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New Jersey recently amended its comprehensive state privacy law, adopting changes similar to other state privacyupdates. The revisions, which took effect upon the governor’s signature, adjust definitions and exemptions in the law.Notably, the updates expand the types…
The U.S. state privacy landscape expanded in 2026 with new comprehensive data privacy laws in Indiana, Kentucky,and Rhode Island that grant consumers rights over personal data and require opt-in consent for sensitive information.In California, updated CCPA regulations…
California Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Privacy Protection Agency launched the Delete Request andOpt-out Platform (DROP), a first-of-its-kind privacy tool that lets California residents send a single request to registereddata brokers to delete their…
Privacy impact assessments (PIAs in the U.S., DPIAs under the EU GDPR) are essential tools for effective privacyprograms. They help organizations identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks before data processing begins andsupport regulatory compliance. Growing U.S….
A new survey shows U.S. corporate counsel face growing litigation risks, especially in data privacy, with 38% oforganizations reporting increased exposure. Industry hotspots include technology, consumer markets and retail. Fortypercent of survey respondents…
Cisco’s 2026 Data and Privacy Benchmark Study finds that AI adoption is driving major increases in data privacyinvestment, with 90% of organizations expanding privacy programs and 93% planning further spending to supportresponsible AI. Robust privacy and governance…
When an employer discovers an employee has misrepresented their identity — such as using a stolen name, SocialSecurity number, or AI-altered identity — it must act quickly to terminate access, preserve evidence, and conduct aforensic review of system activity. If…
A Michigan woman, Leticia Gallarzo, was sentenced to 75 months in federal prison for repeatedly posing as a licensedregistered nurse by using fake credentials and another person’s identity to obtain health-care jobs, including inMichigan, Illinois, and California….
California’s 2026 legislative session produced several new laws, including measures on background checks, laborstandards, and AI chatbots. Part 28 of the New California Laws 2026 series identifies chapters such as SB-160 onbackground checks and additional bills…
Employers face evolving background screening challenges in 2026 due to AI use, rising fraud, and tighter regulation.AI can speed screening but must be paired with human judgment. Rising sophisticated fraud means stronger checksare needed. One-time pre-hire screening…