Inside Privacy

Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping set of laws related to minors' privacy and safety, including new laws that restrict covered platforms from providing certain features to users under 16, impose a duty of care on social media pla

On September 17, 2026, the European Commission (the "Commission") published its proposal for a new EU framework on child safety online (the "KIDS Act"). The proposed Regulation aims to introduce EU-harmonized age-based account restrictions, safety-by-desi

On September 8, 2026, Kenya's Office of the Data Protection Commissioner ("ODPC") published new Guidance Notes for Cross-border Data Transfers ("Guidance"), providing organizations with more detailed guidance on the application of Kenya's rules governing

At the end of August, the California legislature passed three bills that would regulate the use of AI in the employment context. These bills are now on Governor Newsom's desk, and he has until September 30 to sign or veto. Below is a summary of the three

In recent months, children's online safety and privacy have moved to the top of the EU's digital agenda. The European Commission is expected to outline

In recent months, children's online safety and privacy have moved to the top of the EU's digital agenda. The European Commission is expected to outline its proposal on minors' access to social media this week, a potentially significant development that wo

On August 28, 2026, the California Legislature passed SB 690, a significant bill aimed at curbing the flood of demand letters and lawsuits asserting "pen register" claims under the California Invasion of Privacy Act ("CIPA"). If enacted, the bill would el

On August 19, 2026, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $275,000 settlement with online tax preparation company TaxAct over allegations that the company improperly disclosed taxpayer information to advertising partners through third-part

On August 12, 2026, the Administration published a National Security Presidential Memorandum ("NSPM") ("Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime") that signals the Administration's focus on private-sector participation in offensi

Employers increasingly rely on automated tools to help make decisions concerning hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination. In response, state legislatures and agencies have begun to regulate uses of these technologies, often referred to as automated