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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.

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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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CJEU rules on DPO conflicts of interest under the GDPR

Technology Law Dispatch

The independence of the DPO must be preserved so that a proper review of the compliance of those objectives and methods in light of the GDPR and EU law. Implications The judgment confirms that DPOs do have the ability to carry out roles in addition to the DPO function, so long as it does not result in a conflict of interest.

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What the ADPPA Means for U.S. Data Regulation

Debevoise Data Blog

The ADPPA places direct obligations on service providers, including obligations not found in other state privacy laws such as a prohibition on transferring data (except to another service provider) without affirmative express consent. ADPPA § 302(a). ADPPA § 404(b)(1)‑(3).

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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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Are Electronic Signatures Legal?

Clio

ESIGN, UETA, and laws governing e-signatures in the US In the US, there are two primary laws governing electronic signatures: The Electronic Signature in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act is a federal law that serves to create a US standard for electronic signatures. The ESIGN Act applies nationwide.

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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.