Privacy Law Matters Blog

Seattle, December 9, 2021: Globally-recognized privacy and data security law firm Hintze Law, PLLC announced today that, effective January 2022, Jennifer Ruehr has been promoted to partner. Jennifer has spent the last 8+ years focusing on complex issues at the intersection of emerging technology and data protection. “We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer as the…

By Emeka Egwuatu United States Privacy Updates:  Biotech: Thermo Fisher sued for use  of Henreitta Lack’s cells without consent Henrietta Lacks’ estate filed a lawsuit against Thermo Fisher Scientific, arguing that Thermo Fisher Scientific has continued to reproduce and sell Lacks’ HeLa cells without her family’s consent. Lacks’ estate is seeking repayment in the form of the full amount of Thermo Fisher’s net profits obtained by commercializing the cell line and a permanent order preventing Thermo Fisher from using the cells without the family’s express permission. BIPA: Ancestry User…

By Jennifer Ruehr This week, two pieces of important employee privacy legislation were passed in New York.  The first is an amendment to New York’s civil rights law that adds new requirements for businesses that conduct employee monitoring activities in the state. And, the second only applies to businesses in New York City in relation…

Hintze Law is pleased to announce that Jevan Hutson has joined the firm as its newest lateral associate in our Seattle office. Jevan‘s practice focuses on the intersection of privacy, security, and data ethics, with particular experience in emerging ethical and policy issues in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision. He advises clients in…

Hintze Law PLLC announced today that Kate Black has joined the firm as a partner in its Health and Biotech Privacy Group. Kate, who was former Global Privacy Officer for 23andMe and one of Law360’s Rising Stars in the area of privacy and cybersecurity, will also head Hintze Law’s new Miami office.  “We are excited…

We are searching for a privacy geek in the Seattle area to join our unique, collegial, high-caliber, privacy and data security team. Our ideal future team member will be a non-lawyer professional with 2-4 years of experience with global privacy and data security. Experience as a paralegal or in other areas of compliance or risk…

By Charlotte LundayOn March 2, 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) into law. The VCDPA, which takes effect January 1, 2023, will look familiar to those who work with the GDPR and California’s Consumer Privacy Act and Privacy Rights Act (CCPA and CPRA, respectively). Companies that have already…

Seattle, December 4, 2020: Globally-recognized privacy and data security law firm Hintze Law, PLLC announced today that Ro Friend has been promoted to partner. Previously recognized in Chambers USA rankings, Ro has spent the last 8 years focusing on complex issues at the intersection of emerging technology and privacy / data security. “We are excited…

By Charlotte LundayOn November 9, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (Zoom). The FTC alleged in its complaint that Zoom engaged in both deceptive and unfair trade practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act relating to the security of its services and claims it made about…

By Mike Hintze On November 3, California voters passed Proposition 24, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This new privacy law, which substantially amends the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), will come into effect on January 1, 2023, and enforcement will begin July 1, 2023. While the 2+ year period to come into compliance may…