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Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act Protects Job Applicant in Phath v. Central Transport LLC

Mar 23, 2026 1:06:41 PM

A recent court ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act (“CHRIA”),...

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Maryland Online Data Privacy Act Enforcement Begins on April 1, 2026

Mar 17, 2026 2:17:00 PM

Nearly two years after Governor Wes Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (or MODPA), the next milestone some organizations have been...

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California Finalizes Regulations on Automated Decision‑Making Technology

Mar 3, 2026 11:15:00 AM

In November 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency voted to proceed with outlining new rules and regulations regarding automated...

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What Employers Need to Know About Kentucky's 2026 Consumer Data Privacy Law

Feb 18, 2026 3:06:43 PM

Kentucky is now one of 20 states to pass a comprehensive consumer privacy law, following a growing trend of states stepping up to the challenge of...

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Virginia State Police Report the Successful Launch of New Rap Back Service

Feb 13, 2026 3:00:00 PM

In March 2024, Governor Glenn Youngkin approved Virginia Code § 52-46 as part of the Chapters enacted during the 2024 General Assembly session. The...

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Credit Checks Are Off the Table: New York Cracks Down on Using Consumer Credit Information in Employment

Feb 2, 2026 10:45:00 AM

Starting on April 18, 2026, New York is cracking down on employers using consumer credit information for hiring purposes. While there are some...

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Illinois Charters to Launch New Automatic Criminal Record Sealing Process

Jan 28, 2026 1:53:40 PM

The Illinois Clean Slate Act (House Bill 1836) will change what candidate information employers can consider by automatically sealing eligible...

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What Rhode Island’s 2026 Data Privacy Law Means for Businesses and Employers

Jan 19, 2026 3:15:00 PM

On June 13, 2024, the Rhode Island legislature passed House Bill H7787.  Governor Daniel McKee allowed the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy...

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