Every year at this time I sit down to write a blog article, tying the experiences that I have during the holiday season into the world of data privacy. This year I have struggled to come up with a topic that really spoke to me. But, as I sat down to write [...]
In the realm of data protection, the United States has long been a patchwork of sector-specific laws and state-led initiatives. Despite repeated federal attempts, the United States still lacks a comprehensive data privacy framework. To fill the void lef [...]
With the rise of remote learning, online proctoring – used to ensure academic integrity during virtual exams – has become widely adopted by schools and universities across the U.S. These tools use methods like identity verification, video and audio mo [...]
My kids are growing and so are the worries that I have regarding their use of technology and the internet. In my article, Technology and Children – U.S. Courts Place Injunctions on State Laws for Unconstitutionality, in October 2023, I discussed recent U.S. court injunct [...]
Starting September 15, 2024, transferring personal data from Switzerland to the United States will become significantly easier, thanks to a new framework approved by the Swiss Federal Council. This marks a significant shift, allowing these data transfers to rely [...]
In the world we live in trends are an everyday thing, from YouTube Videos to TikTok challenges, from the clothes people wear to the music they listen to. We see trends in every part of our everyday lives. Sometimes in government, just like in our private [...]
The Washington My Health My Data Act (henceforth the “MHMDA”) passed the Washington State Legislature on April 17, 2023, and was signed into law on April 27, 2023. The Act includes effective dates on a section-by-section basis with regulated entities [...]
The United States is seen throughout the world as a leader in technology. With major players growing from small start-ups to international household names. Despite such growth in the world of technology right in our backyards, the U.S. is also seen as [...]
