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Navigating US Border Searches Of Electronic Devices: Practical Guidance For Chinese Companies And Employees
US Customs and Border Protection conducts tens of thousands of electronic device searches annually at borders and airports, with Chinese nationals facing increased scrutiny. Understanding CBP's authority to access devices without warrants, along with the distinction between basic and advanced searches, is critical for multinational companies seeking to protect sensitive corporate data and privileged information during cross-border travel.
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Steptoe LLP
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Federal Court Finds DOJ Bulk Sensitive Data Regulations Open New Avenue For ECPA Suits
A federal court in Illinois has ruled that violations of the DOJ's Bulk Sensitive Data rule can serve as the predicate tort to overcome the Electronic Communications Privacy Act's one-party consent defense. This decision creates new litigation exposure for digital advertising platforms and data brokers that transfer sensitive personal data to entities in countries of concern, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Vermont And New Jersey Data Broker Laws Add To Expanding State Privacy Patchwork
Vermont and New Jersey have enacted sweeping data broker legislation that imposes registration requirements, disclosure obligations, and substantial penalties on businesses that collect and sell consumer personal data without direct relationships. How will these new frameworks reshape the data brokerage industry and what immediate compliance steps must affected companies take?
United States Privacy
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Davis+Gilbert LLP
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Federal Court Allows Wiretap Claim To Proceed Based On Alleged DOJ Bulk Sensitive Data Rule Predicate Violation
In a first-of-its-kind pleading-stage decision, a federal district court in Baker v. Index Exch. Inc., No. 25 C 10517 (N.D. Ill. June 16, 2026), denied a motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging that supply-side platform (“SSP”) Index Exchange Inc. and its affiliate Index Exchange USA, LLC violated the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2511 (the “Federal Wiretap Act”), in connection with alleged data transfers to a Chinese e-commerce platform.
United States Privacy
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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New State Privacy Laws: Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma, And Vermont Join The Party
Four states have enacted comprehensive data privacy laws in 2026, adding to the complex patchwork of state regulations businesses must navigate. Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Vermont each impose distinct consumer rights, controller obligations, and enforcement mechanisms. Understanding the nuances of these laws—from applicability thresholds to data protection assessment requirements—is critical for businesses operating across state lines.
United States Privacy
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Davis+Gilbert LLP
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