TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order that expands the scope of the national emergency…
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BNSF Settles Illinois Biometric Privacy Case for $75 Million (1)
Stephen Joyce and Skye Witley report: BNSF Railway Co. Monday agreed to pay $75 million to settle a landmark Illinois biometrics privacy case after a jury found the company violated the privacy rights of thousands of employees, a decrease from an initial award $228 million. “The Settlement Agreement before the Court, if approved, will resolve the…
CIPL Publishes Discussion Paper on Data Protection Assessment Requirements Under U.S. State Privacy Laws
From Hunton Andrews Kurth: On February 8, 2024, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (“CIPL”) published a discussion paper on Comparison of U.S. State Privacy Laws: Data Protection Assessments. The paper analyzes the data protection assessment requirements set forth in an ever-growing number of comprehensive U.S. state privacy laws. The paper…
Nebraska Passes Genetic Information Privacy Act
Jason C. Gavejian and Joseph J. Lazzarotti of JacksonLewis write: On February 13, 2024, Nebraska’s Governor signed Legislative Bill 308, which enacts additional consumer protections for consumers in the state. It is similar to another genetic information law passed by Montana last year. The law takes effect July 17, 2024 (90 days after the legislature adjourns on April…