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Recent compliance and digital workflow updates for 2026-04-13
A source-backed roundup of recent compliance, security, and digital workflow updates for teams managing forms and records.
Patlytics Raises $40M Series B as AI Fuels Surge in Patent Filings and IP Litigation
Patlytics closed a $40M Series B led by SignalFire on April 8, 2026, serving 40%+ of Am Law 100 firms with AI for the full patent lifecycle.
Perplexity AI Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit for Sharing User Chat Data With Google and Meta Without Consent
Class-action lawsuit alleges Perplexity AI shared user chat transcripts with Google and Meta via embedded ad trackers—even in Incognito Mode.
EU Digital Omnibus Sparks GDPR Privacy Fight as Council Drops Personal Data Redefinition
EU Council removes proposed GDPR personal data redefinition from Digital Omnibus but AI legitimate interest provisions survive, raising compliance concerns
Conduent Healthcare Breach Hits 25 Million Americans as 35 Lawsuits Consolidate
Conduent data breach affects 25 million Americans. 35 class action lawsuits consolidated in New Jersey. Texas AG investigating healthcare data theft.
OCR Expands HIPAA Enforcement Beyond Risk Analysis to Target Risk Management Failures
OCR settles two HIPAA cases for $113K total and expands Risk Analysis Initiative to enforce risk management documentation and remediation.
CareCloud Breach Exposes Patient Records Across 45,000 Healthcare Providers
CareCloud disclosed a March 2026 breach of its EHR systems. Hackers accessed patient medical records across 45,000 providers for eight hours.
HHS Finalizes HIPAA Electronic Signature Standards, Projected to Save Healthcare $782 Million Per Year
HHS finalizes HIPAA electronic signature standards for healthcare claims. The rule saves $782 million annually with a May 2028 compliance deadline.
Kentucky Passes Smart TV Privacy Bill: Automatic Content Recognition Data Now Requires Consent
Kentucky unanimously passed HB 692, classifying smart TV automatic content recognition data as sensitive and requiring opt-in consent. Effective July 2027.
Harvey AI Raises $200 Million at $11 Billion Valuation to Scale Legal Tech Agents
Legal AI startup Harvey raised $200 million at an $11 billion valuation on March 25, 2026, co-led by GIC and Sequoia, to scale agentic AI for law firms.
20 US States Enforce Privacy Laws in 2026 After Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island Go Live
Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island privacy laws took effect Jan 1, 2026. Fines reach $10,000 per violation across 20 states with active enforcement.
California Privacy Agency Fines Data Brokers Selling Health Data in Delete Act Crackdown
California's CPPA fined Datamasters and S&P Global $107,600 combined for failing to register as data brokers under the Delete Act.
Ford Fined $375,000 for Adding Friction to Consumer Opt-Out Process Under CCPA
CalPrivacy fined Ford $375,703 for requiring email verification before processing CCPA opt-out requests. What this means for business compliance.
HR E-Signatures: Fix Onboarding to Reduce 45-Day Turnover
20% of new hires quit in 45 days due to poor onboarding. Digital e-signatures boost retention by 82% and cut HR paperwork by 75%.
Real Estate E-Signature Costs: What Agents Actually Pay Per Document (2025)
DocuSign, Dotloop, and other e-signature tools charge $10-25/mo per agent. See what real estate teams actually pay per document and cheaper alternatives after the NAR settlement.
E-Scooter Waiver Requirements 2025: 560% Injury Surge
E-scooter injuries surged 560%. New 2025 waiver requirements for e-bike and scooter rental businesses to avoid $500K+ claims.
Insurance E-Signatures: 50% Faster Claims Processing
Insurance e-signatures cut claims processing 50%, reduce errors from 23% to 3%, and save 60% on costs. Digital transformation guide.
Trampoline Park Waivers & Safety Regulations 2025
Trampoline park injuries up 1,100% with states passing new safety laws. Why digital liability waivers are essential for parks and FECs.
NAR Settlement 2025: Digital Forms for Real Estate Agents
NAR settlement requires buyer agreements before showings. How digital forms and e-signatures help real estate agents stay compliant.
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