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Where: New Jersey What: S1196 (2020 | NJ) How would S 1196 use Equifax settlement funds? Establish financial empowerment centers pilot program Oversight by Department of Community Affairs  Partnership with local officials and nonprofit Offering forums, programs, & financial coaching to those in 3 economically vulnerable communities NJ Spotlight | Bill Would Boost Financial Literacy […]

The poll: Gallup in partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation % who oppose internet companies sharing data with campaigns: 69% of Democrats 75 % of Republicans 72% of Independents 20% are ok with this data being shared with campaigns: gender, age, or zip code 7% support sharing any information with campaigns […]

Where? California Why? “Because you can’t manage what you don’t measure,” –Gov. Gavin Newsom How? Two choices Aggregate Data that is kept by local governments Compile data from the 44 so-called continuums of care What are the 44 so-called continuums of care? local agencies that administer federal homelessness programs that use the Homeless Management Information […]

Where: Maryland What: SB 649 (2020 | MD) prevents federal access to Maryland’s DMV records Why: To protect legitimate law enforcement work by the federal government in the state database, but disallow non-law enforcement work Have other states done this? Yes, New York Were there repercussions by the federal government? yes, short term blocking of […]

Where: Oakland, CA What should I know about the Oakland’s Privacy Advisory Commission? 2016 its a citizen-led board Each member of the city council appoints a commissioner the board can review any & all city policies and regulations through a privacy lens original funding: DHS funding for a Domain Awareness Center  Takeaways: Diverse memberships has […]

Where: Washington State What: SB 6280 (2020 | WA) What does SB 6280 preempt?  prohibits state & local government agencies from using facial recognition for ongoing surveillance Exceptions: Search warrants & emergencies involving potential loss of life Other requirements: training for facial recognition operators annual reporting on use of facial recognition software Seattle Times via […]

Where: New York What new requirements are being placed on education vendors? Contracts with vendors who receive PII must state that the vendor will maintain all information in accordance with federal and state law and the school’s security and privacy policy. Parent’s Bill of Rights in every contract with vendors who receive PII. National Institute […]

Where: Belgium What did the Belgian financial institution of Belgium (FSMA) offer when asked to either support a prohibition or establishment of a national digital currency? FSMA recommended a national currency Currency Market | Belgium establishes a regulatory framework for crypto-currencies

Add Sweden to the list of countries pursuing a national crypto currency. How will the e-Krona, cyrptocurrency pilot work? users will be able to hold e-kronor in a digital wallet send or receive payments make deposits or withdrawals using their mobile phones transactions will also be possible via wearables like smart watches, as well as […]

Where: New Jersey What: A 2891 (2020 | NJ) What playing field does A2891 want for blockchain? licensure requirements for virtual currency businesses consumer protections for cryptocurrency regulatory authority under the Department of Banking and Insurance  Supporters of this bill: Blockchain Association of New Jersey Insider NJ | Lopez Introduces Bill to Create Consumer-Friendly Protections […]