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Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA)
Senate Bill 619, or the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA), was passed on August 1, 2023. The law goes into effect January 1, 2024. This article will cover everything you need to know about the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) including who it applies to, how to comply with the law,...
Is a Privacy Policy the Same as a Privacy Notice or Privacy Statement?
Practically every business needs a page on its website or app explaining how it collects and uses personal data. Some businesses call this transparency information a "Privacy Policy." Some call it a "Privacy Notice" and some call it a "Privacy Statement." There are other names, too, like "Fair Processing Notice" or...
The Draft UK Adequacy Decision: What's Next?
Many organizations were relieved to learn that the European Commission has adopted a draft adequacy decision for the UK. If approved, the adequacy decision would enable organizations to continue transferring personal data from the EEA to the UK without impediment. But the decision isn't final. There are many issues with the...
The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (HB 2307 / SB 1392) or (VCDPA) passed the Virginia House of Delegates and the state Senate on February 5, 2021. The law passed with significant bipartisan support. It will become enforceable on January 1, 2023. This article will look at what the law requires...
Legal Considerations Before Launching a New Website
Are you launching a new website? Whether it's a simple blog, an ecommerce store, or a community message board, you must consider your legal position. From privacy to consumer protection to copyright, there are many ways in which the law can affect website operators. This legal landscape might not be as daunting...
Updating your CCPA Privacy Policy for the CPRA
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is already the most demanding U.S. state privacy law. By voting "Yes" on Proposition 23 and enacting the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which expands and amends the CCPA, Californians extended their state's privacy law obligations even further. In addition to affecting the CCPA's scope,...