Lisa Femia writes: For those living in one of the 22 states where abortion is banned or heavily restricted, the internet can be a lifeline. It has essential information on where and how to access care, links to abortion funds, and guidance on ways to navigate potential legal risks. Activists use the internet to organize and build…
Category: Laws
Safeguarding Data Privacy: Saudi Arabia’s New Rules for Personal Data Protection Officers
Mark Hill and Anna Hackworth of Charles Russell Speechlys write: DPO Requirements The emphasis on the qualifications of the DPO, including academic background, experience, and knowledge of data protection and risk management, underscores the importance of the role. The DPO is not just a nominal position but is expected to have a substantive impact on…
The Civil Rights Implications of the Federal Use of Facial Recognition Technology
The Civil Rights Implications of the Federal Use of Facial Recognition Technology A report by the U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS, September 2024 Access the 194-page report at https://www.usccr.gov/files/2024-09/civil-rights-implications-of-frt_0.pdf via Joe Cadillic
Upcoming Consumer Privacy Laws: What Organizations Must Know for 2024 and 2025
From the law firm of Epstein Becker & Green: Over the past several years, the number of states with comprehensive consumer data privacy laws has increased exponentially from just a handful—California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, and Utah—to up to twenty by some counts. Many of these state laws will go into effect starting Q4 of 2024…