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Privacy Law: Status of Legal Practice Area in 2025

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998 were significant federal advances in the areas of health information privacy and childrens online data. These few federal laws apply to only some kinds of information. Note the dates.

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What Are the Legal Issues Surrounding Deep Fakes?

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In October 2023, actor Tom Hanks warned fans about a fake ad for dental services featuring a fabricated image of his likeness, stating, “I have nothing to do with it.” State Law Several states have passed laws to limit the harmful effects of deep fakes.

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Legality of Psychedelics in the U.S.

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There are some exceptions for certain drugs in federal law. For example, the ceremonial use of peyote by Native American communities has federal protection. states has served as a stark example of how federal and state laws might be in conflict.

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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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Online Marketplace Defeats Lawsuit Over Murder–Roland v. Letgo

Eric Goldman

Since we affirm the district court’s rulings on the state law claims, we need not resolve the federal law cross appeal.” 2024 WL 372218 (10th Cir. 1, 2024) The post Online Marketplace Defeats Lawsuit Over Murder–Roland v. Letgo appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

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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.