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What Is ADPPA And How Could It Affect Associations?

Multiview

On July 20, 2022, the House Energy and Commerce Committee (E&C) approved the proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) by a 53-2 margin. This is especially true as it comes at a time when five out of the fifty United States (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia) have their own data privacy laws.

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What Associations Should Know About California’s AB 5

Associations Now

Last week, the primary author of AB 5, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, added amendments to AB 1850 , a proposed update to AB 5 that would revoke the law’s most controversial elements related to freelance writers. California’s law was a wake-up call, and other states are considering similar legislation. Understanding the Rules.

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Organic Advertising Fund Creates a Marketing Beef

Associations Now

The Organic Trade Association is backing a proposed check-off program—an advertising and research fund collected from organic producers across the country—but some organic farmers are not on board. Similar models have been used by the California Milk Processor Board for the iconic “ Got Milk? What is “organic,” anyway?

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Mortgage Associations Fight Unusual Plan to Save Homes

Associations Now

Associations in the mortgage and real estate industries strongly and vocally oppose Richmond, California’s idea to use eminent domain to seize properties with underwater mortgages. Those reports might seem foreign in parts of the country where the housing market has been slower to recover.

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Vaping Industry in Tough Fight Over e-Cigarette Bans

Associations Now

Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule to extend its tobacco regulatory authority to include e-cigarettes, but in the meantime, state and local lawmakers are introducing measures to limit the use of e-cigarettes and other vaping products at a high rate [PDF]. The American Vaping Association is working to counter that trend.

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Social Media Roundup: Ramp Up Your Cybersecurity Protocols

Associations Now

Though the methods and perpetrators behind the intrusion remain unknown, and as the significance of the breaches and proposed solutions are debated , it is clear that every one of your association’s online outposts needs to be protected. A California charity learned that lesson earlier this month.).

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Wise Words from the Corner Office

Association Adviser

On the regulatory side, rulemaking starts out with a proposed rule. Jeff Wilson, chief marketing officer for the Associated General Contractors of America: We have 60 staff at AGC of America. On being prepared for every scenario at an association event: Lori Kinsey, Meeting Professionals International, Northern California Chapter.