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ARTICLE · 09 JULY 2024

Privacy Pulse: Enforcement Against Adobe, Microsoft Controversies And OPC 23andMe Joint Investigation

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There have been big updates from south of the border, particularly from FTC enforcement against Adobe, the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of the Chevron decision...

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The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates and commentary on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada.

There have been big updates from south of the border, particularly from FTC enforcement against Adobe, the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of the Chevron decision, which could have big implications on privacy regulations and the Northern District of Texas vacating a HIPAA guidance on the use of Online Tracking Technology.

Microsoft controversies, Apple looks to preserve privacy with A.I., U.S. surgeon general calls for health warnings on social media and Kaspersky anti-virus sanctioned

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