Podcasts about consumer privacy act

Welcome back to the Identity Theft Resource Center's Weekly Breach Breakdown – supported by Sentilink. I'm James Lee, the ITRC's President and this is the episode for April 4th, 2025. It will soon be seven years since California's landmark Consumer Privacy Act or CCPA was signed into law. Since that time, 19 other states have adopted their own versions of the CCPA and it's companion Privacy Rights Act – known by it's own set of letters, the CPRA. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter

This Day in Legal History: Discriminatory DistrictingOn June 10, 1946, the US Supreme Court rendered a pivotal decision in Colegrove v. Green, which upheld the validity of uneven congressional districting plans. The case involved a challenge to Illinois' districting plan that disproportionately concentrated voters into large districts in the central part of the state, failing to balance districts according to population. The plaintiffs argued that this uneven distribution diluted their voting power, violating the principle of equal representation.However, the Supreme Court, led by Justice Felix Frankfurter, ruled against the plaintiffs. The Court held that issues of districting were "political questions" not subject to judicial review, thereby placing the responsibility for fair districting on state legislatures and Congress. Justice Frankfurter famously stated that courts should not "enter the political thicket," emphasizing the separation of powers and judicial restraint.This ruling had significant implications for the future of electoral fairness, as it effectively removed federal judicial oversight from the districting process. Nevertheless, the decision in Colegrove was short-lived. Less than two decades later, the Supreme Court reversed its stance in the landmark case of Baker v. Carr (1962). In Baker, the Court established judicial standards for addressing political questions, paving the way for greater judicial intervention in ensuring equitable districting practices.The evolution from Colegrove v. Green to Baker v. Carr marked a transformative shift in the judicial approach to electoral districting, underscoring the dynamic nature of constitutional interpretation and the judiciary's role in safeguarding democratic principles. The concept of the political question doctrine, pivotal in these cases, defines the limits of judicial intervention in matters deemed more appropriately addressed by other branches of government.Cities across the U.S. are grappling with an October deadline to inventory their lead drinking water pipes, a precursor to the EPA's proposed mandate for full replacement within ten years. Charleston, S.C., for example, faces a daunting task with its 6,100 lead pipes, estimating a cost of $100 million for complete removal. The city's water system, like many others, is concerned about the financial burden on utilities and customers.To comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), water systems would need to replace 10% of their lead pipes annually from 2027 to 2037, a significant increase from the current requirement of 3% per year. This expedited timeline aims to reduce the risk of lead poisoning from drinking water, a priority for the Biden administration. Despite the 1986 ban on lead service lines, approximately 9.2 million remain in the U.S., primarily in states like Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.The initial step is to identify all lead service lines by October 16, using historical records, excavation, and computer modeling. Cities like Chicago, Cleveland, and New York have significant numbers of lead pipes, while Philadelphia and Baltimore report many service lines of unknown material. Some smaller systems, particularly in Ohio, struggle with the manpower and funding to meet this deadline.While cities such as Denver and Milwaukee are ahead in their inventories, many others argue that full replacement within a decade is unrealistic without additional federal funding. The Philadelphia Water Department and Baltimore's Bureau of Water and Wastewater have requested more flexible timelines or replacement criteria based on lead levels in water.Charleston, alongside other cities, urges the EPA to reconsider the stringent mandates, highlighting the substantial cost and resource challenges. The debate continues as the EPA reviews feedback and prepares to finalize the LCRI regulations.Cities Face ‘Impossible' Deadline to Remove 9 Million Lead PipesTesla is seeking support from its large base of small shareholders to endorse Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, as major institutional investors remain divided. The company's June 13 annual meeting will focus on this issue, following a Delaware court's ruling against the package. Tesla is campaigning to secure votes from retail investors, who tend to favor management but often don't vote.Big investors have shown mixed reactions; T. Rowe Price supports the package, while others like the California Public Employees' Retirement System and Norway's sovereign wealth fund oppose it. Despite this, Tesla's retail investors, who make up a significant portion of the company's ownership, might help pass the pay package. So far, around 90% of retail voters have backed Musk's compensation.Tesla also proposes reincorporating in Texas and re-electing two directors, including Musk's brother. The outcome of these votes will indicate the level of confidence in Musk's leadership. Proxy advisors Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis recommend voting against the pay package, citing its excessiveness. Historically, pay packages have a lower approval rate when both advisors oppose them.Additionally, Tesla's outreach includes engaging with online influencers and offering factory tours to motivate shareholders to vote. Influential supporters like Omar Qazi and Alexandra Merz actively encourage voting on social media, highlighting the unique grassroots effort among Tesla's retail investors. This unprecedented mobilization reflects the strong community backing for Musk despite the contentious pay package.Focus: Tesla turns to Musk's small shareholder fans to back $56 billion payday | ReutersA law firm involved in a $5.6 billion settlement with Visa and MasterCard defended its role after disclosing it unknowingly submitted fake claims. Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman informed a U.S. judge that other parties also submitted fraudulent material in the antitrust case. The firm, which terminated its relationship with nearly 2,000 merchant plaintiffs, claims it is being unfairly singled out. Visa and MasterCard settled in 2018 to resolve overcharge claims from millions of merchants. Milberg, which did not help craft the settlement, sought funds for its clients but recently revealed withdrawing dozens of false claims due to a third-party referral source. The class attorneys suggested punishing Milberg or referring it to the U.S. Justice Department. Milberg countered that it is cooperating fully and called potential penalties "absurd." Law firm defends work in $5.6 bln card fee case after disclosing fake claims | ReutersA coalition of over 20 lobbying groups, led by TechNet, is urging Congress to amend the draft American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) to ensure it establishes a uniform national data privacy standard that preempts state laws. The coalition argues that the current draft perpetuates a "patchwork" of state regulations, causing confusion for consumers and hindering economic growth.In a letter to House Energy and Commerce Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Ranking Member Frank Pallone, the coalition stressed the need for broader preemption to override state laws like California's Consumer Privacy Act and Illinois's Biometric Information Privacy Act. TechNet, representing major tech companies like Apple and Google, as well as smaller firms like Etsy and Instacart, expressed concern that limited preemption would result in significant compliance burdens.The draft bill has not yet been formally introduced in either the House or the Senate. The coalition remains in discussions with some lawmakers to push for amendments that would ensure full preemption of state laws, aiming for a more streamlined federal standard. However, the path to passing federal privacy legislation remains uncertain.Trade Groups Urge Congress to Beef Up Federal Data Privacy Power This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In today's episode, we discuss consumer privacy laws and their importance. Recently, two states, Montana and Tennessee, passed new Consumer Privacy Act laws. Along with the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), a privacy law that requires businesses that collect personal information to provide certain disclosures, these newly passed laws make it are easier for you to fall into compliance. Compliance can be as easy as having a link at the bottom of your page that people visiting your website click on and it gives them the details about your privacy policy. Generally, all you have to do is disclose what information you're collecting and how you use that information. It's a good idea to talk to a lawyer about your privacy policy.

