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FTC and HHS Announce Updated Health Privacy Publication

Inside Privacy

In addition to these general guidelines, the guidance also contains a number of specific examples of actions that may trigger FTC Act compliance concerns. The guidance aligns with the FTC’s September 2021 “ Statement of the Commission on Breaches by Health Apps and Other Connected Devices.”

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Pandemic-Related Legal Ethics Opinions: A Compendium

LawSites

This practice may include the law of their licensing jurisdiction or other law as permitted by ABA Model Rule 5.5(c) c) or (d), including, for instance, temporary practice involving other states’ or federal laws. Pennsylvania Bar Association and Philadelphia Bar Association, Joint Formal Opinion 2021-100 (March 2, 2021).

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Southwest’s Technology Troubles Accelerate DOT Action?

The North Carolina Journey of Law and Technology

However, federal law requires airlines to reimburse passengers for canceled or, in some situations, “significantly delayed” flights. In early January, the DOT issued a notice to “reaffirm its commitment to vigorously enforce the law to protect aviation consumers.” Department of Transportation (“DOT”) make things “right?”

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New Requirements for Localisation of Major Internet Companies in Russia

Debevoise Data Blog

On 1 July 2021, [1] Federal Law No. 236-FZ on the Internet Activities of Foreign Entities in the Russian Federation (the “Law”) [2] came into force, requiring establishment of local presence, such as a branch, a representative office, or a subsidiary, for foreign Internet companies whose activities are focused on Russian users.

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Face Forward Part 2: Proposed Legislation and Strategies for Compliant Use of Facial Recognition

Debevoise Data Blog

In this part, we assess where the law seems to be heading and offer some practical risk reduction strategies. Federal and State Legislation There is currently no federal law that specifically regulates biometric privacy. No comprehensive and preemptive federal law seems likely to pass anytime soon.

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How to Make Sure Your Law Firm's Website is ADA Compliant

Centerbase

Ensuring that your law firm’s website is ADA compliant is another way to show that you care. In this blog, we’ll cover the basics of the ADA and ADA compliance. We’ll also dive into how to make your law firm website accessible and why, above all, accessibility matters and should be strived for. What is ADA compliance?

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Face Forward: Strategies for Complying with Facial Recognition Laws

Debevoise Data Blog

Digital Doorbells: If any more evidence is needed that facial recognition technology has hit the mainstream, consider CNET’s review of the best facial recognition security cameras of 2021. What Kind of Data Do Facial Recognition Laws Cover? The law contains two main requirements. C20-1084JLR, 2021 WL 1401633, at *2 (W.D.

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