Iowa becomes sixth state with its own data privacy law
Iowa's new law is most similar to Utah's, as it also defines personal data. The law is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Shelby County, Tenn., latest to ban TikTok on county-issued devices
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted to accept a resolution banning TikTok from county-owned devices.
Why federal LGBTQI+ data collection should concern state, local officials
The federal government is set to start collecting data on LGBTQI+ folks. Several data experts said they're concerned.
‘Smart city’ leaders urged to weigh innovation against privacy risks
A report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation urges city leaders to consider how citizen data is handled.
DeSantis proposes TikTok ban on government devices and school grounds
Florida's governor proposed a "Digital Bill of Rights" and a TikTok ban on state devices and networks at public schools.
NYC to boost communication between privacy and cyber efforts
New York City announced revisions to its citywide privacy policy to bolster interoperability between its cybersecurity and privacy efforts.
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Immigration advocacy groups sue LexisNexis in Illinois for selling data to ICE
LexisNexis was sued by immigration advocacy groups over the sale of personal data to law enforcement agencies, including ICE.
California AG leads call for federal data privacy ‘floor, not ceiling’
The potential creation of federal data privacy law ‘ceiling’ sparked concern among state attorneys general.
21 states now have chief privacy officers, with more on the way
A NASCIO report found the role of chief privacy officers has grown considerably since 2019, though many hurdles remain.
Utah’s government privacy officer wants to train and certify 50 specialists
Christopher Bramwell said he wants to ensure state agencies and larger localities have certified professionals handling residents' data.