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Pushback on California Privacy Law Picks Up

Associations Now

California’s new data privacy law, in the mold of Europe’s GDPR, is leading the tech and advertising industries to push for federal legislation that would standardize the rules—and soften some of the California law’s requirements. “The companies are afraid of California because it sets the bar for other states.”.

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Associations at Odds Over Proposed Massachusetts Ban on Noncompete Clauses

Associations Now

Deval Patrick (D) proposed legislation in April that would ban the practice of keeping employees from working for a competitor under most circumstances. California is one of just two states (along with North Dakota) that ban noncompete clauses in most cases. Massachusetts Gov. Where Industry Groups Stand. Webb told The Boston Herald.

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Proposed Copyright Curriculum Leaves Educators, Activists Conflicted

Associations Now

But the still-in-the-works curriculum, focused so far on students in California, is already drawing criticism from educators and internet rights groups. The center hopes to introduce the materials as a pilot program in California, with the eventual goal of launching a national program.

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Momentum Picks Up for Federal Data Privacy Protection

Associations Now

With a tough California law soon to take effect and a new Congress heading to DC, associations are making their case that the federal government should step in with new rules for data privacy and, potentially, new legislation. Ron Wyden (D-OR) had made a proposal of his own, CNET notes. Even before the election, Sen.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.20.19

Reid All About it

The American Society of Journalists and Authors is suing California to protect the rights of freelancers there , thank goodness. New York and New Jersey are proposing similar laws—speak up if you live there. DelCor Technology Solutions – a team of smarty pants and I say that in the nicest way possible.

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Amid Rural Broadband Weak Spots, Nonprofits Offer Last-Mile Help

Associations Now

A More Controversial Proposal Ideas for better rural broadband are coming from the for-profit space as well. Last month, Microsoft proposed utilizing unused television signals to create a path to internet access for underserved rural areas.

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California’s “Do Not Track” Law Keeps Door Open for Standard

Associations Now

Ad groups aren’t coming out in favor of a new California law requiring disclosure of whether a website follows “Do Not Track” requests, but the law isn’t drawing passionate criticism either. But the reaction to passage of a online tracking privacy law in California suggests there may still be solid footing for a proposal.