Key point: The U.S. state privacy law landscape has rapidly expanded in 2026, growing from 20 to 23 states—and reinforcing a common framework for compliance.
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Utah SB 275’s “Digital Identity Bill of Rights”: What It Could Mean for Businesses
Key point: The Utah legislature just passed a first-of-its-kind digital identity law that gives residents new rights over what personal information they share when verifying their identity. If your business …
Points Well Taken: The Privacy Side of Loyalty Programs and Promotions
Key point: Whether your business runs a retail loyalty program, a restaurant rewards app, a software referral campaign, or an online sweepstakes, these programs often collect customer information, and that …
Navigating Cyber Disclosures in 2026: A Limited Renewal of CISA 2015, and “Take Two” on Finalizing CIRCIA’s Reporting Regulations
Key point: 2026 may be a pivotal year for organizations to monitor cyber incident reporting requirements—the voluntary sharing allowed under CISA 2015 remains available, but only through September, and regulations …
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Heppner v. Claude: Landmark Privilege Waiver by AI Ruling—Key Takeaways for Lawyers and Clients
A recent ruling by the Southern District Court of New York sets a historical precedent for the use of generative AI platforms in the legal profession. The court found that…
Website Compliance Must-Dos for 2026: What Legal and Business Teams Should Revisit Now
With three new state privacy laws that took effect on January 1, 2026 (Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island), adding to an extensive list of others, many organizations are discovering that…
In October 2023, California passed the Delete Act, which, in addition to requiring data brokers to register with the state, directed Cal Privacy (f/k/a the California Privacy Protection Agency…
GSA Joins the CUI Compliance Movement: What Non-Defense Contractors Need to Know
Key point: Historically, civilian‑agency contractors who handled Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) enjoyed an informal compliance environment, with a requirement to adhere to NIST SP 800‑171 often framed as self‑attestation. That …
The Genesis Mission: A New Executive Order Aims to Transform U.S. Innovation with AI
Key point: The President’s latest Executive Order establishes the Genesis Mission and aspires to use AI to accelerate scientific discovery in sectors such as biotech, quantum, nuclear power, and semiconductors.
Litigation targeting website tracking technologies—such as cookies, pixels, session replay, and analytics tools—remains a major risk for businesses in 2025 and beyond. Courts continue to shape the boundaries of liability…
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