EU’s Cookie Reduction Pledge: How It Affects Your Business
The EU's cookie reduction pledge represents a significant move towards enhanced digital privacy. While offering more control over cookies, the emergence of alternative tracking methods like device fingerprinting and contextual targeting highligh
Forecasting 2024 Global Privacy Legislative Developments
Global legislative developments in the privacy sphere were abundant in 2023. Privacy professionals from around the world predict that legislation pertaining to data privacy and cyber security will continue to flourish in 2024, and this post expl
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Holds Hearing on Assisted Living for First Time in 20 Years
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging recently held its first hearing in 20 years on aging services. Here's what you need to know.
The World’s First Comprehensive AI Law — the EU AI Act — is a Landmark in AI Regulation
Globally, business owners are asking how the European Union’s AI Act affects their business. This article will delve into the Act and how businesses will be affected globally, with an emphasis on the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Labor has Finalized Its New Independent Contractor Rule: Here’s What It Means for Your Business
The DOL announced its Final Independent Contractor Rule that defines whether a worker is considered an employee or independent contractor under the FLSA
HHS Warnings Trigger Class Actions Against Medical Providers for Use of Online Tracking Technologies
After roughly a year of multiple warnings by the HHS concerning the usage of online tracking technologies and associated privacy and security risks, class action lawsuits have begun to be filed...
California Privacy Protection Agency Board Approves Legislative Proposal to Require Browsers to Offer Opt-out Preference Signals
On December 8, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted 5-0 at its meeting to advance a legislative proposal to require browser vendors to include a feature that allows users to exercise their California privacy rights t
New Rule Requires Increased Transparency in Nursing Home Ownership
On November 15, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule requiring increased transparency in nursing home ownership...