Abdul Hafiz

A comprehensive bill strengthening data privacy protections for Alabama residents has been enacted into law. House Bill 351, known as the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act (the “Act”), will become effective on May 1, 2027....more A comprehensive bill strengthening data privacy protections for Oklahomans has been signed into law. Senate Bill 546 (the “Oklahoma Data Privacy Act” or the “Act”) will become effective January 1, 2027. The Act establishes...more On March 3, 2026, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA or "Agency") Board issued a decision requiring PlayOn Sports to pay a $1.10 million fine and change its practices following a settlement reached by the Agency's...more As organizations across the country adapt to an ever-changing digital environment, 2025 brought a wave of important updates in data privacy and cybersecurity at both the federal and state levels. New and amended state laws,...more