Blog: US Privacy Laws
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California's Data Breach Law
Virtually every company operating in California is covered by the California Data Breach Law. The law requires businesses to protect personal information and follow a strict process for reporting data breaches. Even if you haven't experienced a data breach (yet), it's important to understand the law so you'll be prepared if...
Louisiana Data Breach Law
Companies that do business in Louisiana need to be aware of Louisiana's Database Security Breach Notification Law. Louisiana's data breach law has specific notification requirements for businesses that handle Louisiana residents' personal information, and financial penalties for noncompliance. This article explains what Louisiana's Database Security Breach Notification Law is, who it...
Consent Under the CCPA (CPRA)
Like most privacy laws, the California's Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the CPRA has some specific consent requirements. Below, we'll talk about consent under the CCPA (CPRA), what is and isn't required, and then compare and contrast that with Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). What is the CCPA (CPRA)? The...
Parent's Accountability and Child Protection Act
On September 28, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown of California approved Assembly Bill 2511, officially known as the Parent's Accountability and Child Protection Act. The bill became enforceable on January 1, 2020. Let's take a deeper look at the rules and requirements of the Act, as well as what you'll need to do...
CCPA (CPRA) Compliance for Startups
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a robust U.S. privacy law that was amended and expanded by the CPRA. This article will outline the major core requirements of the CCPA (CPRA) and how they affect startups, with practical steps on how you can comply. The Rights of Consumers Covered by the...
Compliantly Using Biometric Data in California
The state of California does not have any law that focuses specifically on the use or protection of biometric data. Instead, California's state legislature passed the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) as amended by the CPRA, which defines biometric data as a type of personal information that makes identifying...