On June 22, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (“TRAIGA”) (HB 149) into law.  The law, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, makes Texas the second state to enact comprehensive AI consumer protection legislation, following the 2024 enactment of the Colorado…

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On 24 June 2025, the European Commission published its “roadmap” for ensuring lawful and effective access to data by law enforcement (“Roadmap”). The Roadmap forms a key part of the Commission’s internal security strategy, which was announced in April, and follows on from the November 2024 recommendations of the High-Level Group on Access to Data for Effective Law Enforcement.

Of most immediate relevance to electronic communications service (“ECS”) providers, the Commission intends to propose new data retention requirements, is considering changes to better enable cross-border live interception of communications, and will support the development of tools enabling law enforcement authorities (“LEAs”) to access encrypted data. We describe these proposals, and other elements of the Roadmap, in more detail below.Continue Reading European Commission publishes its plan to enable more effective law enforcement access to data

On June 24, 2025, the Connecticut governor signed SB 1295, which amends the state’s comprehensive privacy statute, the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (“CTDPA”).  SB 1295 takes effect on July 1, 2026.Continue Reading Connecticut Legislature Amends Its Privacy Statute

This blog was prepared in collaboration with, and was originally published by, the UK BioIndustry Association, here. We are grateful to the UK BioIndustry Association for collaborating on this blog, and for the opportunity to post it here.

What are the UK’s plans to reform data protection law?

After an extended period of legislative back and forth, the Data (Use and Access) Bill has now received Royal Assent, becoming the Data (Use and Access) Act (we will therefore refer to it as the “Act” in this blog). The Act addresses various matters related to the use of data, and will to an extent distinguish the UK’s approach to data protection from that set out in the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). The European Commission will, therefore, assess whether these changes warrant stripping the UK of its adequacy status for data transfers, with a decision due by 27 December 2025. While the Commission is unlikely to withdraw its finding of adequacy, it is possible that a challenge to this finding could be brought before the Court of Justice of the EU, which could reach a different conclusion.

In summary, the Act is not a complete overhaul of data protection law in the UK; instead, it is more a package of targeted amendments. Of the changes most relevant to biotechs, the most significant is the more permissive regime for the use of personal data for scientific research – although, companies must still meet a number of requirements to fall within scope. More significant changes may take place in the future, as key parts of the Act enable the UK Government to pass secondary legislation in areas that may be relevant to biotechs.Continue Reading The UK’s new Data Legislation – What does it mean for the Life Science sector?

On June 23, 2025, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NY DFS”) issued guidance to NY DFS-regulated individuals and entities regarding the impact of “ongoing global conflicts” to the financial sector. The guidance follows a bulletin from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security about the “heightened threat environment” in the United States, which specifically references cyber attacks. The NY DFS guidance highlights three key areas of focus: cybersecurity, sanctions, and virtual currency, and may be helpful for organizations across industries globally:Continue Reading New York State Department of Financial Services Issues Guidance on Cybersecurity, Sanctions, and Virtual Currency Following Escalation of Iran Conflict

This year, state lawmakers have introduced over a dozen bills to regulate “surveillance,” “personalized,” or “dynamic” pricing.  Although many of these proposals have failed as 2025 state legislative sessions come to a close, lawmakers in New York, California, and a handful of other states are moving forward with a range…

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On June 2, 2025, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs published draft regulations to implement the New Jersey Data Protection Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2025. The draft regulations propose detailed requirements, including for privacy notices, consent, and consumer rights. Interested parties may submit written…

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A number of previously enacted laws related to privacy and minors’ use of social media platforms will enter into force in July 2025.  These laws include comprehensive privacy frameworks in Tennessee and Minnesota, as well as laws governing the use of social media platforms by minors in Georgia and Louisiana.  An overview of some key laws is below.Continue Reading New State Privacy and Minor Social Media Laws to Become Effective in July

Personalized advertising and pricing are increasingly common online practices, and prompt discussions about fairness and consumer rights in the EU.  This post examines how these practices are regulated under EU consumer protection law, and what we anticipate from the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act (DFA).  We also consider how data protection rules—such as the GDPR—interact with consumer protection laws.

This is the third post in our series on the DFA—a draft EU law currently being prepared by the European Commission and expected to be published in mid-2026.  Previous posts covered influencer marketing and AI chatbots in consumer interactions.Continue Reading Digital Fairness Act Series — Topic 3: Personalized Advertising and Pricing

On June 19, 2025, the French Data Protection Authority (“CNIL”) published two recommendations for AI developers.  The first recommendation covers reliance on the GDPR’s legitimate interest legal basis for developing an AI model.  It provides examples of legitimate interests that can justify the use of personal data for AI development.  The second recommendation discusses measures to implement when collecting personal data through “web scraping.”  It provides a list of measures that, if followed, will ensure compliance with the GDPR’s accountability principle.Continue Reading CNIL Publishes Recommendations on Legitimate Interest as a Legal Basis for AI Training