MoFo Privacy
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Morrison Foerster's renowned global privacy and data security practice. https://www.mofo.com/capabilities/privacy-data-security
NY became the first state to regulate emotionally responsive “AI companion” chatbots under the Artificial Intelligence Companion Models Law. California’s SB 243 follows in Jan. 2026. Explore what these developments mean for companies designing and deploying next-generation AI systems: bit.ly/4a87CLx
November 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
NY became the first state to regulate emotionally responsive “AI companion” chatbots under the Artificial Intelligence Companion Models Law. California’s SB 243 follows in Jan. 2026. Explore what these developments mean for companies designing and deploying next-generation AI systems: bit.ly/4a87CLx
A new Texas law is poised to significantly reshape how app stores and developers manage users under 18. Read about the App Store Accountability Act's key provisions and the implications for businesses within its sweeping scope: bit.ly/487IYJs
November 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A new Texas law is poised to significantly reshape how app stores and developers manage users under 18. Read about the App Store Accountability Act's key provisions and the implications for businesses within its sweeping scope: bit.ly/487IYJs
Join us for a webinar on October 29 to explore the most pressing cybersecurity topics of 2025 and beyond. Stay ahead of evolving cyber risks and prepare your organization for the challenges of tomorrow: bit.ly/4oesJjd
October 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us for a webinar on October 29 to explore the most pressing cybersecurity topics of 2025 and beyond. Stay ahead of evolving cyber risks and prepare your organization for the challenges of tomorrow: bit.ly/4oesJjd
As fall officially arrives, businesses are gearing up for another round of California privacy compliance obligations. Read key takeaways: bit.ly/3Wu3ttj
October 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
As fall officially arrives, businesses are gearing up for another round of California privacy compliance obligations. Read key takeaways: bit.ly/3Wu3ttj
North Korea is increasingly disguising IT workers as U.S.-based contractors—creating serious sanctions, compliance, and cybersecurity risks. Join MoFo on October 21 for a webinar on how in-house counsel can detect, remediate, and mitigate these evolving threats: bit.ly/46PHLok
October 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
North Korea is increasingly disguising IT workers as U.S.-based contractors—creating serious sanctions, compliance, and cybersecurity risks. Join MoFo on October 21 for a webinar on how in-house counsel can detect, remediate, and mitigate these evolving threats: bit.ly/46PHLok
Cyber threats are evolving fast—but preparedness is stronger when we act together. Join MoFo’s global Privacy + Data Security Group all month long for insights, resources, and events designed to help you stay resilient. bit.ly/48atwwQ #MoFoCyberAware #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
October 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Cyber threats are evolving fast—but preparedness is stronger when we act together. Join MoFo’s global Privacy + Data Security Group all month long for insights, resources, and events designed to help you stay resilient. bit.ly/48atwwQ #MoFoCyberAware #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
When a cyber incident strikes, time is short, and the stakes are high. What do you need to know? Join MoFo’s Miriam Wugmeister and CrowdStrike’s Yinan Yang on October 7 to find out: bit.ly/46E1sQ0
September 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
When a cyber incident strikes, time is short, and the stakes are high. What do you need to know? Join MoFo’s Miriam Wugmeister and CrowdStrike’s Yinan Yang on October 7 to find out: bit.ly/46E1sQ0
Is your organization prepared for the cyber challenges of tomorrow? Join MoFo’s webinar on October 29 to explore the most pressing cybersecurity topics of 2025 and learn about the latest threat landscapes and regulatory developments: bit.ly/4nn35sB
September 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Is your organization prepared for the cyber challenges of tomorrow? Join MoFo’s webinar on October 29 to explore the most pressing cybersecurity topics of 2025 and learn about the latest threat landscapes and regulatory developments: bit.ly/4nn35sB
The use of AI tools without formal approval from a company (Shadow AI) is increasing. What are the risks and how should companies respond? Get insights in the latest installment of “A MoFo Privacy Minute.” bit.ly/46jrgk9
September 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The use of AI tools without formal approval from a company (Shadow AI) is increasing. What are the risks and how should companies respond? Get insights in the latest installment of “A MoFo Privacy Minute.” bit.ly/46jrgk9
The Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), originally enacted in the era of VHS rental stores, continues to shape legal debates in today’s digital world. Learn more: bit.ly/3IgZo8h
September 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), originally enacted in the era of VHS rental stores, continues to shape legal debates in today’s digital world. Learn more: bit.ly/3IgZo8h
Alex van der Wolk, co-chair of MoFo’s Global Privacy & Data Security practice, recently spoke to Lexology Pro about a recent Court of Justice of the European Union case that considered whether pseudonymised data is considered personal data under for the purposes of GDPR: bit.ly/46tgyJ4
September 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Alex van der Wolk, co-chair of MoFo’s Global Privacy & Data Security practice, recently spoke to Lexology Pro about a recent Court of Justice of the European Union case that considered whether pseudonymised data is considered personal data under for the purposes of GDPR: bit.ly/46tgyJ4
Register now for a webinar on October 7 with Miriam Wugmeister (Morrison Foerster) and Yinan Yang (CrowdStrike) to learn key cybersecurity concepts, decode technical jargon, and gain strategies for effective legal guidance during cyber incidents: bit.ly/4g15Z34
September 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Register now for a webinar on October 7 with Miriam Wugmeister (Morrison Foerster) and Yinan Yang (CrowdStrike) to learn key cybersecurity concepts, decode technical jargon, and gain strategies for effective legal guidance during cyber incidents: bit.ly/4g15Z34
Listen to MoFo's new PDS+ podcast, featuring Nick Johnston, founder of Axios, for insights on the impact of AI, the regulatory environment, and the strategies that companies are using to stay ahead in a competitive and complex marketplace: bit.ly/3JASLhn
