It was just days ago that PogoWasRight noted news that Ireland’s Data Protection Commission had launched High Court proceedings against X because of how it uses the personal data of European users to train its artificial intelligence system, “Grok.” There is already a new development in the case. Irish Legal News reports that the matter…
Category: Laws
New York AG Issues Guidance on Website Privacy Controls
Kathryn Cahoy, Libbie Canter, Natalie Dugan, and Conor Kane of Covington and Burling write: The New York Office of Attorney General (OAG) recently published guidance for website privacy controls. Although New York does not have a comprehensive privacy law, business’ privacy-related practices and statements may be subject to New York’s consumer protection laws, which generally prohibit businesses…
Illinois Governor Signs BIPA Amendment Into Law
Jody Kahn Mason, Jason Selvey, Joseph J. Lazzarotti, and Jadson C. Gavejian of JacksonLewis write: On August 2, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill (SB) 2979, which amends the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq. (BIPA). The bill, which passed both the Illinois House and Senate by an overwhelming majority, confirms that a private…
A NY county creates facial recognition, privacy protections
Edwin J. Viera reports: Columbia County, New York, is implementing new facial recognition and privacy policies, following new upgrades to the county’s surveillance cameras, which include facial and license plate recognition software. Michael Chameides, Hudson 3rd Ward representative on the Columbia County Board of Supervisors, said residents told him they want privacy, arguing the technology is…