Even if your business only sells goods or services in the U.S., your business may be a “data broker” under the new bulk data regulations, according to an April 11, 2025 Compliance Guide issued by the U.S. Department of Justice

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North Dakota law heightens data security requirements for some financial institutions
Background
On January 7, 2025, North Dakota’s House Industry, Business, and Labor Committee introduced HB 1127, at the request of the Department of Financial Institutions. HB 1127 successfully passed through both legislative chambers and was signed into law by the…
New York Attorney General, personal data, and SHIELD Act
On March 20, 2025, the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) announced a settlement with Ohio-based Root Insurance, regarding privacy practices relating to its auto insurance online quoting tool. As part of the settlement, Root agreed to pay $975,000 and to…
The differences between non-disclosure, exfiltration and notice – a court’s view
By David Kessler and Sue Ross
Although there is scant case law on the question, it is generally accepted that it is not a violation of one’s duty not to disclose information if it is stolen from you. Put another…
New York changes data breach law—in December and February
New York just finished a series of adjustments to its data breach notification requirements. Effective immediately, organizations must notify impacted individuals of a data breach within 30 days of its discovery instead of “in the most expedient time possible and…
FTC settlement requires disconnection of hardware from all no longer supported software
On January 16, 2025, the FTC announced a proposed complaint and consent agreement with one of the largest hosting companies in the world: GoDaddy. According to the complaint, the FTC found GoDaddy’s security practices “unreasonable for a company of its…
US Dept of Health proposes Security Rule amendments that includes new deadlines
On December 27, 2024, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a proposed rule to improve data protection measures in the healthcare sector.
Learn more about the…
$3 million HIPAA Settlement
On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) entered into a settlement agreement relating to alleged HIPAA regulation violations with Solara Medical Supplies LLC, a direct-to-consumer distributer of continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and other…
Two HIPAA settlements, $1.6 million in penalties
China’s proposed AI Labelling Regulations: Key points
In response to the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the Cyberspace Administration of China (the CAC) recently issued two draft regulations for public consultation: Measures for Labelling Artificial Intelligence-Generated or Synthetic Content (the Draft AI…