Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 4, 2024

While surveillance and recording can have legitimate purposes, it is essential for employers to navigate this territory carefully to avoid violating privacy laws and employee trust. The “Reasonable Expectation of Privacy” Standard One crucial factor in determining whether recording employees is violative of Section 934.03

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True Accord

JUNE 29, 2023

Let’s take a look at how the new updates to GLBA Safeguards Rule, how these security policies are important specifically for debt collection, and what best practices your business should follow to protect consumers’ data. Several more states have draft privacy and security laws in draft.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It requires data brokers to support deletion requests through a central “deletion mechanism” managed by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA). The law also empowers consumers to request deletion of their personal information from all registered data brokers with a single submission.

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Jimerson Firm

MARCH 19, 2024

Data breaches and privacy litigation are increasing as businesses leverage technology and collect big data on their customers, clients, and patients. Invasion of Privacy Finally, many data breach plaintiffs have pursued invasion of privacy claims but Florida courts have not been receptive to these claims. 2d 501, 503 (Fla.

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Collect More

JULY 10, 2023

Try their website at the bottom in the “Privacy Policy” or “Terms and Conditions” section. The Australian Government’s ABN lookup site www.abr.business.gov.au is a goldmine. Run the customer’s name through that and do whatever you possibly can to find their ABN.

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 24, 2023

This includes ensuring that there is no background noise or interruptions that could compromise the professionalism or privacy of calls. They should be educated about the importance of data security and privacy. A private work environment : The work-from-home environment should be conducive to professional conduct.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is the first state privacy agency in the nation and was created as part of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The agency’s mandate includes enforcing California privacy law, a duty currently carried out by California’s attorney general. Appointment of Ashkan Soltani.

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True Accord

APRIL 4, 2023

Protecting consumer privacy is not an unfamiliar concept in our industry and it’s something that should already be woven into our policies, procedures, and practices. You should consult a lawyer if you have questions about federal and state data security, privacy or breach laws. Watch the full webinar on-demand now!

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On Guard

JANUARY 26, 2024

As we approach Data Privacy Day on January 28th, it’s crucial to reflect on the importance of securing our digital lives in an era where information is more valuable than ever. To celebrate Data Privacy Day, we’re delving into some essential security tips and tricks that can help you to vault your digital presence.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

On October 30, President Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order calling on Congress to enact privacy laws and directing federal agencies to review existing rules and potentially explore new rulemakings governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors of the U.S. The deadline for comments was May 30.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 12, 2022

Republican lawmakers cited concerns about his positions on free trade, consumer privacy, and even domestic policy. Bedoya’s career has spanned from a professor at Georgetown University’s law school to the founding director of the school’s Center on Privacy and Technology.

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Nexa Collect

MAY 21, 2021

Health care providers, health plans such as insurers and HMOs, healthcare clearing-houses and any business entities using and disclosing “ individually identifiable health information ” during claims processing, billing, data analysis, and other operations, are governed by the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Kamran Salour (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, and CIPT), an experienced data security attorney, has joined Troutman Pepper’s national Cybersecurity, Information Governance, and Privacy practice in Orange County as a partner. Salour will help grow the firm’s Data Security Incident Response team. He joins the firm from Lewis Brisbois.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Does the Workers’ Compensation Act bar a claim for damages under Illinois’ Biometric Privacy Act ( BIPA )? The Illinois Supreme Court recently issued an opinion, finding that the Workers’ Compensation Act does not bar a claim for damages under BIPA.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 9, 2022

What to Expect: The most current and pressing topics, including regulation & enforcement, privacy FCRA developments, Metro 2® reporting and e-Oscar® dispute handling, state and federal policy updates, and more. This is the only conference that connects the entire consumer reporting ecosystem!

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MAY 11, 2023

She has counseled a national consumer reporting agency through its CFPB compliance obligations, including conducting risk assessments of consumer products and services, updating policies and procedures, and establishing an audit process to assess compliance with federal consumer financial laws.

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) went into effect January 1, 2020. As we have previously discussed, compliance with the law requires preparation and cannot be viewed as simply an exercise in updating a business’s privacy policy.

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True Accord

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Best Practices: When law and/or regulation is unclear, a “best practice” policy may be implemented to safeguard a business’s compliance. CCPA: The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives consumers in California rights over the personal information that businesses collect and process about them.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a partner in the firm’s Privacy + Cyber Practice Group, Kim Phan assists financial institutions with e-commerce, social media, and mobile app development and compliance, including adapting an augmented reality mobile game for a retail client, conducting online behavioral advertising assessments of websites to update and enhance website privacy policies, (..)

