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New York City’s “Click to Cancel” Rule Goes Into Effect

EPIC · · US Federal · Privacy Law

This month, New York City’s rule on subscription traps took effect, protecting New Yorkers from confusing, time-consuming hurdles that make it difficult to cancel a subscription. The rule requires that companies must provide consumers with a straightforward cancellation process in the same method as sign up. The rule will be enforced by the city’s Department … Continued

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Georgia law restricts police use of license plate data to law enforcement purposes. A new lawsuit alleges deputies searched a man's vehicle five times while he was suing their sheriff. Two recorded reasons were "info" and "37." The system accepted both.

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“Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan” Seminar Series – Data Privacy Academy x HKCERT Seminar on “Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats: Prevention Strategies for SMEs and NGOs”

“Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan” Seminar Series – Data Privacy Academy x HKCERT Seminar on “Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats: Prevention Strategies for SMEs and NGOs” Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre

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