Carolyn Metnick, Michael Sutton, and Lotan Barbaresso of SheppardMullin write: With technology rapidly evolving and jurisdictions appearing blurred, it is increasingly important to be mindful of data flow and use. This is particularly true where patient data is being accessed by offshore subcontractors. Simply put, offshoring occurs where a party contracts for services to be…
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A bipartisan data-privacy law could backfire on small businesses − 2 marketing professors explain why
John Lynch, University of Colorado Boulder and Jean-Pierre Dubé, University of Chicago Orion Brown started Black Travel Box to serve Black female travelers who find hotel lotions and shampoos inadequate. Randel Bennett co-founded the insurance startup Sigo Seguros for underserved Spanish-speaking drivers. Bill Shufelt and John Walker founded Athletic Brewing Company so athletes and nondrinkers…
State and Federal Developments in Minors’ Privacy in 2024
Lindsey Tonsager, Jenna Zhang, and Diana Lee of Covington and Burling write: This year has brought significant movement and trends in minors’ privacy legislation on both the state and federal levels. We recap the notable developments below. Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Legislation Individual states have continued to enact their own comprehensive consumer privacy legislation this year….
Black Hat USA 2024, DEF CON 32 attendees treated like children – or criminals – with invasive hotel room checks
Stefanie Schappert reports: Resorts World Las Vegas, a popular hotel for Black Hat USA and DEF CON 2024 conference attendees, has mud on its face after it was revealed earlier this week that all hotel guests will be subjected to invasive and mandatory room checks. Cybernews, also at Black Hat this week, has the details – and…