In today's episode, Teresa talks with Peter Stockburger about Are You Ready for the CPRA? Peter is a Partner at Dentons and practicing with the firm's global Employment, Intelligence and Strategic Services, and Data Privacy groups. The CPRA amends California's existing Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 and is set to take effect on January 1, 2023. The CPRA has serious implications for employers as it impacts how employers collect, store and utilize employee information. Peter tells our listeners what employers and employees can expect from the CPRA changes and who these changes apply to. Peter also talks about what employers should be doing now, to get ready for the 2023 deadline. Connect with Peter here Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:57What is CPRA and Who Does it Apply to? 11:58Break and Public Service Announcement 12:20What is CPRA and Who Does it Apply to? 26:10Teresa's Closing Remarks

In today's episode, Teresa talks with Peter Stockburger about Are You Ready for the CPRA? Peter is a Partner at Dentons and practicing with the firm's global Employment, Intelligence and Strategic Services, and Data Privacy groups. The CPRA amends California's existing Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 and is set to take effect on January 1, 2023. The CPRA has serious implications for employers as it impacts how employers collect, store and utilize employee information. Peter tells our listeners what employers and employees can expect from the CPRA changes and who these changes apply to. Peter also talks about what employers should be doing now, to get ready for the 2023 deadline. Connect with Peter here Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:57What is CPRA and Who Does it Apply to? 11:58Break and Public Service Announcement 12:20What is CPRA and Who Does it Apply to? 26:10Teresa's Closing Remarks

Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's Weekly Breach Breakdown for September 16, 2022. I'm James Lee. Each week we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. This week we're talking about the first enforcement action taken under California's Consumer Privacy Act, also known as the CCPA. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter

