Blog: US Privacy Laws
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Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0)
The Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (known as COPPA 2.0) was passed on July 30, 2024. It aims to protect the privacy of children and teens online. This law updates the original Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) with increased protections and requirements for websites whose...
California AB 2426: Consumer Protection: False Advertising: Digital Goods
California AB 2426 was approved by California Governor Gavin Newsom on September 24, 2024. The law is designed to protect California consumers from false advertising as it applies to digital goods. This article will explain what this law is, who it applies to, and how to comply with it. What is California...
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (DTPPA)
The Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (DTPPA) is a comprehensive privacy law designed to give Rhode Islanders greater control over their personal information, with a central focus on data transparency. As the latest addition to the growing patchwork of U.S. privacy laws, the DTPPA includes many familiar compliance...
Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA)
On April 17, 2024, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed the Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA) into law. It will go into effect on January 1, 2025. This article will explain what the Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA) is, what it requires, and offer guidance on how to comply. What is the Nebraska...
Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is a U.S. privacy bill created to protect kids as they navigate today's precarious online environment. It does this by imposing new child-related safety obligations on all applicable online platforms. Having already passed in the Senate with strong bipartisan support, KOSA now awaits a decisive...
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA)
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) on May 10th, 2024, and Governor Tim Walz signed it into law on May 24th, 2024. It will take effect on July 31, 2025 for most covered entities. This article explains what the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act...