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Kyle Falkner

Kyle Falkner is an associate in the firm’s Washington, DC office. He is a member of the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group and the Health Care Practice Group.

Kyle advises clients on a wide range of data privacy, technology, and health care issues. He assists clients in complying with U.S. state and federal privacy laws as well as federal health care laws and regulations.

Kyle also maintains an active pro bono practice focused on supporting international human rights initiatives and assisting small businesses and non-profits with data privacy compliance.

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On January 8, 2026, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CalPrivacy”) announced an enforcement action against Rickenbacher Data LLC (d/b/a “Datamasters”), an information reseller, for failing to register as a data broker under the California Delete Act.  Datamasters agreed to pay a $45,000 administrative fine, among other remedial measures.  In November, CalPrivacy launched a Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force within its enforcement division to investigate violations of the law in the data broker industry, which builds upon a 2024 investigative sweep into data broker compliance.Continue Reading CalPrivacy Announces $45,000 Fine Against Data Broker for Delete Act Violations

On November 21, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $1.4 million settlement with Jam City, Inc. (“Jam City”), a mobile app gaming company, for alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”). The Jam City settlement marks Attorney General Bonta’s sixth settlement obtained under the CCPA and reflects a continued focus on how businesses present opt-out rights mechanisms to California consumers, including minors.Continue Reading California AG Announces $1.4 Million Settlement with Mobile App Gaming Developer Over CCPA Violations

On December 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the New York Health Information Privacy Act (“NYHIPA”).  While NYHIPA bore similarities to Washington’s My Health My Data Act (“MHMD”) and Nevada’s Health Privacy Law (“SB 370”), it had several provisions that would have raised novel compliance and legal questions.Continue Reading New York Governor Vetoes Restrictive Health Privacy Law