Hello U.S. Privacy Digest readers! I say it about this time every summer, and it stands true once again … I can’t believe how quickly this season (my favorite) whizzes by. It’s these later weeks in July when I start rushing to fit it all in — mini-golf excursions, nighttime bonfires, relaxing summe...

On July 9, New York City’s administrative code was amended to include § 22-1201 - 22-1205, which covers biometric identifier information and protects against the collection, storage, sharing or use of such data. The new law took effect as other cities and states around the U.S. are considering their...

The decriminalization of marijuana use in Canada is certainly not news anymore. I’m going to give you the straight dope and admit I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to this stuff, but I know people have been doing it since the stone age. Many say legalization in Canada was much ado about nothing.  I...

Cameras seem to be everywhere in New York City, but there is new citywide regulation affecting cameras operated by commercial establishments. On July 9, New York City’s administrative code was amended to include § 22-1201 - 22-1205, which covers biometric identifier information. The new BII law will...

"Bloomberg Law’s 2021 Technology Transactions Survey" found the ever-changing privacy and cybersecurity legislative landscape is a top concern for technology lawyers, Bloomberg reports. The survey found 63% of respondents focused on agreements, including privacy policies, while 55% focused on data m...