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Pennsylvania could soon join the growing list of states to enact comprehensive data privacy laws, and businesses that operate in PA must take note. Earlier this month, the commonwealth’s House passed a bipartisan consumer privacy bill that would set parameters on the collection and sale of consumers’ personal data. We’ll explain everything you need to know about HB 78, why it’s important, and six steps your business should consider taking now. Quick Background Pennsylvania’s  HB 78 , which passed the state’s House of Representatives on October 1, would establish the Consumer Data Privacy Act (CDPA) if ultimately approved by the state Senate and Gov. Josh Shapiro. T he bill, like its predecessors in other states, is intended to provide consumers with greater control over the collection, use, and sale of personal data . But unlike California’s data privacy law, PA’s proposed law would  not  cover employment-related information. Snapshot of the Proposed CDPA If enacted,...

Businesses that track the geolocation of individuals—whether for fleet management, sales and promotion, logistics, risk mitigation, or other reasons—should closely monitor the progress of  California Assembly Bill 1355  (AB 1355), also known as the  California Location Privacy Act . If passed, this bill would impose significant restrictions on the collection and use of geolocation data, requiring many businesses to overhaul their location tracking policies and procedures. California has long been at the forefront of data privacy regulation, particularly in the area of location tracking.  Section 637.7  of the California Penal Code, for example, provides that no person or entity in California may use an electronic tracking device to determine the location or movement of a person. Notably the law does not apply when the registered owner, lessor, or lessee of a vehicle has consented to the use such a device with respect to that vehicle . More recently, the  Ca...

  As the year comes to a close here are some of the highlights from the Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report with our most popular topics and posts from 2024. Expanding State Privacy Laws This year saw a further expansion of state comprehensive consumer data privacy laws. T hese legislative measures aim to enhance the protection of consumer data, ensuring greater transparency and accountability for businesses that collect and process personal information. Several states introduced robust frameworks designed to safeguard consumer privacy. Whether you are an attorney, an executive, or a leader in human resources, marketing, operations, risk management, and of course IT, it is vital to stay informed about these evolving legal standards and their implications for both businesses and consumers. Read more on these developments: Bluegrass State Becomes Third State to Pass a Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Data Law in 2024 Maryland Passes Comprehensive Data Privacy La...