Focused On Privacy

Data Protection Laws

  • Practical Privacy: Where do I start?

    Practical Privacy: Where do I start?

    I often hear from clients that they are concerned about privacy issues, but that they don’t know where to start. This common conundrum is partially a result of the myriad of different sector specific privacy laws, overlapping state and federal privacy obligations, and constantly changing case law. One of the best places to start is…

  • California’s Privacy agency signals Priority: Data Minimization

    California’s Privacy agency signals Priority: Data Minimization

    The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued its first advisory last week reminding businesses that data minimization is a foundational principle under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act . The advisory made clear that businesses should analyze and consider what data is necessary to achieve the purpose…

  • Navigating the Waters of Consumer Data Protection

    Navigating the Waters of Consumer Data Protection

    In the digital age, consumer data protection has emerged as a paramount concern. With businesses collecting vast amounts of personal information, the need for stringent privacy measures is more critical than ever. Legislation like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States…