Privacy Law Matters Blog

By Clara De Abreu E Souza On September 29, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA). Authored by Senator Scott Wiener, TFAIA follows the release of the Governor’s California Report on Frontier AI Policy, which was drafted by the Joint California Policy Working Group on AI Frontier Models.…

By Hansenard PiouOn September 30th, the IAPP (formerly the International Association of Privacy Professionals) released its EU Digital Laws Report 2025, a comprehensive analysis explaining and synthesizing the requirements of core EU digital laws. The report aims to provide a resource to help the broadest possible class of organizations, platforms, and developers comply with the…

By Hansenard Piou and Sam CasticThis is the first in a series of blog posts about the DOJ Rule regarding Access To U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons (the “DOJ Rule”).  It provides a high-level overview of the kinds of cross-border data transfers that are regulated by…

Hintze Law PLLC is excited to announce that Clara De Abreu E Souza has joined the firm as a first-year Associate in the Seattle office. Clara joins us following her tenure as a Summer Associate at Hintze Law, where she provided in-depth analysis of state and federal privacy legislation, tracked developments in AI accountability, and…

This year, eight of Hintze Law’s attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® across a variety of categories, marking a significant milestone for the firm. Every one of our associates earned recognition, reflecting both the breadth of talent within our team and the dedication each attorney brings to their practice. Partners Alex Schlight and Taylor…

By Sam Castic The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has adopted final regulations on privacy risk assessments, cybersecurity audits, and automated decisionmaking technology (ADMT), as well as amendments to existing CCPA regulations.  Final publication of the regulations is pending review by the Office of Administrative Law, and depending on when that occurs, the regulations will…

By Mason Fitch and Kate Black The California Attorney General’s Office (“OAG”) announced an enforcement action against Healthline.com on July 1 that marks a significant development in California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) enforcement. This action, accompanied by the largest fine under CCPA yet at $1.55 million, highlights critical areas of consideration for any company engaging…

Hintze Law PLLC is pleased to announce Mason Fitch’s promotion to Of Counsel at the firm. Mason is a member of the firm’s Health & Biotech Team and recently recognized by Chambers & Partners as an Associate to Watch in the 2025 USA Guide—Healthcare: Texas. Mason’s clients praise his “excellent knowledge of the industry and…

by Cameron Cantrell and Felicity Slater  On June 19, 2025, the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Texas vacated the vast majority of the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (the “HIPAA Reproductive Privacy Rule” or “Rule”). The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published the Rule in the…

Hintze Law PLLC is delighted to announce the Chambers & Partners recognition of Susan Hintze, Mike Hintze, Sam Castic, and Mason Fitch in its USA Guide 2025. These recognitions include the firm’s sixth year being nationally ranked in Privacy and Data Security, and third year in Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare. Susan Hintze, co-managing partner,…