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sclosure: AI was used to assist with the drafting of this article. The California Lawyers Association (CLA) Privacy Law Section hosted its fourth annual Privacy Summit on February 19–20, 2026, at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center in Los Angeles, drawing approximately 250 privacy professionals for two days of discussion on privacy enforcement, artificial intelligence, litigation developments, and operational compliance. Read more

In the U.S., one in three Americans use a wearable like an Apple Watch, Oura ring, or other device promising better health, fitness or lifestyle. These devices collect a user's sensitive physical and mental health data such as heart rate variability, blood oxygen level, fall detection, wrist temperature, sleep patterns, respiration rate, VO2 max level, and depending on the device, EEG and ECG data. Read more

On January 26, 2024, California Attorney General Rob Bonta (“Attorney General”) announced an investigative sweep targeting streaming applications and devices. The primary focus of the sweep was to ensure streaming services were in compliance with the consumer’s right to opt-out of the sale and share of their personal information including implementation of an easy and understandable mechanism to exercise this right. Read more

Data privacy is arguably the single most dynamic field of law. Privacy leaders are constantly managing a shifting and increasingly complex web of regulations, enforcement priorities, and litigation risks. Add to that the dizzying pace of technological advancements and you have a perfect storm of both exciting and daunting challenges, with the Chief Privacy Officer (“CPO”) often tasked with charting the course and navigating the ship across what can be very murky waters. Read more

The three fundamental objectives of a security system are confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Privacy professionals play a key role in crafting effective security strategies. Read more

Emily Barwell, a leader in data privacy, AI, and an expert in EU digital regulations has experience with guiding global companies through EU digital regulations as a Senior Associate at Osborne Clarke. She will be discussing what the AI Act means for Global companies offering AI services that are, either directly or indirectly, interacting with EU consumers. Read more

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As a seasoned tech lawyer with a quarter-century of experience, including a significant tenure in Silicon Valley, Mark Webber has closely monitored the evolution of technology and privacy laws. His initial foray into this field coincided with the introduction of the UK Data Protection Act of 1998. This experience has provided him with a foundational understanding of technology and privacy, which has been essential in his subsequent work, especially with the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI). Read more

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) will be the first comprehensive legislation to regulate AI broadly in Europe and beyond. Read more

Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Data Act (AIDA) was introduced as part of Bill C-27 in June 2022 but will not likely be in force until 2025. While there are obvious challenges in establishing regulations for rapidly and perpetually evolving technology, privacy authorities in Canada saw a need to provide some immediate direction about generative AI in particular. Read more