Twitter's former Security Chief blows the whistle alleging Twitter misled the public on problems with its security and with bot accounts.Cosmetics company Sephora will pay $1.2 million in the first major settlement with the state of California's Consumer Privacy Act for selling users' data without permission.A federal judge sided with a Cleveland State University student stating that scanning his room before an online test violated his 4th Amendment rights.And yes, the computer-generated, virtual avatar, FN Meka, created by two non-black executives which leans into racist stereotypes and tropes, is a form of digital blackface.Link to Show Notes Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted by Simone Roach As companies wait to see whether the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) becomes the fourth comprehensive state privacy law, we are providing an overview of some of the Act's key provisions – and how they depart from comprehensive privacy laws in California, Colorado, and Virginia. Utah's Senate unanimously passed the UCPA on February 25. The House – also through a unanimous vote – followed on March 2. The Legislature sent the UCPA to Governor Spencer Cox on March 15. Because the Legislature adjourned on March 4, Governor Cox has 20 days from the date of adjournment – March 24 – to sign or veto the Act. If Governor Cox takes no action, the UCPA will become law, with an effective date of December 31, 2023. In broad strokes, the UCPA is similar to the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and Colorado Privacy Act (CPA). And, like the laws in Colorado and Virginia, the UCPA borrows some concepts from the CCPA – including a version of the right to opt out of the “sale” of personal data. However, the UCPA pares back important features of all three of these laws. Some of the significant changes include: Blog post - https://www.adlawaccess.com/2022/03/articles/how-the-utah-consumer-privacy-act-stacks-up-against-other-state-privacy-laws/#more-10408 Contacts Aaron Burstein  aburstein@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8453 Bio - https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Aaron-J-Burstein Laura Riposo VanDruff  lvandruff@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8435 Bio - https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Laura-Riposo-VanDruff Paul L. Singer psinger@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8672 Bio - https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Paul-L-Singer Kaelyne Yumul Wietelman
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The state of California has approved new laws under its Consumer Privacy Act to prohibit the use of 'dark patterns' in website design. Dark patterns are design techniques used to trick or confuse users into choosing options or service settings that suits the site best, whether through colours, layouts or confusing language. The new rules will also aim to institute a new standardised Privacy Options icon to make it easier for users to find such information.In the face of sanctions in many Western markets, Huawei has announced it will start using its portfolio of 5G patents to begin charging royalties to major manufacturers including Apple and Samsung. The company announced a royalty rate of up to US$2.50 per device. According to Reuters, Huawei expects to earn $1.3 billion in revenue from patent licensing between 2019 and 2021.Google has announced the Play Store will reduce its cut of revenue on the first million dollars earned by Android app developers. Last year Apple made a similar move while under pressure from the developer community over enforced use of the App Store payment system, reducing the percentage of revenue from 30% to 15% on the first $1M earned. Google's new offering is more generous, operating like a progressive tax so that all developers keep 15% of that first million while Apple takes 30% of ALL revenue once you cross the million dollar threshold.Instagram has announced a number of measures to improve safety for teens on the service. New accounts being created by teenagers will be encouraged to make their account private rather than public, and the Facebook owned network will also block adults from direct messaging teens that don't follow them back. If an adult can message a teen but has been quote "exhibiting potentially suspicious behaviour" the recipient will be offered safety prompts helping them understand they don't have to reply, they can block and report the message, and other advice on safety.Google has announced an upgrade to its Nest Hub, the company's 7-inch smart display device for the home. Apart from a number of general upgrades under the hood to make the unit performance snappier the biggest upgrade is a new radar chip that allows for gesture controls as well as a sleep sensing system that allows for detailed sleep analysis without a wearable required nor a creepy camera staring at you. The 2nd Generation Nest Hub launches March 30 priced at $149.GoPro users are getting a new name for the app that connects the camera to your smartphone along with new features. In an update today, the app will now be called Quik - the name for another app also by GoPro that will be discontinued as of this change. Along with connecting and controlling your GoPro cameras, the app will also let you bring together video shot on any camera and perform edits, including some automatic edit features, as well as new themes and filters. An unlimited cloud backup service is also available as a subscription. This also means the software has potential for people who don't own a GoPro at all.Rockstar Games, makers of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption games, has paid a community mod creator $10,000 after they made the online version of GTA load significantly faster. The modder discovered a bottleneck in the game's code that, once rectified, helped the game to load 70% faster. The company will implement the change into official code and made the payment as a thank you for their assistance.Turning to esports, in the League of Legends Circuit Oceania, Perth's Pentanet continuing its unbeaten run with a ninth straight victory over third placed Dire Wolves. The LCO replaced the previous Oceanic Pro League after Riot Games closed its Australian office at the end of 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There’s an app for everything. There’s also data on everyone. POLITICO’s Mohana Ravindranath breaks down how companies are slyly buying and selling the information we share with health apps — and explains why that data isn’t protected like medical records. Plus, spending on food stamps jumped by nearly 50 percent in 2020. And DHS warns of continued violence by domestic extremists. Mohana Ravindranath is an eHealth reporter for POLITICO. Dan Diamond is a health care policy reporter for POLITICO. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. This story was co-reported with POLITICO's Katy Murphy.  Read more in the Future Pulse newsletter.

