Now that the EU AI Act has come into force, companies deploying high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the European Union (EU) must prepare to navigate a complex landscape of new obligations by 2 August 2027. This...more
The European Commission has published draft updated standard contractual clauses in light of the Schrems II decision.
On 12 November 2020, the European Commission (the Commission) published a draft implementing decision,...more
12/8/2020
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Data Processors ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Member State ,
Personal Data ,
Public Consultations ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
UK
UK confirms reciprocal requirements for digital services providers to appoint UK representatives for NIS purposes, following Brexit.
Following a consultation process, the UK government has now confirmed that it will put...more
With the assistance of colleagues across the European Union (EU), Latham & Watkins has updated its GDPR National Implementation Tracker.
With just over three months to go until the GDPR go-live date on May 25, 2018,...more
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force in May 2018, changing how businesses and the public sector manage customer information. With seven months before the deadline, governments, supervisory...more
In less than one year, from 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR or Regulation) will become enforceable. The GDPR introduces a rigorous, far-reaching privacy framework for businesses that operate, target...more
6/2/2017
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Data Controller ,
Data Processors ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Member State ,
Multinationals ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
UK Data Protection Act
As the whole world now knows, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU) in its historic referendum on 23rd June by a vote of 51.9 percent in favour of “leave” to 48.1 in favour of “remain”. This blog focusses on how that...more
6/28/2016
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EFTA ,
EU ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Extraterritoriality Rules ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Member State ,
Referendums ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
UK Data Protection Act
Businesses have two years to comply with Europe’s new privacy regime.
On 24 May 2016, after more than four years of debate, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, or the Regulation) enters into force. The GDPR...more
5/25/2016
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Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Data Controller ,
Data Processors ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Member State ,
Parental Consent ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Policy ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Standard Contractual Clauses
The so called Article 29 Working Party met on October 15, 2015 to discuss the consequences of the Schrems Judgment of the European Court of Justice (ECJ). On October 16, 2015, the Working Party published a Statement...more
10/19/2015
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Binding Corporate Rules ,
Data Protection Authority ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Commission ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Judicial Redress Act ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Member State ,
Model Contracts ,
Schrems I & Schrems II
On October 6, the European Court of Justice ruled that Decision 2000/520 of the European Commission, which stated that Safe Harbor-certified US companies provide adequate protection for personal data transferred to them from...more
10/7/2015
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Data Protection Authority ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
EU Directive ,
European Commission ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Member State ,
Model Contracts ,
US-EU Safe Harbor Framework