy policies and procedures are an essential part of any company’s information management program.  These internal policies should not be confused with a company’s external privacy notice, which informs the company’s customers as to how it may

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Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of FACTA Suit on Standing Grounds

A three-judge panel of the Third Circuit recently affirmed a district court ruling that dismissed a suit for violation of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 (FACTA) for lack of Article III standing.  The plaintiff, Ahmed Kamal,

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Posted in Litigation, Privacy, Regulations

Congress Holds Hearings on Privacy and Data Protection

With all of the hubbub swirling around Capitol Hill last week with the Michael Cohen hearings, you can’t be blamed if you missed the fact that two important congressional hearings on privacy and data protection took place as well, one

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FTC Announces Record Settlement for Children’s Privacy Violations

On February 27, the FTC announced that the operators of the video social networking application Musical.ly, now known as TikTok, agreed to pay $5.7 million to settle allegations that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). According to the

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