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Publications
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02.29.2024CFPB Issues Proposed Open Banking RuleArticlesThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it was issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Personal Financial Data Rights on October 19, 2023. The proposed rule would implement section 1033 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, which gives consumers the right to access their financial data and authorizes third parties to access it on their behalf.
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09.29.2023DHS Announces New Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition, Face Capture, and Facial Analysis PoliciesBlogsThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced new policies on September 14, 2023, regarding its use and acquisition of artificial intelligence technologies, including facial recognition and face capture technologies.
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09.28.2023DHS Announces New Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition, Face Capture, and Facial Analysis PoliciesUpdatesThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced new policies on September 14, 2023 regarding its use and acquisition of artificial intelligence technologies, including facial recognition and face capture technologies. DHS also appointed Eric Hysen as the department’s first chief AI officer.
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09.07.2023CFPB Announces Decision To Launch Rulemaking Targeting Data BrokersUpdatesFollowing a related request for information earlier this year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced on August 15, 2023, its intention to launch rulemaking targeting data brokers.
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06.09.2023FTC Issues Policy Statement Regarding Biometric InformationUpdates
The FTC issued a policy statement on May 18, 2023, addressing privacy and data security concerns and the potential for bias and discrimination relating to the collection and use of biometric information. In the Biometrics Policy Statement, the FTC lists specific examples of business practices relating to biometric information that it will scrutinize under Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts and practices.
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04.25.2023Biometric Privacy in Film, Television, Music, and GamingUpdatesCreators in film, television, music, and gaming are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and machine learning models to deliver new content and experiences to audiences. While providing many benefits, some applications of AI/ML in these contexts could potentially trigger biometric privacy laws.
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03.27.2023CFPB Requests Information About Data Brokers for Planned RulemakingUpdatesThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced on March 15, 2023, that it is issuing a Request for Information about the business practices of data brokers, which the agency said will assist it in “planned rulemaking” under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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06.21.2022Getting the Right Fit: Biometric Privacy and the Apparel IndustryUpdatesIn recent years, apparel and retail businesses have increasingly sought to provide customers with options to participate with the brand’s merchandise and services in virtual environments.
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03.01.2022Rip Van Wrinkle: The Grandfather of Biometric Laws AwakensUpdatesFor many years, the most significant law governing biometric-based products and services has been the Illinois Biometric Information Protection Act. This past month, however, another biometric data privacy law woke from a long, undisturbed slumber.
