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DOJ Finalizes Rule on Data Transfers to Foreign Entities

April 17, 2025

The DOJ’s Final Rule restricts transfers of sensitive personal data to adversarial nations like China, Russia, and Iran under new executive guidance.

Maryland Enacts Stringent Privacy Law

April 9, 2025

Maryland has passed a strict privacy law requiring “strict necessity” for handling sensitive data, highlighting a major step in U.S. privacy regulation.

Shopify faces a privacy class action lawsuit

March 18, 2025

In March 2025, the 9th Circuit Court revived a class action lawsuit against Shopify, allowing claims under CCPA over unauthorized tracking and data sharing. The ruling expands jurisdiction for privacy cases based on user location, signaling broader legal risk for online companies.

California court blocks enforcement of child privacy law again

March 13, 2025

A federal judge halted California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code (CAADCA), citing First Amendment issues. The ruling challenges child data privacy laws and may impact similar efforts nationwide

Multiple U.S. states roll out new data privacy laws

January 2, 2025

New privacy laws took effect in Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and New Jersey, reflecting growing momentum for state-level data protection in the U.S.

California Governor Newsom Signs (Some) Privacy and AI Bills into Law

September 30, 2024

After a busy end to California's legislative session, Governor Newsom vetoes arguably the 3 highest-profile bills