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Fogel , Colleen Theresa Brown , Andrew F. Rodheim and Michael J. Willian April 29, 2024 Largely dormant for the last 25 years, Illinois’ Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) has been sharing the limelight recently with its sibling, the Biometric Information Privacy Act. (BIPA). GIPA includes a number of restrictions related to the use and disclosure of genetic testing and genetic information, and it provides a private right of action and permits recovery of steep statutory damages. In 2023 alone, over 50 GIPA complaints were filed, and new suits continue to be filed in 2024. In this article, published on AML Law.com , Sidley lawyers Kathleen Carlson, Lawrence Fogel, and Colleen Brown explore some of GIPA’s emerging issues and unanswered questions. (more…) Read more Kathleen Carlson Chicago kathleen.carlson@sidley.com Lawrence P. Fogel Chicago lawrence.fogel@sidley.com Colleen Theresa Brown Washington, D.C. cbrown@sidley.com Andrew F. Rodheim Chicago arodheim@sidley.com Michael J. Willian Chicago mwillian@sidley.com https://datamatters.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.png 0 0 Kathleen Carlson https://datamatters.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.png Kathleen Carlson 2024-04-29 15:25:59 2024-04-29 15:29:42 A New Wave of Class Actions: The Genetic Information Privacy Act Apr 25 2024 Top 10 Questions on the EU AI Act AI , EU , Legislation , Policy William RM Long , Francesca Blythe and Lauren Cuyvers April 25, 2024 The EU AI Act will be the first standalone piece of legislation worldwide regulating the use and provision of AI in the EU, and will form a key consideration in AI governance programs. The AI Act will have a significant impact on many organizations inside and outside the EU, with failure to comply potentially leading to fines of up to 7% of annual worldwide turnover. (more…) Read more William RM Long London wlong@sidley.com Francesca Blythe London fblythe@sidley.com Lauren Cuyvers Brussels lcuyvers@sidley.com https://datamatters.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.png 0 0 William RM Long https://datamatters.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.png William RM Long 2024-04-25 10:01:24 2024-04-25 10:01:24 Top 10 Questions on the EU AI Act Apr 16 2024 EU Formally Adopts Cyber Law for Connected Products Connected Devices , Cyber , Digital , Enforcement , EU , International , IoT , Legislation , Regulatory William RM Long , Lauren Cuyvers and Subhalakshmi Kumar April 16, 2024 On 12 March 2024, the European Parliament approved the EU Cyber Resilience Act ( CRA ”) with a large majority of 517-12 votes in favor of the legislation (with 78 abstentions). The CRA aims to ensure that products with digital elements” ( PDE ”) i.e., connected products such as smart devices, and remote data processing solutions, are resilient against cyber threats and provide key information in relation to their security properties. (more…) Read more William RM Long London wlong@sidley.com Lauren Cuyvers Brussels lcuyvers@sidley.com Subhalakshmi Kumar London skumar@sidley.com https://datamatters.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/MN-18359_Data-Matters_833x606-13.jpg 607 834 William RM Long https://datamatters.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.png William RM Long 2024-04-16 10:01:06 2024-04-16 10:01:06 EU Formally Adopts Cyber Law for Connected Products Apr 11 2024 Chambers 2024 Global Practice Guides for Data Protection & Privacy and Cybersecurity International , Regulatory , Trends , UK Alan Charles Raul , William RM Long , Francesca Blythe , Denise Kara and Eleanor Dodding April 11, 2024 The newest editions of the Chambers Global Practice Guides have been published and, once again, Sidley lawyers have contributed to two guides: Data Protection & Privacy 2024 and Cybersecurity 2024 . These publications cover important developments across the globe and offer insightful legal commentary for businesses on issues related to data privacy and cybersecurity, such as regulatory enforcement and litigation, global cooperation to combat cybercrime, international agreement on ‘Software Security by Design,’ a global approach to policy on artificial intelligence, and more. Sidley partner Alan Charles Raul is a contributing editor to both guides in addition to authoring the introductions. The UK chapters of Cybersecurity 2024 , covering UK Law and Practice” and UK Trends and Development” were authored by Sidley lawyers William Long, Francesca Blythe, Denise Kara, and Eleanor Dodding. (more…) Read more Alan Charles Raul Washington, D.C., New York araul@sidley.com William RM Long London wlong@sidley.com Francesca Blythe London fblythe@sidley.com Denise Kara London dkara@sidley.com Eleanor Dodding London edodding@sidley.com https://datamatters.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.png 0 0 Alan Charles Raul https://datamatters.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.png Alan Charles Raul 2024-04-11 16:21:52 2024-04-11 16:47:37 Chambers 2024 Global Practice Guides for Data Protection & Privacy and Cybersecurity Apr 10 2024 Regulatory Update: National Association of Insurance Commissioners Spring 2024 National Meeting AI , Financial Privacy , Insurance , NAIC , Policy , State Privacy Laws Stephanie H. Dobecki , Ellen M. Dunn , Andrew R. Holland , Michael L. Rosenfield , Chris H. Burusco , Sara N. Africano and Jacob A. Grossman April 10, 2024 The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Spring 2024 National Meeting (Spring Meeting) March 15 through 18, 2024. This Sidley...