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Expanding Employment Protections for Individuals with Criminal History in Kansas City
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...
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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...