Andy discusses data privacy regulations with Dean Shapero of Invisit. New regulations have been passed where website owners need to discuss how they are tracking their users. From CCPA (California's Consumer Privacy Act) to Facebook Limited Data Use, data privacy regulations are here to stay. Discover how to easily become compliant using Invisit.co and strategies becoming compliant can help increase your profitability.

LinkedIn has been at the cutting edge of AI for many years and uses AI in many ways users may not be aware. In this episode of the AI Today podcast we interview Igor Perisic, Chief Data Officer (CDO) and VP of Engineering at LinkedIn. He shares with us how LinkedIn is applying AI and how it’s enhancing the user experience, how data regulations such as GDPR and California’s Consumer Privacy Act impact data used for your AI-enabled systems, and more. Read more ...

Some economists have argued that data is the new oil, a precious commodity driving exponential growth of some of the biggest multinational corporations. This week, our guest says it could also be the new CO2, quietly changing the world in irreparable ways if not properly controlled. On the latest episode of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, a look at the ongoing debate about data and how it's used by governments and big tech companies in ways both helpful and harmful. The policy conversation was complicated before COVID-19, as Europe established its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the US begins to grapple with similar laws, like California's Consumer Privacy Act. Our guest, Marietje Schaake, former EU Parliament Member and international policy director of Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, argues that more regulation is necessary to curb unchecked use of consumer data. Taped just days before many US cities entered lockdown in the COVID-19 pandemic, the interview also examines early uses of tracking and surveillance in Singapore and China, and what those actions foreshadow for the US as the nation balances freedom and security. Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Some economists have argued that data is the new oil, a precious commodity driving exponential growth of some of the biggest multinational corporations. This week, our guest says it could also be the new CO2, quietly changing the world in irreparable ways if not properly controlled. On the latest episode of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, a look at the ongoing debate about data and how it’s used by governments and big tech companies in ways both helpful and harmful. The policy conversation was complicated before COVID-19, as Europe established its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the US begins to grapple with similar laws, like California’s Consumer Privacy Act. Our guest, Marietje Schaake, former EU Parliament Member and international policy director of Stanford’s Cyber Policy Center, argues that more regulation is necessary to curb unchecked use of consumer data. Taped just days before many US cities entered lockdown in the COVID-19 pandemic, the interview also examines early uses of tracking and surveillance in Singapore and China, and what those actions foreshadow for the US as the nation balances freedom and security.

With no uniform federal policy in place, some states have begun searching for their own solutions to the common threat data breaches pose. On January 1, 2020 California passed the Consumer Privacy Act to provide statutory damages for individuals whose information has been compromised. Listen in as Andrew Friedman, Elizabeth Canter, and Peter Davidson discuss the impact of this new California law on data security, and what the future may hold for consumers and the companies that are handling their data.

We discuss the modifications with Lauren Valenzuela, Corporate Counsel for Performant Financial, a provider of technology-based solutions to assist debt recovery. Our topics relevant to the debt industry include the potential impact for debt collectors/other service providers indirectly collecting consumer data; changes for processing household requests; availability of GLBA/other exemptions; issues for users of artificial intelligence; relationship of CCPA opt-outs and FDCPA C&D requests; areas needing more clarification.

