Category: Data Protection and Privacy

Targeting Algorithmic Discrimination in the Employment Context, First-of-Its-Kind Colorado AI Act Beats Out California Bills for Now

A new frontier emerges in the shadow of Colorado’s majestic peaks – Colorado’s governor signed into law a first-of-its-kind comprehensive artificial intelligence (“AI”) law in May 2024. Senate Bill (“SB”) 24-205, commonly known as the “Colorado AI Act,” regulates the risk of algorithmic discrimination arising continue reading...

A New Scheme is in Place to Allow U.S. Organisations to Import and Use Personal Data from the European Union – Should Every Business Rush to Sign Up?

On 10 July 2023, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). The adequacy decision is designed to relieve U.S.-based businesses and other institutions and organisations that choose to participate in the DPF from legal uncertainties and administrative burdens continue reading...

California Attorney General Announces New Investigative Sweep Targeting CCPA Compliance for “Large California Employers”

On July 14, 2023, the California Attorney General announced an investigative sweep targeting CCPA compliance efforts by “large California employers.” The Attorney General’s Office stated that it sent inquiry letters to large California employers “requesting information on the companies’ compliance with the California Consumer Privacy continue reading...