Proposed New Jersey Regulations Would Require Major Privacy Compliance Shifts for Businesses

by Fisher Phillips

New Jersey officials recently released proposed privacy regulations that would create several new compliance obligations for businesses above and beyond what existing state law and many other state laws require, meaning you may need to adjust your compliance approach if you do business there. The June 2 release by the Office of Consumer Protection aims to stretch the boundaries of the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA) – so much so, in fact, that you should not assume your existing compliance programs would fully satisfy these proposed requirements. They include detailed standards for obtaining consumer consent, specific content and timing requirements for loyalty program notices, expanded definitions of personal and sensitive data, and new restrictions on the use of data for AI model training. The public comment period for businesses that want to make their voice heard runs through August 1, 2025. What do you need to know about these proposed rules, and what can you do help shape policy before these take effect without substantive changes?

Read more: https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/news-insights/proposed-new-jersey-regulations-would-require-major-privacy-compliance-shifts-for-businesses.html

Utah Becomes First State To Enact AI-Centric Consumer Protection Law

By: Skadden Publication / AI Insights, Stuart D. Levi, William E. Ridgway, David A. Simon, Meredith C. Slawe, Anita Oh

On March 13, 2024, Utah enacted the Utah Artificial Intelligence Policy Act (UAIP), which imposes certain disclosure requirements on entities using generative AI tools with their customers, and limits an entity’s ability to “blame” generative AI for statements or acts that constitute consumer protection violations.

Companies subject to the UAIP will need to ensure they have the appropriate disclosure regime in place, and other companies should consider whether the UAIP approach is a good business practice they should adopt. The UAIP goes into effect on May 1, 2024.

Read more: https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2024/04/utah-becomes-first-state

Employment Issues in Generative AI

by Evandro C Gigante, Joseph C O’Keefe - The National Law Review

The second webinar in our series, “Employment Issues in Generative AI,” explored the evolving impact of generative AI (or “GAI”) on the workplace and how employers can work to ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI applications and recognize and navigate potential legal issues from existing anti-discrimination and other laws and regulations.  The presenters also offered a list of do’s and don’ts and outlined how employers should develop an AI strategy and policy and how to avoid common pitfalls in AI implementation.

Read more: https://www.natlawreview.com/article/employment-issues-generative-ai