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Oregon Consumer Privacy Act

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On June 22, 2023, the Oregon House of Representatives passed the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act ( S.B. If signed, the OCPA would make Oregon the 12th state to have enacted comprehensive privacy legislation. 602, which makes the OCPA more proscriptive than other comprehensive state privacy laws.

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Utah Becomes Fourth U.S. State to Enact Consumer Privacy Law

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following California, Virginia and Colorado, to enact a consumer data privacy law, the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (the “UCPA”). With respect to the processing of personal data “concerning a known child” (under age 13), controllers must process such data in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

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Indiana Likely to Become Seventh State to Enact a Comprehensive State Privacy Law

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state to enact comprehensive privacy legislation. SB 5 now will head to Governor Eric Holcomb for a final signature, where he will have seven days upon transmission to sign SB 5 into law or veto it. This could make Indiana the seventh U.S.

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Cybersecurity Rules for Insurance Companies to Take Effect in South Carolina

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New cybersecurity rules for insurance companies licensed in South Carolina are set to take effect in part on January 1, 2019. The new law is the first in the United States to be enacted based on the data security model law drafted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

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California Legislature Passes Bill to Establish the Genetic Information Privacy Act, Pending Governor’s Signature

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Not disclosing, subject to specified exceptions, a consumer’s genetic data to certain entities ( e.g. , those responsible for making decisions regarding health insurance, life insurance or employment). Violations of the Act are subject to civil penalties. Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to HIPAA and the HITECH Act.

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California Legislature Passes Bill Regulating Data Brokers

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The Act aims to close a loophole in the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) that allows consumers to request that data brokers delete personal information obtained directly from the consumer, but does not require data brokers to delete personal information obtained from other sources.

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New York Department of Financial Services Issues Guidance Regarding Life Insurers’ Use of External Consumer Data in Underwriting

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On January 18, 2019, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued Circular Letter 2019-1 (the Circular Letter), addressing insurers’ use of external consumer data and information sources in underwriting for life insurance. Unlawful Discrimination.