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Is Genetic Information the Next Privacy Battleground?
Though it has been on the books for over two decades, the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) has recently gathered steam; over 40 class actions were filed in 2023 alone.
At its core, GIPA regulates the collection and use of genetic information by employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, licensing agencies, and other entities. According to recent GIPA class-action suits, the mandating of pre-employment physicals or health interviews required potential employees to improperly disclose their family medical history as a condition of employment. GIPA litigation remains in its early stages, but the possibility of exorbitant statutory damages — $2,500 per negligent violation, up to $15,000 per intentional or reckless violation — could make GIPA the next major trend in privacy class action litigation.
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When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.