With states passing inconsistent laws and no uniform federal law addressing data privacy, there’s a patchwork of rules for companies to comply with. ALTA is dedicated to help its members understand what they need to do to comply, if required, to data privacy laws.
Data Privacy Principles
State Laws
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- State Data Privacy Tracker: Status and content of proposed and enacted state consumer data privacy protection laws (Fox Rothschild LLC)
- Track State Data Privacy Legislation: Follow any bills that have been introduced or passed in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Resources
- Data Privacy Implications for Service Provider & Third-Party Contracts
- What Is the CCPA and How Can My Organization Prepare? (Carlton Fields)
- Does CCPA Apply to You?
- California Consumer Privacy Act - The Three Part Test
- What Is the CCPA and Why You Should Care
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Fast Facts
- CCPA Q&A
- Your Guide to CCPA Privacy Rights
- CCPA Privacy Act Requirements
- CCPA Data Mapping
For more information on CCPA, visit the California Land Title Association’s website.
Webinar
- Preparing for the California Consumer Privacy Act (Download PDF of presentation)
Podcasts
ALTA Podcasts with Carlton Fields
- Part 1: Who Does CCPA Apply To?
- Part 2: Service Providers and Sale of Data Under CCPA
- Part 3: CCPA Resources and Compliance Tips
- Part 4: Practical Compliance With CCPA and New Privacy Laws
Redaction Privacy
- ALTA’s Real Property Records Committee has finalized a white paper titled “Privacy, Redaction, and Public Land Records,” which provides guidance on the redaction of information in the public land records.
Data Privacy Articles
California Passes Measure to Revamp Consumer Privacy Law
Proposition 24 reinforces and redefines parts of the California Consumer Privacy Act, which grants California consumers data privacy rights and control over their personal information. Key items that affect the title and settlement companies is that measure retains the exemptions for personal information collected pursuant to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, as well as business-to-business and employee exemptions.
California Voters Pass Ballot Measure Over Data Privacy Regulation
A controversial California ballot measure regarding data privacy appears to have been passed by voters in Tuesday’s election, and it is likely to have a national impact by regulating how tech giants based in The Golden State must operate. Proposition 24, known as the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, seeks to amend and expand on provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that was passed in 2018. The proposition would establish a California Privacy Protection Agency
As California Decides Fate of Privacy Law, More CISOs Could be Hit by Data Regulations
Californians will decide today whether to enact new regulatory rules in a ballot initiative dubbed the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The CPRA would create several new wrinkles for security and privacy personnel to iron out, said Bret Cohen, partner in the privacy and cybersecurity practice at Hogan Lovells. Also, if passed, an interesting quirk in CPRA will make it more difficult to address problems with the law, should any arise. CPRA explicitly limits the ability of elected officials to narrow the provisions.
Beware of Cybersecurity Risks When Teleworking from Hotels
Teleworking from a hotel could increase the potential of criminals stealing sensitive information. Hotels, predominantly in major U.S. cities, have begun to advertise daytime room reservations for guests seeking a quiet, distraction-free work environment. While this option may be appealing, the FBI warns that accessing sensitive information from hotel Wi-Fi poses an increased security risk over home networks. Read on for tips to minimize some of the risks associated with using hotel Wi-Fi.
Tips for Secure Video Conferencing
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, organizations pivoted to widescale remote work and online collaboration. Video conferencing emerged as a tool for business continuity and sustained social connection. However, these tools opened the door to increased cyberattacks. Amid the unanticipated exponential growth and unprecedented popularity of these platforms, many video conferencing users have not implemented necessary security precautions—or might be unaware of the latent risks and vulnerabilities. Read on for principles and practices established by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) that individuals and organizations can follow to enhance video conference security.
