A Closer Look: EU’s Finalized AI Act & What It Means for the U.S.
Touted as the world’s first comprehensive legal framework of its kind, the AI Act will go into effect in stages over the next three years. The AI Act will apply to both businesses operating within the EU and to any AI developers or creators wh
Meta’s “Pay or Consent” Model Instills Consumer Protection Issues in European Union
EU Consumer Protection Agency Rallies Against Meta’s "Pay or Consent" Model as entirely too aggressive and coercive, fundamentally undermining principles of GDPR.
Compromise Brings EU Artificial Intelligence Act One Step Closer to Final
On February 13, 2024, EU member states voted unanimously in favor of the proposed EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”). This comprehensive legislation has been described as an AI-specific version of the EU’s General Data Protection Re
LockBit Takedown & Pseudo-Reemergence Continue to Crystallize the Economic Impacts of Ransomware-as-a-Service
Globally, governments are on the hunt for cybercriminals. It has been proven that international cooperation is vital to safeguard against these sophisticated cyber threats. The past thirty days have been illuminating for some, unsurprising for o
FTC Moves to Modernize Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule
After almost four years of review and 175,000 public comments later, the FTC unveiled its plan to update the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) on December 20, 2023, after the Commission voted 3-0. The last COPPA revision w
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
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.
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...