On May 17, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law SB 24-205—concerning consumer protections in interactions with artificial intelligence systems—after the Senate passed the bill on May 3, and the House of Representatives…
As Vermont joins the growing number of states with comprehensive consumer data privacy laws, it stands out from the crowd with the ability of Vermonters to bring a private right of action (PRA) against large data holders. In its proposed…
Consumers increasingly expect to be able to make purchases at the point of discovery, and publishers and retailers are adapting accordingly. On a call with analysts last week discussing its latest earnings, BuzzFeed shared that shoppable…
Researchers have developed a new theory of how changing market conditions can lead large numbers of otherwise cautious consumers to buy risky products such as subprime mortgages, cryptocurrency or even cosmetic surgery procedures.
In 2021, when I was 37, I became a first-time car owner, first-time homeowner and first-time parent within a three-month span. After nearly two decades spent living in wildly expensive cities and focusing on my education and career, a…
The Met Gala may technically be a charitable fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. But it has also become a formidable event franchise for Vogue, the Condé Nast-owned publication that now helps organize…
A booming outlook for retail leasing across the country still has its sour points. Brokers at the ICSC conference in Las Vegas fear that lackluster consumer spending will kill growth for retailers while landlords once again lord over lease…
Light-duty EVs in the US used more electricity than rail systems for the first time in 2023, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
I recently met with David Havasi at the new Tesla store and service center near us in order to chat about some hot EV news and then also do another Full Self Driving (Supervised) test drive. The video below is about three news items — 0.99…
The CFPB demands rigorous scrutiny by unconflicted watchdogs to restore sanity to our digital and economic landscapes. Only then can we ensure that our digital domains remain vibrant and accessible from the heavy hand of misguided…
On May 9, the Governor of Maryland approved SB 541 (the “Act”) which enacted the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, setting forth new provisions for businesses and data processors under the state’s UDAP commercial code.... By:…
On May 9, the Governor of Maryland approved SB 571 (the “Act) to provide consumer online protections for children. The Act will afford protections from online products aimed at children or that are likely accessed by children. Specifically…
On May 17, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law SB 24-205—concerning consumer protections in interactions with artificial intelligence systems—after the Senate passed the bill on May 3. The law adds a new part 17,…
Drata compiled a breakdown of the 13 states that have passed consumer privacy protection laws using info collected by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Drata compiled a breakdown of the 13 states that have passed consumer privacy protection laws using info collected by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.