Monthly Archives: October 2022

What is happening? A new state ranking lists Nevada as the most crypto-friendly state . Nevada leads the pack by having a high availability of jobs within the crypto industry; crypto-friendly legislation; & a prohibition on local taxation of blockchain technology. Why is this important? Nevada is followed by Florida, California, New Jersey, Texas, Colorado and […]

What is happening? The House of Commons (UK) has approved cryptocurrency as ” regulated financial instruments and products” as part of its proposed Financial Services and Markets Bill, its economic strategy post Brexit. Why is this important? First, we’re still talking about Brexit? This is the first time cryptocurrency would be regulated in the UK. […]

What is happening? Pennsylvania Legislature passed SB696 (2022 | PA) that requires governmental entities in Pennsylvania and government contractors to notify Pennsylvanians of a data breach of personally identifiable information within 1 week. The State Attorney General would also be notified. For local governmental breaches, county attorneys should be notified within 3 days. Why is […]

What is happening? The Crypto Council for Innovation conducted a poll that found 1 in 7 voters own cryptocurrency 52% say more regulation is needed 45% want legislators to treat crypto like a serious part of the economy 50%+ of Blacks and Latinos have a better view of crypto and credit unions than banks Why […]

What is happening? Texas school districts are distributing finger print and DNA collection for participating students. Why is this important? has anyone checked whether Texas state laws protect this specific biometric and fingerprint data from disclosure or whether there are standards to protect the safety of this data? @HoustonChron

What is happening? The Chief Information Officer for New Mexico suggests 4 questions for state agencies when they retain data. What authorizes you to ask for the information? How are you going to use the information? With whom are you going to share the information? And is disclosure of that information by you to us […]

What is happening? Georgia passed HB 156 (GA | 2022) that limits access to data breach information under the state Public Information Act by excepting data breach reports from state agencies and utilities operating in the state. Why is this important? Georgia’s legislation says this bill is further its homeland security. Governing | A Data […]

What is happening? The Texas Attorney General announced a lawsuit against Google for unlawfully capturing and using the biometric data of millions of Texans without properly obtaining their informed consent. Why is this important? Texas has a Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act that prohibits the capturing of biometric data for “exploitation of the […]

What is happening? A California Court has determined that releasing gun owner data to academic researchers violates their data privacy. Why is this important? A California state law (AB 173 | 2021 | CA) permits sharing names and other identifying information of gun owners to researchers studying the effectiveness of gun-violence restraining orders. Government Technology […]

What is happening? The Mayor of Seattle has supported gun shot locating technology for nearly a decade since he was a city council member. The technology installs microphones and triangulates the sound. One of the apps, ShotSpotter, claims a 97% effective rate. Meanwhile in Dayton, OH the city will not renew its ShotSpotter contract because […]