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Hintze Law’s Global AI Update provides a curated overview of key AI-related legal and regulatory updates. We spotlight new developments and emerging trends to help organizations that are developing, deploying, or relying on AI technologies stay ahead of what’s next.Please also check out our latest Global Privacy Updates post.If you’d like to receive email alerts…

The Hintze Law team monitors global privacy and data security developments to provide timely, practical insights for clients. Below is a summary of key updates from mid-April 2026 to date.  US Privacy UpdatesAlabama Legislature Passes Comprehensive Privacy BillThe Alabama legislature passed a bill, which if signed by the governor, would make Alabama the twenty-second state…

By Emily Litka SanfordIn mid to late April 2026, Roblox settled with Alabama, Nevada, and West Virginia over allegations that its interactive gaming platform exposed children and teens to harmful content and predatory users. The three separate settlement orders will require Roblox to pay a total of $33 million to the three states and implement…

By Jennifer RuehrNew California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Regulations came into effect on January 1, 2026, that may have a significant impact for California employers. Additionally, CalPrivacy disclosed in its 2025 Report that it is ramping up its audit division within its Enforcement Division to assess businesses compliance with CCPA. If your organization is a…

The Hintze team continuously tracks privacy and security updates around the world to bring you a regular update on the latest developments. Below is a snapshot of updates from mid-March to date. Please also check out our latest AI Global Legal Updates post.US Privacy Updates Federal Privacy Enforcement            FTC Files Stipulated Order Against OkCupidOn March 30,…

By Hansenard Piou On March 12th, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on parts of the injunction of the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CA AADC). The circuit court overturned the injunction against the definition determining scope of covered businesses and affirmed the injunction against five of the six provisions that NetChoice challenged, sending…

The Hintze team continuously tracks privacy and security updates around the world to bring you a regular update on the latest developments. Below is a snapshot of updates from mid-February 2026 to date. Please also check out our latest AI Global Legal Updates post. US Privacy UpdatesState Privacy EnforcementCalPrivacy Settles with PlayOn Sports for $1.10M over Alleged CCPA…

By Cameron Cantrell  On March 3, 2026, CalPrivacy announced an enforcement decision against 2080 Media Inc., doing business as PlayOn Sports, a sports ticketing platform widely used by schools. The stipulated order settles CalPrivacy’s three claims against PlayOn, each alleging PlayOn’s tracking technology practices violated CCPA’s opt-out requirements.  PlayOn’s Alleged Violations: Opt-Out Methods, OOPS Recognition, and…

By: Alex Schlight, Taylor Widawski, and Cameron Cantrell Hintze Law’s monthly Global AI Update by our AI + ML Group provides a curated overview of key AI‑related legal and regulatory updates from the past month. We spotlight new developments and emerging trends to help organizations that are developing, deploying, or relying on AI technologies stay…

Hintze Law and its lawyers have once again been recognized in Chambers & Partners for expertise in Privacy and Data Security in the 2026 Chambers Global Guide. These recognitions include Hintze Law’s fifth year being ranked as an Elite Law Firm for Privacy and Data Security as well as the firm’s third year receiving recognition…