China’s New Regulations for Cross-Border Transfers
In March 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China published new regulations on the cross-border data flows. These regulations aim to loosen the constraints of the compliance burden companies face while having operations in China...
FTC Updates the Health Breach Notification Rule: Health-Related Websites & Mobile Apps Beware
The FTC recently updated the Health Breach Notification Rule regarding the disclosure of health related information among websites and mobile applications.
Privacy Dynamics Woven into Recent Foreign Aid Package
In April 2024, the "Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" and "Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024" were signed into legislation, resulting in numerous data privacy matters being affected...
New Department of Labor Rule Enhances Protections for Farmworkers
The DoL recently announced a final rule aimed at strengthening protections for farmworkers under the H-2A program. This rule, effective June 28, 2024, addresses vulnerabilities and abuses experienced by workers in the program, promoting fair lab
CMS Finalizes Rule Increasing Minimum Staffing Standards in Nursing Homes
On April 22, 2024, The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services released a final rule that implements new minimum nurse staffing requirements in nursing homes...
Let the Competition Begin! Everything You Need to Know About the FTC Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the United States FTC issued a sweeping final rule regarding the use of non-compete clauses in employment, creating new prohibitions and other changes to ongoing non-competes.
A Quick & Easy Guide to California’s Suite of Proposed AI Regulations
California rolled out 31 new Artificial Intelligence bills affecting almost every level of commerce. Find out how they may affect your business, human resource operations, healthcare, schools, and more.
Navigating the Updated OCR Guidance on Online Tracking Technologies: Key Insights
The recent update issued by OCR on March 18, 2024, revised the initial guidance from December 1, 2022, providing clearer directives for HIPAA covered entities and business associates regarding the deployment of online tracking tools.
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
The EU Consumer Protection Agency has rallied against Meta's "Pay or Consent" model, claiming it is entirely too aggressive and coercive, fundamentally undermining the principles of GDPR.