Oregon has become one of the latest states to adopt a comprehensive data privacy law. The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act ("OCPA" or the "Act") takes effect July 1, 2024.
On May 19, 2023, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (the "MTCDPA") into law, becoming the ninth state to enact a comprehensive consumer privacy act.
On Friday, June 3, 2022, a bipartisan group of lawmakers published a discussion draft for the proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act (the "ADPPA").
California continues to be at the forefront of data protection in the United States. In February 2022, multiple privacy bills were introduced in the California legislature's current session.
That's right, it's that time of year again. And, as always, we in the Taft Privacy & Data Security practice encourage you to celebrate responsibly (especially as we have the full weekend to do so).