California Issues New Privacy Law Recommendations

Article by Christopher G. "Chris" Cwalina and Peter C. Ormerod

Christopher Cwalina is a Partner in the Washington D.C. office

On May 21, 2014, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris issued a series of recommendations concerning recent changes in California privacy law. The guide, titled "Making Your Privacy Practices Public," is intended to help businesses navigate the recent legal changes, and Making Your Privacy Practices Public.

In a statement accompanying the release of the recommendations, Attorney General Harris said, "California has proven that robust and balanced privacy protections are consistent with a thriving innovation economy. This guide is a tool for businesses to create clear and transparent privacy policies that reflect the state's privacy laws and allow consumers to make informed decisions."