Monthly Archives: April 2021

What is happening? Florida is considering HB969 (2021 | FL) that will share attributes with the California Data Privacy law by allowing for causes of action by consumers and gives consumers more power over their personal data. Why is this important? Florida is doing something California did. That’s like my cat following my dog around, […]

What’s happening? Add Maine and North Dakota to the states that have adopted the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) data security model law. They’re up to 13 states, like the original 13 colonies but different. These 13 require insurers, insurance agents and other entities licensed by the state department of insurance to have comprehensive data […]

What is happening? Baltimore is creating more government transparency by giving the public access to action trackers to give insight into how projects are coming along. In 2016, when the current mayor served on city council, he passed an ordinance that created a city open data policy. Why is this important? It is a trust […]

What’s happening? Franklinton, NC is looking to recycle used tires to convert them into oil to power cryptocurrency mining. Product Recovery Technology International is using thermal demanufacturing Why is this important? The energy generated in Franklinton ultimately could be harnessed for the town How will this be important? As non-Arctic Circle locations work to recruit […]

What is happening?  Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Rand Paul (R-KY) would prohibit from buying information from data brokers. This bill would require them to have a court order. Why is this important? Are there conversations in your city or state about whether your law enforcement officers are […]

What is happening? Fairfax County Employees’ Retirement System and Fairfax County Police Officers Retirement System are the first known to commit to a dedicated fund that invests primarily in blockchain technology firms Why is this important? Specialized investment awareness is growing. Whether it is pension contributors who want to select climate change issues or general ESGs, […]

What is happening? Governor Cuomo signed the NY state budget which included a provision for $15/mo internet access for low income families in NY. Heralded as the 1st state in the US to offer internet access to all affordably.. Why is this important? COVID highlighted the need for better and more inclusive broadband access. How […]

What’s happening? HB 971 (2021 | FL) would allow a consumer, whose personal information has been breached in a data breach, to file a cause of action against a large company who held the data that was breached. A large company is defined as more than $50M in revenue. and collect data from more than […]

What’s happening? Iowa is considering SF 541 (2021 | IA) that would adopt smart contract rules for blockchain, distributed ledger technology, and give legal recognition to electronic records, signatures, and contracts Why is this important? Wyoming started this trend not so long ago and more states are jumping on the bandwagon. How will this be […]

What’s happening? UT is second state after OH to provide a defense from liability for businesses. Why is this important? UT followed in OH’s footsteps in making sure the data security protections that the business had in place met federal standards and was appropriate for the scale of the business. How will this be important? […]