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The Nuts and Bolts of the proposed California Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act

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If passed, SB-1047, the California Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Model Act, would introduce product safety, documentation and reporting obligations on developers of AI systems. Currently awaiting passage in the state Assembly, the bill would be a landmark regulation for the burgeoning AI industry. The law as currently written would mainly target larger AI projects developed by companies with extensive resources, rather than smaller startups. However, operators of data centers would also…

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California’s CPPA moves into 2024 with an ambitious agenda on Cybersecurity Audits, Risk Assessments, and Automated Decision-Making Technology

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The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) held a public board meeting on December 8, 2023. As discussed in our previous article, the CPPA is in the process of preparing Draft Regulations on Cybersecurity Audits, Risk Assessments and Automated Decision-Making Technology. The Rules Subcommittee provided updates on these regulations, and Board members provided their feedback on the drafts. Key Takeaways Regarding CCPA Cybersecurity Audit Regulations Key Takeaways Regarding CCPA Risk Assessment Regulations Key Takeaways Regarding CCPA…

In California Privacy Law

United States: California strengthens privacy protections for specific data types concerning citizenship and reproductive healthcare

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In brief On October 8, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law amending the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). AB 947 classifies citizenship and immigration status as “sensitive personal information” subject to special protections under the CCPA, while AB 1194 strengthens reproductive privacy rights. Both bills carried the unanimous endorsement of the California Privacy Protection Agency. Details for each bill are described below followed by actionable guidance businesses can take to prepare…

In California Privacy Law

Key Takeaways from CPPA’s Public Meeting Discussing Risk Assessments and Cybersecurity Audits

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As we previously covered in a post earlier this month, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) has published draft regulations on risk assessments and cybersecurity audits required by the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”). On September 8, the CPPA held a public board meeting that included discussion of select portions of the regulations. Prior to the meeting, the board circulated copies of the draft regulations for…