The Do’s and Don’ts of DSARs: A Practical Guide for Responding to Data Subject Access Requests

Handling data subject access requests (DSARs) isn’t as easy as ticking a compliance checkbox. It can be a test of an entity’s data organization, internal communication, and understanding of legal requirements. Between navigating jurisdictional nuances and meeting strict deadlines, the DSAR response process can quickly unravel without a clear plan. In this guide, we suggest […]
Texas sues Allstate, continuing Lone Star’s focus on vehicle data regulation

Update: On Jan. 29, 2025, it was reported that on Jan. 12, 2025, Texas sent Kia America, Inc., a notice of their alleged violations of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act. Kia has 30 days to cure the alleged violations. Everything is bigger in Texas, including data privacy enforcement. On January 13, 2025, Texas […]
CCPA Board Meeting: Key Takeaways from November 8, 2024

In a vote of 4-1, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has decided to move forward with rulemaking of its draft regulations concerning AI, cyber audits, profiling and risk assessments, despite complaints of regulatory overreach. On Friday, November 8, the CCPA held a public meeting to discuss proposed updates to the California Consumer Privacy […]
The Illinois Human Rights Act Addresses the Use of AI In Employment Decisions

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of business operations, including hiring and managing employees. As these systems become more involved in our daily lives, legislators are taking note. On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Bill 3773 into law, regulating the use of AI in employment decisions. This law joins […]
California Wraps Its 2024 Legislative Session with Data Privacy & AI Bills

California’s legislative session closed on August 31, 2024 with a series of data privacy and AI bills. Over the course of September, Governor Newsom signed 17 bills covering AI technologies. This wave of legislation comes a year after Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order to help ensure California is ready for next wave of AI […]