To assist in agencies in their compliance efforts, the 4A’s has partnered with Venable LLP to offer this exclusive guidance document to provide agencies to compare and contrast U.S. state privacy laws taking effect in 2023, a description of consumer data rights and requirements, and practical tips and next steps for agencies in developing policies, procedures, and contracts to comply with these laws. The document focuses on the obligations these laws may impose upon agencies related to the personal information agencies collect and process, both on behalf of clients and for their own purposes.

The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) is a United States law that imposes public disclosure obligations on persons (or business entities) representing foreign interests. The 4A’s has developed a guidance document to make agencies aware of FARA, and its potential impact on agencies. The document details what general foreign client activities create FARA registration obligations, what’s included in FARA registration statements, important tips for complying with FARA, and practical application scenarios that could impact agencies.