Privacy Law Section

On September 12, the first year of California’s biennial legislative session officially closed. The bills that passed at the end of the 2025 legislative year will be considered by Governor Gavin Newsom. Governor Newsom has until October 12, 2025 to either sign, veto, or take no action on the passed bills. Read more

The data economy is changing. Users of technology and social media platforms are becoming increasingly aware of the value their personal data holds for both advertising and for developing generative AI systems. Read more

In the corridors of the California legislature, legislators are reshaping the boundaries of privacy and artificial intelligence. This article reviews 11 key bills that confront a wide spectrum of contemporary challenges from workplace surveillance to automated decision systems that arbitrate human opportunity. Read more

The Privacy Law Section is excited to host the Privacy + AI Lab at the prestigious UC Berkeley Faculty Club on Friday, October 10th, 2025. This event provides a unique opportunity to engage in advanced legal topics. Read more

California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Privacy Law Section has played a pivotal role in the State Bar of California’s official approval of Privacy Law as a certified legal specialization. The approval means that for the first time, a formalized track will allow attorneys to demonstrate their advanced proficiency in this rapidly evolving law specialty practice area. Read more

Social media platforms became online marketplaces where targeted ads and influencer endorsements shape consumer choices, raising data privacy concerns. Laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulate data use, impacting marketing tactics, while the FTC’s Endorsement Guides (Guides) ensure transparency in influencer marketing. Read more

A lot has changed since Grindr launched in 2009 as one of the few geolocation dating apps. Dating apps now have a plethora of filters to ensure users can find matches that align with their preferences and feel secure in their interactions. Read more

Language is often perceived as a neutral medium yet embeds historical and societal biases that significantly influence legal interpretation and outcomes. Read more

Data minimization is one of the core principles of privacy. While expressed differently across jurisdictions, the message has remained similar: entities should only collect, retain, and process personal data that is necessary for a specific purpose. Read more

The 2025 Privacy Summit was a huge hit, and we have the photos to prove it! Read more