The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) filing a court petition to force Tractor Supply Co. to comply with an investigative subpoena Wednesday demonstrates its willingness to fight for privacy rights, consumer advocacy groups and other privacy professionals said.
A July data breach of Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America precipitated a flurry of lawsuits alleging inadequate safety procedures. The company said the data breach exposed the personal information of most of its 1.4 million U.S. customers and stakeholders.
The California Privacy Protection Agency revealed -- and raised the stakes in -- an investigation of Tractor Supply Company, filing a court petition Wednesday that alleges the retailer failed to comply with an investigative subpoena seeking information about its compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
New York Assemblymember Alex Bores (D) expects his AI safety bill, the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, could be revised through the chapter-amendment process, the legislator told Privacy Daily on Wednesday. “We’re open to amendments that … strengthen or clarify the bill.”
Colorado will reconsider its comprehensive AI law during a special session this month, Gov. Jared Polis (D) announced Wednesday, as expected (see 2505300046).
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Businesses should map their automated decision-making technology (ADMT), review and revise privacy policies, plan for cybersecurity audits and review vendor contracts in response to California Privacy Protection Agency rules adopted July 24, some privacy law practices advised in recent client alerts. The rules are expected to be finalized without changes shortly.
The expansion of data broker liability in states like Texas and California has companies considering multistate compliance approaches, privacy attorneys told us in interviews.
Though the White House’s plans to collaborate with tech companies in building a health data-sharing system could ultimately result in a beneficial network, its current lack of clarity and transparency about data protections is concerning, consumer advocates said.
The Senate Privacy Subcommittee is focused on the Judiciary Committee’s jurisdiction over privacy legislation, but expect collaboration with the Senate Commerce Committee, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., told us Thursday. Other senators offered views on the White House's plans to work with tech companies to build a healthcare data-sharing system (see 2507310067).