Privacy & Data: Regulatory Updates >> Lawmakers React To New Technology Trends With Updates And Amendments

Federal and State Updates: In 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continued to focus on data collection and information security practices, calling for more nuanced consent and disclosure practices and the implementation of adequate information security infrastructures and controls to protect consumer data. The FTC also emphasized compliance by domestic businesses under the new EU-U.S. Privacy Shield. There continues to be uncertainty regarding the FTC's direction and focus in 2018 as the new Commission and Chairman were only recently confirmed by the Senate on April 27, 2018.

Developments on the state level are also having a significant impact on the industry. Delaware made several amendments to its data breach notification law, including an expanded definition of a computer security breach and a new requirement that all entities operating within the state must safeguard personal information. The amendment also expanded the definition of "Personal Information"