The EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act requires companies to disclose in certain cases whether content has been created or modified by AI. This also applies to companies that make use of AI such as image-generation programs for product advertising.Given that the new rules are enforceable from 2 August 2026, with fines up to EUR 15
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Another Omnibus package – no.’VII’ – this time on all things AI
Consistent with the recent strategic shift in policy around EU regulations, the EU’s seventh package of changes to simplify/lighten their burden has just been approved and, with it, we will see changes to the way the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act will be applied (although some obligations under this legislation are already in force).The EU’s Council…
The Colorado AI Act Hits a Wall: Litigation, Legislative Uncertainty, and an Enforcement Standstill
By Kyle Fath
The Colorado AI Act (SB24-205) is effectively frozen just weeks before its June 30, 2026 effective date, following a stay in enforcement of the law by a Magistrate Judge in the District of Colorado on April 27, 2026.BackgroundBy way of background, on April 9, xAI filed suit in federal court seeking to enjoin the law…
Upcoming Speaking Engagements: Insights on Data Privacy, AI, and Cybersecurity
Our team members will be participating in several speaking engagements over the coming months, sharing perspectives on emerging trends, regulatory developments, and practical challenges across the global data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity landscape.
- On Friday, May 1, Scott Warren, in his role as President of the Society for the Policing of Cyberspace, will
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Old Laws, New Tricks: Connecticut AG Issues Advisory on How Current Connecticut Laws Apply to Artificial Intelligence
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong recently issued an advisory memorandum (“Advisory”) to all “State Officials, Agencies and Concerned Parties” about how existing Connecticut laws apply to artificial intelligence (“AI”).In the Advisory, Attorney General Tong hints at enforcement priorities and offers businesses a roadmap for compliance in describing how Connecticut’s civil rights, privacy and data security,…
Join Us for a Timely Look at HR Data and AI Regulation Trends
Join us tomorrow (1 – 2:40 PM EST; 10 – 11:40 AM PST) for “California and Beyond: HR Data Risk Issues for Employers,” a highly relevant webinar covering the rapidly shifting world of HR data, privacy obligations, and AI regulation. Presented by Squire Patton Boggs Partners Alan Friel and Michael Kelly, and Associate Sam…
Primer on 2026 Consumer Privacy, AI, and Cybersecurity Laws
PrivacyWorld’s Alan Friel and Kyle Fath broke down what companies need to consider in 2026 to meet new and ongoing data laws and regulations in a Stafford / Barbri presentation on January 7, 2026. The PowerPoint is available here and includes appendices that break down details of, and compare and contrast, consumer privacy laws. Coverage…
India Issues 2025 AI Governance Guidelines: How It Compares to Other Global AI Acts
In 2025, India’s approach on AI has shifted significantly from, “Will AI change the way business is done?” to “What is the best way to adopt it to enable business expansion?” Guided by the principles of People, Planet, and Progress, “Safe and trusted AI for all” has become the motto governing India’s approach to AI.…
2025 Year-In-Review: Biometric Privacy Litigation
One of the most significantly litigated areas of privacy law is biometric privacy. Tools that collect biometric information and biometric identifiers—including facial geometries, fingerprint scans, and voiceprints—are increasingly common for businesses across industries. Unfortunately, such tools in recent years have become focuses of the plaintiffs’ bar.2025 saw continued developments in litigation under Illinois’ Biometric Information…
2025 State Privacy Roundup: Key Trends and California Developments to Watch in 2026
The 2025 legislative cycle marked a pivotal year in US privacy law, defined not only by continued nationwide expansion into Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, children’s and teen privacy and online safety, as well as emerging data categories, but by a major restructuring of California’s privacy enforcement infrastructure. California’s introduction of the Delete Request and…