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Privacy and data security laws and regulations continue to evolve quickly, and companies processing personal data have an increasing array of issues to manage. As we enter 2024, below are five key considerations for companies managing privacy and data security risks.

On November 22, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission issued a proposed rule that likely will considerably alter the online lead generation industry, including the use of comparison shopping websites. The proposed rule addresses a number of areas, but, notably, the rule would require texters and callers using certain regulated technologies to obtain prior express written consent from a single seller at a time to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). The FCC is expected to pass the rule during its December 13, 2023 meeting.