Colorado’s Privacy Act regulations have now been finalized, in advance of the law’s July 1 effective date. As we have written previously, the Colorado privacy law applies to companies that conduct business in the state and either (1) control or process personal data of 100,000 Colorado consumers during a calendar year, or (2) derive revenue or receive a discount on the price of goods or services from the sale of personal data and processes or controls the personal data of at least 25,000 Colorado consumers. The law mirrors in many ways the comprehensive privacy laws of other states.Continue Reading Colorado Privacy Law Regulations Finalized: Time to Review Information Practices

Utah recently joined California, Colorado, and Virginia in passing a comprehensive privacy law. It goes into effect December 31, 2023 and shares similarities with other states’ laws. Businesses may be glad to learn that Utah takes a lighter touch in some key areas.
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Apple has issued new guidelines for apps that let people create accounts. The guidelines will require these apps to give people a way to delete their accounts. This requirement is broader than CCPA and GDPR deletion rights, as it applies to all users (not just those from specific territories). The requirements go into effect for submissions starting January 31, 2022.
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