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New Jersey diverts from common US comprehensive state privacy trends

New Jersey is on track to become the 13th U.S. state to enact comprehensive privacy legislation following passage of Senate Bill 332 by both chambers of the New Jersey Legislature 8 Jan. While New Jersey will add a state law, pending governor approval, that in many ways mirrors those of the 12 states it is joining, SB 332 will not be a one-for-one match of its predecessors. IAPP News Editor Joe Duball unpacks the subtleties that help New Jersey's bill stand out.Full story

IAPP publishes 2023 US State Comprehensive Privacy Laws Report

The IAPP released the 2023 U.S. State Comprehensive Privacy Laws Report by Principal Researcher for Privacy Law and Policy Müge Fazlioglu, CIPP/E, CIPP/US. Building on prior tracking and analysis, the report includes information on privacy legislation passed in 2023 by seven states — Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas.Full story

FTC reaches settlement with data broker to prohibit sensitive location data sales

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission barred data broker X-Mode Social and its successor company, Outlogic, from selling sensitive location data as part of a first-of-its-kind settlement. The FTC alleged the company sold precise location data that could track individuals' visits to medical and reproductive health clinics, domestic abuse shelters and other locations.

FTC warns AI developers to uphold privacy, confidentiality

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Office of Technology underscored the importance of artificial intelligence developers to uphold their privacy and confidentiality agreements.

Amazon appeals Luxembourg fine, accuses CNPD of unfair practices

Amazon appealed a 746 million euro fine from Luxembourg's National Commission for Data Protection after it was found in 2021 to be processing user data for advertisements without asking permission, Bloomberg reports.

Health care provider agrees to invest in cybersecurity protections

The New York Attorney General's Office reached an agreement with Refuah Health Center to invest USD1.2 million in cybersecurity measures after allegedly failing to protect patient data from a ransomware attack.

Belgium's Council of the European Union presidency to focus on digital policy

The Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union proposed internal changes to prioritize digital policy, Euractiv reports. Belgium suggested a new working party could help globalize digital matters.

T-Mobile hacker allegedly faces US indictment

The hacker in the 2021 T-Mobile data breach who stole the data of 40 million consumers allegedly faces a U.S. indictment, 404 Media reports. John Erin Binns admitted to hacking T-Mobile's database and selling the data to a third party. Binns is allegedly accused of hacking, money laundering, identity theft and wire fraud offenses.Full story

SEC's X account hack raises social media security concerns

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's X, formerly known as Twitter, account was hacked after someone gained access to a phone number associated with the account, Reuters reports. X claimed the platform is not responsible for the breach despite security experts suggesting the platform work to strengthen cybersecurity measures. Full story

IAB identifies issues with Google's Privacy Sandbox during testing

IAB Tech Lab found challenges advertisers will face while testing Google's Privacy Sandbox, MediaPost reports. The sandbox reportedly faces difficulties supporting "high-value" advertising formats, such as digital video and "competitive ad separation." IAB also shared concerns that involve brand safety and traditional ad fraud.Full story

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