August 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Listen to MoFo's new PDS+ podcast, featuring Nick Johnston, founder of Axios, for insights on the impact of AI, the regulatory environment, and the strategies that companies are using to stay ahead in a competitive and complex marketplace: bit.ly/3JASLhn
How does Montana’s amendment to its Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) regulate neurotechnology data, and what obligations might my business face compared to the amendments that were passed in Colorado and California? Find out in the latest edition of “A MoFo Privacy Minute.” bit.ly/4lQXskU
August 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
How does Montana’s amendment to its Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) regulate neurotechnology data, and what obligations might my business face compared to the amendments that were passed in Colorado and California? Find out in the latest edition of “A MoFo Privacy Minute.” bit.ly/4lQXskU
Amendments to Texas’ “Mini-TCPA” take effect on September 1, 2025. How will these changes impact businesses’ telemarketing activities? Get insights in the latest edition of “A MoFo Privacy Minute.” bit.ly/4mTctn0
August 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Amendments to Texas’ “Mini-TCPA” take effect on September 1, 2025. How will these changes impact businesses’ telemarketing activities? Get insights in the latest edition of “A MoFo Privacy Minute.” bit.ly/4mTctn0
Want to handle high profile privacy and data security class actions and investigations? Join our team and work on cutting-edge legal issues, from big data to cybersecurity, user-generated content to behavioral targeting, and cloud computing to the Internet of Things. Apply now: bit.ly/3UCFTKc
August 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Want to handle high profile privacy and data security class actions and investigations? Join our team and work on cutting-edge legal issues, from big data to cybersecurity, user-generated content to behavioral targeting, and cloud computing to the Internet of Things. Apply now: bit.ly/3UCFTKc
Join MoFo on September 17 to learn about the latest regulatory and litigation trends concerning internet technologies, how to spot risks, avoid common pitfalls, and get practical tips to strengthen your online privacy practices. For more details: bit.ly/4mEwsWy
August 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Join MoFo on September 17 to learn about the latest regulatory and litigation trends concerning internet technologies, how to spot risks, avoid common pitfalls, and get practical tips to strengthen your online privacy practices. For more details: bit.ly/4mEwsWy
Commissioner Holyoak recently indicated that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission will prioritize enforcement of the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFAA). Learn more about the act’s requirements and exemptions, and next steps for compliance: bit.ly/3IHUlxy
July 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Commissioner Holyoak recently indicated that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission will prioritize enforcement of the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFAA). Learn more about the act’s requirements and exemptions, and next steps for compliance: bit.ly/3IHUlxy
European cybersecurity risk management and reporting obligations have received a substantial facelift. Learn more: bit.ly/4lo8crm #NIS2
July 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
European cybersecurity risk management and reporting obligations have received a substantial facelift. Learn more: bit.ly/4lo8crm #NIS2
New York’s Child Data Protection Act (NYCDPA) has gone into effect, introducing sweeping new requirements for businesses that collect personal data from minors under 18. Read about the law’s key provisions and takeaways for businesses operating within its broad reach: bit.ly/4evbYwB
July 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
New York’s Child Data Protection Act (NYCDPA) has gone into effect, introducing sweeping new requirements for businesses that collect personal data from minors under 18. Read about the law’s key provisions and takeaways for businesses operating within its broad reach: bit.ly/4evbYwB
MoFo’s new Cyber Defense Dialogues podcast series featured leading specialists in the field ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit. In case you missed it, check out all three episodes to learn more on cyber, law, and global policy: bit.ly/44bkCwD
July 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
MoFo’s new Cyber Defense Dialogues podcast series featured leading specialists in the field ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit. In case you missed it, check out all three episodes to learn more on cyber, law, and global policy: bit.ly/44bkCwD
Reforms to UK data protection laws are finally here. MoFo's Dan Alam talks through what’s changing and what’s not. Learn more: bit.ly/4eeORpP
June 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Reforms to UK data protection laws are finally here. MoFo's Dan Alam talks through what’s changing and what’s not. Learn more: bit.ly/4eeORpP
MoFo is honored to once again be named Tier 1 for Cyber Law (including Data Protection and Privacy) in the latest edition of The Legal 500 US. Learn more about our results for this year: bit.ly/3HO6Iru
June 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
MoFo is honored to once again be named Tier 1 for Cyber Law (including Data Protection and Privacy) in the latest edition of The Legal 500 US. Learn more about our results for this year: bit.ly/3HO6Iru
The Trump administration issued an executive order on June 6 which outlines priorities for national cybersecurity and amends previous orders from the Biden and Obama administrations, with specific impacts on federal agencies and government contractors. Read key takeaways: bit.ly/40045ZQ
June 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Trump administration issued an executive order on June 6 which outlines priorities for national cybersecurity and amends previous orders from the Biden and Obama administrations, with specific impacts on federal agencies and government contractors. Read key takeaways: bit.ly/40045ZQ
MoFo’s Alex van der Wolk and Mercedes Samavi discuss developments as part of the European Union's "Digital Decade" and related #cybersecurity laws in this article recently published by Law360: bit.ly/4kH18Wu
June 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
MoFo’s Alex van der Wolk and Mercedes Samavi discuss developments as part of the European Union's "Digital Decade" and related #cybersecurity laws in this article recently published by Law360: bit.ly/4kH18Wu