The Schellman Blog

Privacy laws in the United States are a bit like a wave pool at a water park—they’re constantly fluctuating and just when you think you’ve got your footing, another wave comes at you to knock everything from under you.

For those not tracking the evolution of California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CaCPA), we’ve got some updates for you! While most are just familiarizing themselves with CaCPA’s original requirements, a new senate bill (SB-561) was just introduced last week by two California Senators with intention to further strengthen the rights of Californians. And while changes to the bill are already hardly considered uncommon, the amendments could raise the stakes for organizations who are already concerned with the Acts expectations.

Now also known as the growing Internet of Things (IoT), connected devices are becoming more and more integrated into our everyday lives, continuously collecting our personal and non-personal data to make life more convenient. As such, manufacturers are constantly searching for new ways to connect devices, expanding the IoT to include home security systems, healthcare devices, smart locks, and children’s toys to meet both expectation and demand. Though all of this indicates positive technological innovation and progress, one substantial problem remains – data security and privacy.

Now also known as the growing Internet of Things (IoT), connected devices are becoming more and more integrated into our everyday lives, continuously collecting our personal and non-personal data to make life more convenient. As such, manufacturers are constantly searching for new ways to connect devices, expanding the IoT to include home security systems, healthcare devices, smart locks, and children’s toys to meet both expectation and demand. Though all of this indicates positive technological innovation and progress, one substantial problem remains – data security and privacy.