Category: CCPA

Further Reading, Other Developments, and Coming Events ( 4 September)

Here is today’s Further Reading, Other Developments, and Coming Events. Coming Events The United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission will hold a hearing on 9 September on "U.S.-China Relations in 2020: Enduring Problems and Emerging Challenges” to “evaluate key developments in China's economy, military capabilities, and foreign relations, during 2020.”On 10 September, the General … Continue reading Further Reading, Other Developments, and Coming Events ( 4 September) →

CPRA From Another View

Let’s see how the CPRA would work from the view of a Californian. Of course, I analyzed California Ballot Proposition 24, the “California Privacy Rights Act,” at some length in a recent issue, but I think taking on the proposed rewrite of the “California Consumer Privacy Act” (AB 375) from a different angle may provide … Continue reading CPRA From Another View →

CPRA Analyzed

The CCPA follow on bill on the ballot in California will significantly change how the state regulates privacy, which will set the de facto standard for the U.S. in the absence of federal legislation.       With the “California Privacy Rights Act” (CPRA) having been successfully added to the November ballot on which Californians will vote … Continue reading CPRA Analyzed →

National Privacy Legislation Stalled in U.S.

The chances for U.S. privacy legislation are worse now than they were before the pandemic.  However, there may be some decision points approaching.      A few weeks into the traditional August recess, Congress is no closer to enacting federal privacy legislation than before the pandemic. In fact, such legislation may be further from being sent … Continue reading National Privacy Legislation Stalled in U.S. →

Further Reading, Other Developments, and Coming Events (17 August)

Here are Coming Events, Other Developments, and Further Reading. Coming Events On 18 August, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will host the “Bias in AI Workshop, a virtual event to develop a shared understanding of bias in AI, what it is, and how to measure it.”The United States’ Department of Homeland Security’s … Continue reading Further Reading, Other Developments, and Coming Events (17 August) →

Further Reading, Other Developments, and Coming Events (15 August)

Here are Further Reading, Other Developments, and Coming Events. Coming Events On 18 August, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will host the “Bias in AI Workshop, a virtual event to develop a shared understanding of bias in AI, what it is, and how to measure it.”The United States’ Department of Homeland Security’s … Continue reading Further Reading, Other Developments, and Coming Events (15 August) →

Further Reading and Other Developments (29 June)

First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 here. Other Developments The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held an oversight hearing on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with the FCC Chair and four Commissioners.New Zealand’s Parliament … Continue reading Further Reading and Other Developments (29 June) →

Senate Democratic Stakeholder Floats Privacy Discussion Draft

The top Democrat on one committee has released a bill that would scrap the notice and consent model and strictly limit what information can be collected, processed, and shared. First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 and 2020 … Continue reading Senate Democratic Stakeholder Floats Privacy Discussion Draft →

Exposure Notification Privacy Act Introduced

A third COVID-19 privacy bill is unveiled in the Senate that may be more about messaging and positioning on broader privacy legislation. In any event, the odds on such legislation being enacted in the near term is not high. First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You … Continue reading Exposure Notification Privacy Act Introduced →

CCPA Regulations Finalized

Final CCPA regulations submitted, but it is not clear if they will be approved by 1 July as required by the statute. However, if a follow-on ballot initiative becomes law, these regulations could be moot or greatly changed. First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can … Continue reading CCPA Regulations Finalized →