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In recent months, politicians and regulators across a number of jurisdictions have called on operators of online platforms to take seriously their legal obligations to promote a safe online environment. The safety of children online has continued to dominate this conversation, with a recent joint UK-U.S. statement (Statement) declaring that online platforms should “go further and faster in their efforts to protect children.”

This alert sets out the regulatory focus areas of the European Commission (EC), the Irish Coimisiún na Meán (CNAM), and the UK’s online safety regulator Ofcom.Continue Reading Regulators in Europe Signal Increased Scrutiny of Online Platforms

California’s 2024 legislative session has been marked with exciting developments and a clear focus on setting the rules of the road for artificial intelligence (AI), with some measures becoming law and others stalling out along the way. Last month, Governor Newsom signed 17 bills regulating AI in the Golden State. Notably, Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1047, which would have imposed safety requirements on developers of large models to avoid certain harms. In vetoing the bill, Governor Newsom noted that it was not comprehensive or precise enough, improperly focused on large models even though small ones could present similar risks, and did not take into account whether an Al system is deployed in high-risk environments, involves critical decision-making, or uses sensitive data. Newsom’s veto also represents a big win for the numerous industry members, politicians, and academics who lobbied against the bill, arguing that its passage would stifle innovation in the space. Nevertheless, the AI bills Newsom did sign are expected to have wide-ranging impacts on the AI industry. A summary of those bills is below.Continue Reading Governor Newsom Signs (and Vetoes) Major California AI Legislation

On October 1, 2024, the Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code (Maryland AADC) became effective. The Maryland AADC introduces onerous new compliance requirements on companies that are reasonably likely to be accessed by minors under the age of 18.Continue Reading Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code Effective October 1, 2024

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On September 13, 2024, the Colorado Attorney General’s office (the Colorado Department of Law) proposed draft amendments (draft regulations) to its Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) regulations, which took effect…

Continue Reading Colorado Department of Law Proposes Amendments to the Colorado Privacy Act Regulations Regarding Biometric and Minors’ Data

On September 10, 2024, the European Commission (EC) offices in charge of the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)—the European body composed of all EU data protection regulators that oversees the consistent application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)—announced that they intend to provide guidance on the interplay between the DMA and GDPR.Continue Reading EU Agencies to Develop Guidance on the Interplay Between the DMA and GDPR

As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, cybersecurity remains a top concern for regulators, consumers, business partners, and investors. Weak security can cause substantial harm to a company and lead to litigation, reputational damage, and hefty fines. Against that background, the EU is introducing stricter regulations that require robust cyber resilience, mandate board oversight on cybersecurity strategy, and hold board members personally liable for weak security practices.Continue Reading Cybersecurity: A Critical Element in Your 2025 Business Forecast