Hoyoverse, developer of Genshin Impact, to pay $20 million to settle FTC complaint

On January 17, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement with Cognosphere Pte. Ltd and its subsidiary Cognosphere, LLC, doing business as Hoyoverse, developer of gacha video games such as Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero, over allegations that Hoyoverse’s loot boxes and children’s data collection practices violated various federal laws. What is […]
HHS releases proposed rule to modify HIPAA Security Rule requirements

On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a proposed rule that would modify the security requirements imposed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule. The proposed rule, if adopted, would modify the HIPAA Security Rule […]
Comparing EU and US AI legislation: déjà vu to 2020

This article was initially published in Reuters and Thomson Reuters Westlaw Today. Lily Li of Metaverse Law discusses the landscape for AI legislation, with the passage of the European Union’s AI Act while states pass AI bills with differing thresholds, coverage and subject matter. The landscape for EU and US AI legislation feels […]
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 […]
Metaverse Law Presents at #RISK DIGITAL UK/EU

Metaverse Law’s Lily Li recently spoke at the #Risk Digital UK/EU global livestream last week for two sessions: “A New Era of AI Governance” and “The Role of Technology in Modern Governance, Risk and Compliance.” Lily’s presentations included an overview about artificial intelligence risks and discussed the latest developments in European Union and United States […]
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 […]
Uber Fined $324 Million for Data Transfer Violations

What Happened? On Monday, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) found that Uber will be fined over $324 million for violating a European Union data privacy law.[1] The Dutch DPA stated that Uber transferred personal data about its drivers to the United States without appropriate safeguards, violating the GDPR.[2] According to the decision, transfer tools […]