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CFPB’s Final Rule to Remove Medical Bills from U.S. Credit Reports
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...
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Fair Hiring in Banking: The FDIC’s Final Rule to Revise FDIC Regulations
Dec 23, 2024 3:04:00 PM
On July 30, 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved the Final Rule to Revise FDIC Regulations Concerning Section 19 of the...
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CFPB Urges Employers to Follow FCRA When Using Background Dossiers and Algorithmic Scores
Dec 6, 2024 1:45:00 PM
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a recent policy statement advising employers to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act...
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Illinois Becomes the Second State to Enact Broader Regulations on AI
Nov 25, 2024 1:54:04 PM
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 3773 into law on August 9, 2024, expanding the state’s regulations on the use of artificial...
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Montana’s 2024 Consumer Data Privacy Act
Nov 14, 2024 12:07:00 PM
Montana has joined the growing list of consumer data privacy laws enacted throughout the country, creating new guidelines for consumer data privacy....
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New Background Check Requirements for Health Professionals in New Jersey
Nov 5, 2024 2:00:00 PM
Signed into law on September 12, 2024, New Jersey enacted a new background check bill that mandates criminal history background checks for a broader...