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 30, 2021

This post provides an overview of these updated privacy bills, both of which were previously introduced during the 116th Congress. Under this law, most of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) privacy-related authority would be transferred to the DPA. The Data Protection Act of 2021. On June 17, Sen. The SAFE DATA Act. On July 28, Sens.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 9, 2024

This legislation and regulations will establish strong industry protections around disclosure requirements, dispute resolution and credit reporting standards, late fee limits, consumer data privacy, and guidelines to curtail dark patterns and debt accumulation and overextension.”

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The executive order, expected as soon as next month, is slated to put the White House in a central position to oversee policy and regulatory efforts regarding digital assets. There also are more direct risks, such as those to consumer privacy and the resiliency of digital payment systems.

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Collection Industry News

JULY 12, 2021

President Joe Biden‘s push for Federal Trade Commission rules protecting consumer data privacy highlights ties between tech companies’ power and the personal information they collect. The commission laid the groundwork for launching a data privacy proposal when it recently streamlined its process for writing rules. tech giants.

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PDC Flow

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Share this image on your site: So for credit or collections businesses handling revenue cycle and collections work for healthcare organizations, what are some HIPAA and other privacy concerns that merit a closer look while the pandemic continues? Practical Issue 3: Privacy Regulations for Medical and Healthcare Organizations.

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Burr Forman

JULY 2, 2021

It is vital that companies of any size take stock of their risks and consider whether their insurance policies cover any cyber perils they are most likely to face. In response to the escalating cyber threats insureds face, insurers now offer stand-alone cyber insurance policies.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities. We must do everything we can to protect consumers’ personal information and their privacy.” Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities: On January 6, the New York Privacy Act was reintroduced in the New York State Senate. State Activities. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 27, 2023

The legislation requires that EWA providers submit the following information with their license application: Terms of service; Privacy policy; Fee schedule; Surety bond; Compliance statement with the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act; Information for each owner, officer, director and responsible person; and Audited financial statements.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 16, 2021

On March 15, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced that the California Office of Administrative Law approved his fourth set of proposed modifications to the California Consumer Privacy Act’s (CCPA) implementing regulations ( Fourth Set of Modifications ), completing the finalization process. Privacy Options Icon.

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Collection Industry News

JULY 19, 2023

According to the statement, the dialogue is intended to address key challenges created by the increasing digitalization of financial products – “from pricing and customer service to competition and privacy.”

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 2, 2022

Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities. On April 22, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urging “GoFundMe to better disclose policies and to provide greater clarity in terms of service for consumers who use its platform.” State Activities. For more information, click here.

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MARCH 2, 2021

Set clear policies for your remote staff as far as breaks, lunches and other timekeeping measures are concerned. Have mechanisms in place to monitor and enforce compliance with your policies as well. Privacy and HIPAA. Don’t wait until risks appear in order to have a policy or documented procedure.” Lauren Valenzuela.

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Collection Industry News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Background On January 27, 2023 (just ahead of Data Privacy Day), California Attorney General Rob Bonta (“AG”) announced an investigative sweep focused on mobile application providers in the retail, travel, and food service industries. the service provider exception, as described in our most recent Client Alert ).

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

On August 31, California’s legislature ended its 2022 session without adopting legislation to extend the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) employee and business-to-business (B2B) personal information exemptions. Exemption Extensions Failed. In the absence of a special legislative session, these exemptions will expire on January 1, 2023.

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 22, 2023

The Bureau’s official comment comes in response to a request for information issued by the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy on the impact of automated tools used by employers to monitor and evaluate workers.

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Burr Forman

APRIL 13, 2021

Burr Partner and Chief Privacy Officer India Vincent was featured in this special section. India Vincent is Burr & Forman’s Chief Privacy Officer and a Partner in the Birmingham office. India chairs Burr’s Intellectual Property, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group, and is a Certified Privacy Professional (CIPP/US).

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Kathy Castor recently introduced an updated Protecting the Information of Our Vulnerable Children and Youth Act (the Kids PRIVCY Act), which incorporates key elements of the Children’s Code to amend the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Policies and Community Standards. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA).

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Collection Industry News

MARCH 23, 2021

Consumer privacy proposals pending in state legislatures are likely to get a boost from the passage of Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act earlier this month. The growing number of states seriously considering privacy legislation is likely to push the federal government to take action, attorneys say. “My Source: site.

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