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Many of the earlier privacy laws to come on the scene were sectoral in their reach. The Privacy Act of 1974, for example, applies only to federal government agencies ...

The state legislatures remain extremely active on privacy legislation this year. One new state comprehensive privacy law took effect on July 1, one takes effect July 31, and a third will take effect ...

(TNS) — Who should be held liable when a person’s biometric data — their facial features, voice or fingerprints — is misused? Illinois is home to some of the strongest consumer privacy regulation in ...

Financial technology companies want lawmakers to preempt state privacy laws by amending the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which prohibits the disclosure of information to any third party unless the consumer ...

The internet has transformed nearly every corner of our lives. Commerce, communication, education, and civic participation have all flourished in the digital age. But while we’ve embraced these ...

As digital transactions become a daily reality for West Virginia residents and businesses, new privacy laws are reshaping how local companies handle customer data. With evolving regulations and rising ...

As vehicles become increasingly connected and autonomous, the collection and utilization of in-car data have surged, raising significant privacy concerns. Various jurisdictions around the world are ...