UCPA Fines: What We Know So Far
The Utah Consumer Privacy Act took effect on December 31 2023, making it one of the earlier US state privacy…
Scott Dooley
Scott Dooley is a seasoned entrepreneur and data protection expert with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. As the founder of Measured Collective and Kahunam, Scott has dedicated his career to helping businesses navigate the complex landscape of data privacy and GDPR compliance.
With a background in marketing and web development, Scott brings a unique perspective to data protection issues, understanding both the technical and business implications of privacy regulations. His expertise spans from cookie compliance to implementing privacy-by-design principles in software development.
Scott is passionate about demystifying GDPR and making data protection accessible to businesses of all sizes. Through his blog, he shares practical insights, best practices, and the latest developments in data privacy law, helping readers stay informed and compliant in an ever-changing regulatory environment.
MCDPA Fines: What We Know So Far
The Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act took effect on October 1 2024, making it one of the newer US state…
OCPA Fines: What We Know So Far
The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act took effect on July 1 2024 for for-profit businesses. In its first year, the Oregon…
ICO Updates International Transfer Guidance: What It Means for Your Business
If your business uses cloud software, employs remote workers abroad, or shares customer data with overseas partners, you may be…
Biggest CTDPA Fines: Connecticut Privacy Enforcement Actions
The Connecticut Data Privacy Act took effect on July 1 2023, making it one of the earlier US state privacy…
CPA Fines: What We Know So Far
The Colorado Privacy Act took effect on July 1 2023. Enforcement has intensified since January 1 2025, when the 60-day…
VCDPA Fines: What We Know So Far
The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act took effect on January 1 2023, making it one of the earlier US state…
Biggest TDPSA Fines: Texas Data Privacy Enforcement Actions
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act took effect on July 1 2024, making it one of the newest US…
Biggest CCPA/CPRA Fines: California Privacy Enforcement Actions
California’s privacy enforcement has accelerated since the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) became fully operational. The agency reported hundreds of…
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act: 101 – What You Need to Know
Indiana enacted the Consumer Data Protection Act on 1st May 2023, when Governor Eric Holcomb signed Senate Bill 5 into…
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act: 101 – What You Need to Know
Rhode Island enacted the Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (DTPPA) on 28th June 2024, becoming the 19th US state…
Flock’s AI Surveillance Cameras Were Wide Open on the Internet—Here’s What That Means
For an unknown period, at least 60 AI-powered surveillance cameras manufactured by Flock Safety were accessible to anyone on the…
Wegmans Is Scanning Your Face at the Grocery Store—And You Can’t Opt Out
A sign at the entrance of certain Wegmans stores now informs customers that their biometric information may be collected. The…
Confer: Signal’s Founder Builds an AI Chatbot That Can’t Spy on You
When you type a message into ChatGPT, Claude, or Google’s Gemini, you’re sharing information with a company that stores, analyses,…
California’s DROP Tool: Delete Your Data From 500+ Brokers With One Request
California residents now have a straightforward way to demand that data brokers delete their personal information. Instead of contacting hundreds…
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act: 101 – What You Need to Know
Minnesota enacted its Consumer Data Privacy Act in May 2024, with the law taking effect on July 1 2025. The…
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act: 101 – What You Need to Know
Maryland enacted its Online Data Privacy Act in May 2024, with the law taking effect on October 1 2025. Often…
Nebraska Data Privacy Act: 101 – What You Need to Know
Nebraska enacted its Data Privacy Act in April 2024, with the law taking effect on January 1 2025. Like Texas,…
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act: 101 – What You Need to Know
Kentucky became the fifteenth US state to enact consumer privacy legislation when Governor Andy Beshear signed the Kentucky Consumer Data…
New Hampshire Privacy Act: 101 – What You Need to Know
New Hampshire became the 15th US state to enact consumer privacy legislation when Governor Chris Sununu signed Senate Bill 255…