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Minnesota Supreme Court Sets the Record Straight on Municipal Employer Liability
A recent court decision has changed how Minnesota courts analyze whether municipalities may be liable for their hiring decisions—emphasizing that...
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Updates to New York’s Data Breach Notification Law Explained
Mar 12, 2025 7:00:00 AM
In December 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills amending the state’s current data breach notification law. Senate Bill S2659B and...
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Expanding Employment Protections for Individuals with Criminal History in Kansas City
Mar 3, 2025 7:30:00 AM
In 2018, Kansas City, Missouri, amended Chapter 38 of the city code ordinance to expand “ban the box” initiatives, prohibiting private employers and...
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New Screening Requirements for School Volunteers Under Florida’s SB676
Feb 26, 2025 11:30:00 AM
The Florida Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 676 (SB676) in 2023, mandating more extensive background screening regulations for public school...
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New 2025 Data Privacy Laws: Delaware, New Jersey, and New Hampshire
Feb 12, 2025 9:30:00 AM
We kicked off 2025 with five state-level data privacy laws going into effect. Last month, we covered new data privacy policies in Nebraska and Iowa....
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CFPB’s Final Rule to Remove Medical Bills from U.S. Credit Reports
Feb 4, 2025 2:45:00 PM
In recent years, allowing medical debt in consumer reports has been under scrutiny, weighing relevant value in comparison to potential discrimination...
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California's Proposed Protections on Automated Decision-Making Technology
Jan 29, 2025 12:15:00 PM
In November 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) made a public announcement proposing new regulations when using automated...
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What Employers Need to Know About Iowa’s 2025 Consumer Privacy Law
Jan 8, 2025 11:45:00 AM
Like Nebraska’s data privacy law, Iowa’s Consumer Data Privacy Act (IACDPA) took effect on January 1, 2025. This legislation, signed into law by...
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Data Privacy Awareness Continues in the New Year: Nebraska’s Data Privacy Act
Jan 2, 2025 3:00:00 PM
2024 was a big year for consumer data privacy laws, with states like Minnesota, Rhode Island, and Montana passing laws to protect consumer rights and...
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NYDFS Releases Guidance on Combating AI Cybersecurity Risks
Dec 26, 2024 11:05:48 AM
In 2017, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Service Companies (23 NYCRR 500) was...