The new year brings many things. Resolutions, new adventures, and in 2020 - California's new Consumer Privacy Act. This new bill on the block not only gives power to consumers but will quickly affect digital marketers everywhere. In this episode of the ‘In the Clouds' podcast, our hosts, Bobby Tichey and Cole Fisher, bring fellow teammate Nick Burggraf on the show to give you all you need to know about CCPA. They are answering all your big questions such as: What is the CCPA? The CCPA allows any consumer in the state of California to demand access to all information a company has saved on them, as well as a full list of all third parties said data has been shared with. In addition, the CCPA allows consumers to sure companies if the privacy guidelines are violated. Our host, Cole Fisher goes into detail on what is defined as personal and sensitive data in this podcast. Who Does it Affect? Essentially, all companies, digital marketers, and consumers. We dive into greater details on this topic in this podcast, but essentially companies that fall into either of these two categories should be most attentive: We dive into greater details on what specific companies and consumers will be most impacted and who should When Is It Going Into Place? As of January 1st 2020, the CCPA is in effect. Our hosts go into detail of what to expect within the first 6 months of the bill's enactment and what California's Attorney General is allowing for a grace period. Repercussions for Non-Compliance? What all companies want to know! Have no fear, we cover all the nitty-gritty details regarding consequences following the grace period. You'll want to make sure your business is in the know. In addition to the big questions, our hosts give their advice and considerations regarding CCPA and their tips to make sure you're ready for this new bill. Speaking of repercussions, stay tuned until the end to hear our hosts take on their favorite villains!

The new year brings many things. Resolutions, new adventures, and in 2020 - California’s new Consumer Privacy Act. This new bill on the block not only gives power to consumers but will quickly affect digital marketers everywhere. In this episode of the ‘In the Clouds’ podcast, our hosts, Bobby Tichey and Cole Fisher, bring fellow teammate Nick Burggraf on the show to give you all you need to know about CCPA. They are answering all your big questions such as: What is the CCPA? The CCPA allows any consumer in the state of California to demand access to all information a company has saved on them, as well as a full list of all third parties said data has been shared with. In addition, the CCPA allows consumers to sure companies if the privacy guidelines are violated. Our host, Cole Fisher goes into detail on what is defined as personal and sensitive data in this podcast. Who Does it Affect? Essentially, all companies, digital marketers, and consumers. We dive into greater details on this topic in this podcast, but essentially companies that fall into either of these two categories should be most attentive: We dive into greater details on what specific companies and consumers will be most impacted and who should When Is It Going Into Place? As of January 1st 2020, the CCPA is in effect. Our hosts go into detail of what to expect within the first 6 months of the bill’s enactment and what California’s Attorney General is allowing for a grace period. Repercussions for Non-Compliance? What all companies want to know! Have no fear, we cover all the nitty-gritty details regarding consequences following the grace period. You’ll want to make sure your business is in the know. In addition to the big questions, our hosts give their advice and considerations regarding CCPA and their tips to make sure you’re ready for this new bill. Speaking of repercussions, stay tuned until the end to hear our hosts take on their favorite villains!

The new year brings many things. Resolutions, new adventures, and in 2020 - California’s new Consumer Privacy Act. This new bill on the block not only gives power to consumers but will quickly affect digital marketers everywhere. In this episode of the ‘In the Clouds’ podcast, our hosts, Bobby Tichey and Cole Fisher, bring fellow teammate Nick Burggraf on the show to give you all you need to know about CCPA. They are answering all your big questions such as:What is the CCPA?The CCPA allows any consumer in the state of California to demand access to all information a company has saved on them, as well as a full list of all third parties said data has been shared with. In addition, the CCPA allows consumers to sure companies if the privacy guidelines are violated. Our host, Cole Fisher goes into detail on what is defined as personal and sensitive data in this podcast.Who Does it Affect?Essentially, all companies, digital marketers, and consumers. We dive into greater details on this topic in this podcast, but essentially companies that fall into either of these two categories should be most attentive:We dive into greater details on what specific companies and consumers will be most impacted and who should When Is It Going Into Place?As of January 1st 2020, the CCPA is in effect. Our hosts go into detail of what to expect within the first 6 months of the bill’s enactment and what California’s Attorney General is allowing for a grace period. Repercussions for Non-Compliance?What all companies want to know! Have no fear, we cover all the nitty-gritty details regarding consequences following the grace period. You’ll want to make sure your business is in the know. In addition to the big questions, our hosts give their advice and considerations regarding CCPA and their tips to make sure you’re ready for this new bill. Speaking of repercussions, stay tuned until the end to hear our hosts take on their favorite villains!

Bloomberg Law reporter Dan Stoller speaks on the nature of this privacy act and what advocates are pushing for in regards to it.

