Privacy

Browsing TribLIVE with Full Functionality: A New Option for Users in Privacy Law States

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Sacramento, CA – California residents are now encountering a partially restricted digital experience on TribLIVE.com, prompted by state privacy law requirements. As the website complies with California’s stringent regulations designed to protect personal information, certain enhanced features that entail third-party data sharing, such as videos and social media content, have been disabled for these users. The constraints are part of a broader adaptation by websites to align with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which aims to empower state residents with more control over their personal data. Notably, the law provides California users the option … Read more

New York Tightens Data Breach Laws: Faster Notifications and Broader Privacy Definitions Now Mandatory

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Albany, N.Y. — In a significant move to ramp up data privacy laws, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York signed new amendments on December 24, 2024, that enforce stricter notification protocols for businesses after data breaches and broaden the spectrum of what constitutes “private information.” This legislative update, both for private-sector entities and government agencies, is aimed at addressing the escalating concerns over personal data security in the digital age. The newly signed amendments usher in a mandatory 30-day notification period for businesses to inform New York residents affected by a data breach. The regulation … Read more

U.S. Businesses Brace for New Wave of State-Level Privacy Regulations Starting 2025

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As the calendar flips to 2025, a new era dawns for businesses throughout the United States grappling with a significantly expanded patchwork of state-level privacy regulations. Beginning this January, eight states have enacted comprehensive privacy statutes, challenging companies to keep pace with an evolving legal landscape or risk severe penalties and damaged public trust. In the initial two weeks of the year, Iowa, Delaware, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and New Jersey will enforce their privacy laws. Tennessee, Minnesota, and Maryland are slated to follow later in the year. These states are enforcing thresholds based on factors … Read more

Georgia Attorney Challenges Corporate Transparency Act, Citing Constitutional Concerns Over Client Privacy

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Atlanta, GA – A legal challenge has been mounted against a federal law that a Georgia attorney contends infringes upon crucial attorney-client confidentiality. The attorney, Paul Spizzirri, is seeking a court order to stop enforcement of a part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which he claims compels lawyers to release privileged client information, thus breaching constitutional rights. The CTA, enacted in 2021 with the intention of curbing illicit activities such as money laundering, tax evasion, and drug trafficking, mandates that law firms disclose identifying details about corporate clients. This includes names, birth dates, and … Read more