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Hello all, and thanks for reading today.
As is appropriate for the year’s end, it’s a period of change in the world of data privacy.
Data privacy is, of course, always evolving, but it seems like more significant shifts are taking place.
- The head of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has announced he is stepping down, opening the door to a sea change in California privacy regulation.
- 2025 will bring with it eight new effective data privacy laws in the US, further cementing privacy’s impact on US businesses.
- Donald Trump’s second presidency will have an impact on everything under the sun in the US, and data privacy will not be an exception.
Change can be scary, but staying informed is your best defense against the unknown. Keep your eyes on this newsletter, the Osano podcast, our webinars, and other resources—you'll weather all the changes coming in 2025 just fine.
Best,
Arlo
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Top Privacy Stories of the Week
Head of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) to Depart in January
Executive Director Ashkan Soltani announced he will depart from the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) in January 2025. Currently, it is unclear who will be replacing Soltani as the head of the CPPA.
CPPA Board Advances New Regulations on Data Brokers
Recently, the CPPA Board hosted its public bimonthly meeting, where it adopted new CCPA regulations applicable to data brokers. These regulations include defining relevant terms, explaining procedures for registration changes, and requiring data brokers to disclose specific information about their exempt data collection practices. The Board also initiated the formal rulemaking process for proposed regulations for insurance, cybersecurity audits, risk, assessments and automated decision-making technologies.
Meta Reshapes EU Personalized Advertising Offerings Again
Meta is again reimagining its plans for serving personalized advertising in the EU. The latest change in direction stems from ongoing scrutiny from EU regulators over whether the proposed consent-or-pay advertising scheme for EU-based Facebook and Instagram users violates the EU General Data Protection Regulation and the Digital Markets Act. The new plan incorporates a low-cost, ad-free subscription as well as a free model that serves “less personalized ads” with consent.
What Are the Key UK Online Safety Act Dates You Need to Know Now?
The Online Safety Act (OSA) applies to most online services with certain UK links, e.g., targeting UK users. A wide range of businesses clearly fall within this category–such as consumer file or video sharing sites, forums, chat facilities, dating services, and online instant messaging services. The act goes into effect over the course of several phases, ranging from October 2024 to April 2026.
A View From DC: What Does a Second Trump Presidency Mean for Privacy, AI Governance?
Though nothing is set in stone, the transition of power in Washington to Republican-controlled Presidency, Senate, and House will likely impact digital governance and technology policy. This article unpacks what we can expect.
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