Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Discord under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, alleging false safety representations and default settings that expose minors to exploitation risks.
California Privacy Regulator Moves to Finalize Long-Awaited CCPA Regulations
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board met on July 24, 2025, and advanced several key initiatives with direct implications for businesses operating in California.
The meeting focused on finalizing regulations pertaining to automated decision-making, risk assessments, and cybersecurity audits; advancing the California Delete Act’s Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) rulemaking applicable to data
Connecticut AG Fines Ticket Marketplace in State’s First CTDPA Privacy Law Enforcement Action
On the heels of the California Attorney General’s largest California Consumer Privacy Act-related settlement yet, the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General has announced its first public enforcement action under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA).
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Enforcement Update: Regulatory Attention Focused on Deletion Requests
Regulatory authorities globally are prioritizing data deletion rights, including legislation like California’s Delete Act and enforcement actions in Europe and Oregon. Businesses should consider enhancing their mechanisms for handling deletion requests to ensure compliance and build consumer trust.
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5 Trends to Watch: 2025 U.S. Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
- Even More States Join the Party — By the end of 2024, almost half of all U.S. states had enacted modern data privacy legislation. That trend will likely continue, particularly since a national data privacy statute may not be a top priority for the new administration.
- It’s Time for State Enforcement — Several states have
BIPA Update: Illinois Limits Liability and Clarifies Electronic Consent for Biometric Data Collection
On Aug. 2, 2024, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed SB 2979 into law, amending BIPA in two ways: significantly limiting potential damages and updating the Act’s definition of “written release” to include an “electronic signature.”
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Darren Abernethy Featured on The Privacy Advisor Podcast
GT Shareholder Darren Abernethy is featured on an episode of The Privacy Advisor Podcast, hosted by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Amid the rapidly evolving landscape of U.S. state privacy laws, Darren discusses privacy litigation trends, shedding light on novel theories emerging from the plaintiff’s bar including issues related to pen registers, chatbots
Operational Takeaways from the Latest CCPA Enforcement Settlement (Hint: SDKs and Consent for Children’s Data Don’t Just Live in a Pineapple Under the Sea…)
The California Attorney General and Los Angeles City Attorney last week jointly settled an enforcement action against a mobile gaming company (“the Company”) for alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the state’s Unfair Competition Law. The city and
What You Need to Know About Colorado’s New Comprehensive AI Law
On May 8, 2024, Colorado’s legislature enacted “An Act Concerning Consumer Protections in Interactions with Artificial Intelligence Systems” (SB205), a state law that comprehensively regulates the use of certain “Artificial Intelligence (AI)” systems.[1] The law is aimed at addressing AI bias, establishing a requirement of human oversight throughout the life cycle of
Nov. 8-10 EVENT | 2023 Privacy + Security Forum Fall Academy
Greenberg Traurig is a sponsor of the 2023 Privacy + Security Forum Fall Academy at the George Washington University Nov. 8-10, 2023. The conference will break down the silos of privacy and security and bring together seasoned thought leaders for in-depth sessions and workshops designed to deliver practical takeaways for conference participants.
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