Linn Foster Freedman of Robinson + Cole writes: Ramping up the state’s continued focus on data privacy, on June 8, 2022, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed legislation aimed at limiting the use of facial recognition technology by government agencies and state institutions of higher education. The new law, SB 113, requires an agency, defined as “an…
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Privacy isn’t in the Constitution – but it’s everywhere in constitutional law
Privacy isn’t in the Constitution – but it’s everywhere in constitutional law Who’s allowed to watch what you do and say? Shannon Fagan/The Image Bank via Getty Images Scott Skinner-Thompson, University of Colorado Boulder Almost all American adults – including parents, medical patients and people who are sexually active – regularly exercise their right to privacy,…
California Privacy Protection Agency Votes To Initiate Formal Rulemaking Process
Libbie Canter & Lindsey Tonsager of Covington and Burling write: During its June 8, 2022 board meeting, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) voted to initiate the formal California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) rulemaking process. The draft rules are expected to be very similar to those previously published in advance of the Board meeting, although…
Kaplan Bill Combating Hate on Social Media Signed Into Law with Landmark Legislative Package to Prevent Gun Violence
Anna M. Kaplan writes: CARLE PLACE, NY (June 6, 2022) — Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a landmark legislative package to immediately strengthen the state’s gun laws, close critical loopholes exposed by shooters in Buffalo and Uvalde and protect New Yorkers from the scourge of gun violence that continues to infect our nation and endanger our communities. The package includes…