Libbie Canter and Jayne Ponder of Covington and Burling write:
Attorneys General in Oregon and Connecticut issued guidance over the holiday interpreting their authority under their state comprehensive privacy statutes and related authorities. Specifically, the Oregon Attorney General’s guidance focuses on laws relevant for artificial intelligence (“AI”), and the Connecticut Attorney General’s guidance focuses on opt-out preference signals that go into effect on January 1, 2025 in the state.
Oregon Guidance on AI Systems
On December 24, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued guidance, “What you should know about how Oregon’s laws may affect your company’s use of Artificial Intelligence,” which underscores that the state’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act (“Oregon UTPA”), Consumer Privacy Act (“OCPA”), Equality Act, and other legal authorities apply to AI. After noting the opportunities for Oregon’s economy – from streamlining tasks to delivering personalized services – the guidance states that AI can involve concerns around privacy, discrimination, and accountability.
Read more at Inside Privacy.