North America: Privacy

Vermont has enacted its comprehensive data privacy law, the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act (VDPOSA), featuring notably low applicability thresholds and an expansive definition of sensitive data.

As major sporting events capture global attention, businesses are eager to capitalize on the excitement through promotional contests. However, running a successful contest requires navigating a complex web of Canadian legal requirements, from competition law and privacy regulations to the risks of ambush marketing. Understanding the key dos and don'ts can help businesses leverage high-profile events while staying compliant with federal and provincial regulations.

CCPA requirements are turning employers’ everyday data activity into potential compliance exposure. In this episode, Jackson Lewis Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity co-leaders Joe Lazzarotti and Damon Silver...

Vermont recently amended its data broker registry law with the passage of H.211. The changes take effect January 1, 2027. As amended, the law will modify who is covered, disclosures that must be made at registration...

Federal open banking regulation remains in limbo as the CFPB's Section 1033 rules face legal challenges and potential revision, while New York considers groundbreaking state legislation that could establish a template for nationwide data sharing requirements.

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