We have to talk about privacy issues and invasion of privacy way too much these days, as it happens all the time now. Recently it came out that contractors working for Microsoft listened to audio of Xbox users in order to improve the consoles voice commands. Not only did they listen to audio, it was sometimes recorded. Talk about an invasion of privacy! THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Facebook privacy “change” is kind of a shell game > VMWare makes two significant acquisitions in one day, in advance of VMWorld Event > Qualcomm gets a stay of execution > Amazon is changing it up with return process > Oracle sues Oracle, or something like that This week's Tech Bites Winner: Apple has issues, lots and lots of issues Our Crystal Ball: What is going to happen with all these privacy issues? How are consumers going to be protected? Can we expect Congress to act and create some type of Consumer Privacy Act? Will tech companies try and get out in front of it? It's going to be an interesting ride. INFORMATION: This Futurum Podcast features Olivier Blanchard (@OABlanchard), Shelly Kramer (@ShellyKramer) and Ron Westfall (RonaldWestfal14). If you haven't already, please subscribe to our show on iTunes or SoundCloud. For inquiries or more information on the show, email the team at podcast@futurumresearch.com or follow @FuturumPodcast on Twitter. To learn more about Futurum Research please visit www.futurumresearch.com. DISCLOSURE: Futurum Research is a research and analysis provider, not an investment advisor. The Futurum Tech Podcast (and all related written notes and materials) is a newsletter/podcast intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Futurum Research does not provide personalized investment advice and no investment advice is offered or implied by this podcast. ###

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation has been in effect for nearly a year, and California’s expansive Consumer Privacy Act is set to go into effect in 2020. This panel of regulators, in-house and outside counsel will review enforcement trends that have the greatest impact on online platforms, and actions that platforms have taken […]

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (the “Act”) was signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown on June 28, 2018, after being hastily introduced in the California Legislature just a few days prior. The Act is effective January 1, 2020. In this episode, Michael Volkov interviews Teresa Troester-Falk, Chief Global Privacy Strategist at Nymity, concerning the Act and the compliance implications for businesses. The Act provides “consumers” (defined as natural persons who are California residents) four basic rights in relation to their personal information: the right to know, through a general privacy policy and with more specifics available upon request, what personal information a business has collected about them, where it was sourced from, what it is being used for, whether it is being disclosed or sold, and to whom it is being disclosed or sold; the right to “opt out” of allowing a business to sell their personal information to third parties (or, for consumers who are under 16 years old, the right not to have their personal information sold absent their, or their parent's, opt-in); the right to have a business delete their personal information, with some exceptions; and the right to receive equal service and pricing from a business, even if they exercise their privacy rights under the Act.

There's more to strategy than having a shelf full of binders labeled "Strategy [Insert Year]." That's what this week's guest, Matt Homann from Filament, tells us. Matt's influence in the legal market goes back a couple of decades, and he's been a voice in the blogging sphere for a number of years. At Filament, he works with legal, as well as other industries (like the St. Louis Cardinals) to help leaders better relate and guide their organizations. As he puts it, "we help smart people think together better." Matt believes that the way we tell our stories will help people join in on the overall efforts and strategies of the organization. It's easy to tell our stories to like-minded people, but we also have to tell (and sell) our story to those who are opposed to the strategies. More importantly, we have to reach those in the middle, who could go either way. If you convince that 50-80% of people willing to join you if you give them the right motivation, it can change the entire momentum of your organization's efforts. Information Inspirations We flip this week's episode and try something new. Our information inspirations segment will come after the interview. Let us know (@gebauerm or @glambert or call 713-487-7270) and let us know if you like or hate this new setup. Why isn't data privacy a bigger deal? There's a great episode of Make Me Smart which discusses Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. That section is responsible for the social media and overall Internet that we have today. What caught Greg's ear on this show was that co-host, Molly Wood, went on an absolute rant about how private and government entities are still not taking our privacy data as seriously as they should. Just this week there was a breach at US Customs where facial recognition data was hacked. With things like DNA databases, and other personal data out there in unsecured databases, and with penalties being relatively light, Molly was not a happy camper. Are states stepping up for consumer information? Marlene points out that while California's Consumer Privacy Act starts in 2020, Nevada has leaped ahead with their own privacy laws. Even New York is looking to join the list of states requiring more protection of consumer data. Is the path to protection going to be through individual state laws? Marlene contributes to Casetext's special report Casetext has released a new special report called "Evaluating and Adopting Legal Technology in 2019." Our very own Marlene Gebauer is a contributor to the report. You can download it for free. Listen, Subscribe, download Jerry's music, and Send Us Tweets and Voicemails, Too!! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and comment. Let us know about flipping the information inspirations and the interview. Like it? Hate it? Are you in the middle? (Di we need to tell you our story to win you over?) You can tweet @gebauerm and/or @glambert to reach out. Call us at 713-487-7270 with suggestions. And, thanks to Jerry David DiCicca for the music!

