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How Does The Maximus 8-K Filing Fit With The New SEC Rules?
Maximus, a U.S. government contracting major player, confirmed on July 26 that hackers accessed the protected health data of up to 11 million individuals. The data was compromised when Maximus used MOVEit Transfer, an enterprise file transfer tool developed by Progress Software. MOVEit is implemented by thousands of governments, financial institutions, and other private and public companies across the globe.
FTC, OCR, And HHS Issue Warning Letter Concerning Use Of Online Tracking Technologies
On July 20, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC"), The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS"), and The Office for Civil Rights ("OCR") issued a joint letter to 130 hospital systems and telehealth providers cautioning them about "serious privacy and security risks" associated with the use of online tracking technologies that may be integrated into their websites or mobile apps.
FTC, OCR, and HHS Issue Warning Letter Concerning Use of Online Tracking Technologies
On July 20, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), and The Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued a joint letter to 130 hospital systems and telehealth providers cautioning them about “serious privacy and security risks” associated with the use of online tracking technologies that may be integrated into their websites or mobile apps.
Colorado AG Initiates Enforcement Of Colorado Privacy Act, With Focus On Sensitive Data And Opt-Outs Of Targeted Ads
On July 12, 2023, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced, through letters sent to Colorado businesses, that his office would begin enforcing the Colorado Privacy Act ("CPA"). Enacted in 2021, the CPA became enforceable on July 1, 2023, signaling that Colorado regulators are wasting no time commencing enforcement efforts.
Oregon Joins the Consumer Privacy Bill Trend
On June 22, 2023, the Oregon Legislature advanced a new consumer data privacy bill called SB 619. If Governor Tina Kotek signs the bill into law, Oregon will join the consistent trend of states passing consumer data privacy bills. Only a few days ago, on June 18, 2023, Governor Abbott signed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act into law, placing Oregon in line to become the eleventh state (and sixth this year) to enact a broad-based consumer privacy bill.
Nevada’s New Consumer Health Data Privacy Bill Passes in Final Days of 2023 Session
On June 22, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed SB 370 (“SB 370” or the “Act”), a privacy law concerning consumer health data that closely resembles Washington State’s "My Health, My Data" (“MHMD”) Act. The Nevada law will go into effect on March 31, 2024, and while the bills are very similar, there are some key distinctions worth noting and some important takeaways that businesses should keep in mind heading into 2024.
Texas Legislature Becomes The Tenth State To Pass A Consumer Data Privacy Bill
On May 28, 2023, Texas passed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act ("TDPSA"), making it the tenth U.S. State to pass a consumer data privacy bill that governs the collection, use, and transfer of consumer data and the second largest state to do so. Once Governor Abbott signs TDPSA, it will take effect on July 1, 2024. The bill builds on the trend of states enacting consumer data privacy laws in 2023.
Texas Legislature Becomes the Tenth State to Pass A Consumer Data Privacy Bill
On May 28, 2023, Texas passed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”), making it the tenth U.S. State to pass a consumer data privacy bill that governs the collection, use, and transfer of consumer data and the second largest state to do so. Once Governor Abbott signs TDPSA, it will take effect on July 1, 2024. The bill builds on the trend of states enacting consumer data privacy laws in 2023.
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