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Privacy Law: Status of Legal Practice Area in 2025

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Privacy law is a growing and dynamic area of practice for many attorneys. A wave of state legislation with data protection requirements places new obligations on businesses and public institutions. The history of privacy law The roots of privacy law in the U.S. Seven more states passed such laws in 2024.

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2024 Law Firm Data Security Guide: How to Keep Your Law Firm Secure

Clio

Here, we’ll outline the fundamentals of law firm data security in 2024. Law Firm Data Security 101 Let’s start with the basics. These are the essential things you need to know about law firm data security in 2024. What is a law firm’s data security risk?

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California’s DELETE Act has come into force: what are the new requirements for data brokers?

Legal IT Group

Practical advice Monitor your activities and register if you fall within the definition of a data broker in the state of California. As of 2024, the fine for failure to register will double to two hundred dollars ($200) in addition to the other fees described above.

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The FCC Expands Scope of Data Breach Notification Rules

Inside Privacy

The Order makes several notable changes to the prior rules, including broadening the definitions of a reportable “breach” and “covered data,” requiring covered entities to notify the FCC in addition to federal law enforcement of breaches, and modifying certain customer notification requirements.

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Why Do Companies Get to Profit Off My Period Cramps?

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

12] However, these apps may provide a false sense of autonomy, as there is currently not a single comprehensive federal law that gives Americans control over their own data. [13] 14] This approach leaves massive gaps in the protection of health data. [15] 31, 2024) [link] [13] Data Privacy Laws.:

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Building a Digital Future: Is America Ready for a Federal Digital Bill of Rights?

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

In the wake of Governor Ron DeSantis signing Florida’s Digital Bill of Rights (“FDBR”) into law, the call for federal legislation aimed at protecting freedom of speech, privacy, and regulation of big technology companies in the digital realm has become louder than ever. [3] 9, 2024), [link]. [5] Kennedy Jr.’s & Tech.

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National Security Update: DOJ Unveils Rules Restricting Sensitive Bulk Data Transfers

Debevoise Data Blog

DOJ Issues Landmark Rules on Sensitive Data On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued the Final Rule on Preventing Access to Sensitive Data, creating a comprehensive export control regime to restrict the transfer of bulk sensitive personal and government-related data to foreign adversaries deemed threats to U.S.