In February, Silicon Valley law firm Wilson Sonsini announced the launch of SixFifty, a software subsidiary that will develop automated tools designed to make legal processes more efficient and affordable for individuals, small businesses and emerging companies. Named president of SixFifty was Kimball Dean Parker, the lawyer who helped develop the innovative LawX design lab at BYU Law School. On this episode of LawNext, host Bob Ambrogi visits Parker in SixFifty’s Lehi, Utah, office, where they discuss Wilson Sonsini’s reasons for creating a software subsidiary and for locating it in Utah, the privacy tool SixFifty is developing for businesses to comply with California’s Consumer Privacy Act, and other products on SixFifty’s roadmap, including several to enhance access to justice. Parker also talks about the LawX Lab and its work to develop SoloSuit, an online tool to help debtors respond to collection lawsuits; Parsons Behle Lab, the subsidiary he started for his former law firm, and its GDPR compliance tool; and his first start-up CO/COUNSEL, a legal education and crowdsourcing site. A 2013 graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, Parker began his legal career as an associate with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in San Francisco. He returned to his home state of Utah in 2016, where he was with the law firm Parsons Behle & Latimer until starting SixFifty this year. NEW: We are now Patreon! Subscribe to our page to be able to access show transcripts, or to submit a question for our guests. Comment on this show: Record a voice comment on your mobile phone and send it to info@lawnext.com.

On Capitol Hill this week, Congress held two back-to-back hearings on a potential U.S. federal privacy bill. The aim was to gain insights from expert witnesses on what such a bill should contain. At the first hearing, at the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, industry and advocates debated how prescriptive a federal law should be. At the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday, lawmakers asked witnesses whether a U.S. law should model itself on the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, or perhaps California's Consumer Privacy Act. While industry didn't like that idea, witnesses did agree that the CCPA should be the floor upon which a federal law is built.

In June 2018, the Governor of California signed into law a privacy bill with significant implications for any organization worldwide that possesses or collects personal information on California citizens. Referred to as the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, the law, which will take effect on January 1, 2020, already has companies working hard to understand its implications and to identify actions they need to take to achieve compliance. In this episode of The Robert Half Legal Report, host Charles Volkert, senior district president at Robert Half Legal, is joined by two members of the company’s consulting solutions practice – managing director Joel Wuesthoff and director Samantha Kim. They discuss the new California data privacy mandate, explore specific rights that the law grants to California consumers regarding the privacy of their data and examine which types of businesses – and law firms – are subject to the legislation. They also review key steps organizations should take to ensure they attain compliance with the law by the January 2020 deadline.

For Lucky Episode 13, we talk to Justine Gottshall about data privacy laws. Specifically, about the GDPR and California’s Consumer Privacy Act.Justine is a partner at InfoLaw Group, where she counsels clients on data privacy, technology, information governance, consumer protection, and digital marketing issues. Justine began her career as a Washington D.C. litigator and was involved in the FTC’s first data privacy investigation.In this podcast, Justine explains to whom the GDPR and CCPA apply and the protections the laws give consumers. Justine also explains that law firms are not immune from data privacy laws.We also talk to former bankruptcy attorney Morris Massel about the company he founded, CourtSolutions, The company provides an efficient way for judges and lawyers to make telephonic court appearances.

The European Union GDPR laws went into effect May 25th. The U.S. is not far behind, and just last week California passed its own group of privacy protection laws meant to protect California residents from the mishandling of their personal information. As companies like Facebook and Equifax who have been front and center for the mismanagement of personal information for millions of people, what do new privacy laws mean for individuals and businesses? In this episode Greg and Jeff speak with Kevin Conklin, the Head of Product Marketing at Ipswich, about the steps the U.S. is taking to address privacy protection and what a state-by-state enactment may look like.