Anne Wojcicki has reclaimed control of 23AndMe through a successful bid by TAMM Research Institute, a nonprofit controlled by Wojcicki – but this move could bring a new set of unique challenges. Gary Kibel, a partner in the Privacy, Technology + Data Security Practice Group at Davis+Gilbert, was Continue Reading
The Washington Post | Genetic Data Will Be Safeguarded With 23andMe Sale, Drugmaker Vows
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has confirmed its acquisition of 23andMe’s DNA testing business – ensuring customers they will continue to offer the popular DNA service and adopt the company’s standing privacy policies to safeguard customer data. While it’s common for customer data to transfer due to an Continue Reading
Law360 | Feds Put Heat on Foreign Data Transfers With Sweeping Rules
The DOJ's National Security Division is rolling out a new data security program that will require companies to take steps to prevent the large-scale transfer of Americans' genomic, biometric, personal health, geolocation, financial, and other kinds of sensitive data to China, Russia and other Continue Reading
Law360 | FTC Chair Flags Data Risks in 23andMe Bankruptcy
A vast amount of sensitive consumer data is at risk with 23andMe auctioning off genetic information, biological DNA samples, health information, payment data and other personal information gathered from the roughly 15 million customers. Gary Kibel, a Davis+Gilbert Privacy, Technology + Data Continue Reading
Bloomberg Government | State Data Privacy Law Patchwork Expands by Eight States in 2025
Eight states have new privacy laws that further complicate the requirements consumer data companies must follow are taking effect in 2025. The new laws give consumers rights over their data, allowing them to know what information a company collects, the ability to request its deletion and now, Continue Reading
AdExchanger | Maryland Is The New State To Watch When It Comes To Data Privacy
There are now 19 states that have enacted comprehensive consumer data privacy laws, eight of which are currently in effect. When talk turns to the most impactful of these state privacy laws, the conversation usually starts and stops with California. However, recent developments should alter Continue Reading
California Privacy Regulations Focus On Data Brokers and All Businesses
The Bottom Line On November 8, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted to adopt new regulations clarifying the California Delete Act. The Board also voted to advance its proposed rulemaking package and updates to several regulations — namely, regulations concerning Continue Reading
ANA | Legal Affairs Committee Meeting | Untangling Recent Privacy Updates for Marketers, with Davis+Gilbert and SafeGuard Privacy
Quick Details Session Overview The ANA Legal Affairs Committee brings together client-side marketer and solution provider members quarterly to discuss the latest developments on federal and state legislation, regulatory matters, and any other issues the advertising and marketing community Continue Reading
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act: Familiar Requirements, but Stricter Sensitive Data Mandates
The Bottom Line Maryland’s Legislature passed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (MODPA) on April 6, 2024. While MODPA carries many similarities to other comprehensive state data privacy laws, it has some stricter parameters around the sharing of sensitive data. Pending Governor Continue Reading
U.S. House Unveils the Latest Attempt at a U.S. Privacy Law: The American Privacy Rights Act
The Bottom Line The United States is among the minority of large economies in the world without a comprehensive national privacy law. In the absence of such a law, numerous states are filling the void with a complex assortment of often inconsistent privacy laws. However, unexpected Continue Reading