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Protecting Privacy of a New Corporate Asset: User DNA

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Candidate, 2026 Genome sequencing, the process of determining the DNA sequence of an organism, was first introduced in the 1970s. Genetic privacy is currently governed by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and state laws. By Grace Murphy, J.D.

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Legality of Psychedelics in the U.S.

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states has served as a stark example of how federal and state laws might be in conflict. There is some commentary that asserts federal authorities might be reluctant to prosecute for activities that are legal at the state level, unless there is a connection to large-scale trafficking, organized crime, or gang activity.

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European Data Protection Roundup – Q4 2024

Debevoise Data Blog

The enforcement of vulnerability reporting requirements under the CRA will apply from 11 September 2026 and the main obligations introduced by the CRA will apply from 11 December 2027, including the requirements for security updates and vulnerability management. Businesses that fail to comply can be fined up to 2.5% of global turnover.

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Recently Enacted AI Law in Colorado: Yet Another Reason to Implement an AI Governance Program

Debevoise Data Blog

On May 17, 2024, Colorado passed Senate Bill 24-205 (“the Colorado AI Law” or “the Law”), a broad law regulating so-called high-risk AI systems that becomes effective on February 1, 2026. state law developments all reinforce the incentives for companies to adopt AI governance programs.

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