2021 promises to be an exciting year in the data and privacy space. With the adoption of technologies that collect, analyze, aggregate, distribute and share data, and the implementation of new laws and regulations in...more
2/25/2021
/ Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Canada ,
Class Action ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
EU ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
International Data Transfers ,
NPRM ,
PIPEDA ,
Privacy Laws ,
Ransomware ,
UK
2021 promises to be an exciting year in the data and privacy space. With the adoption of technologies that collect, analyze, aggregate, distribute and share data, and the implementation of new laws and regulations in...more
Over the last several weeks, virtual meetings have become the new normal for many businesses. Improvements in the technology now mean that virtual meetings have a similar look and feel as in-person meetings. However, there is...more
Addressing cybersecurity risks invariably involves very technical matters. As a result, in many companies the IT department has been responsible for developing and implementing cybersecurity plans and procedures....more
11/20/2019
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
NIST ,
Personal Information ,
Private Right of Action ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Security and Privacy Controls ,
Statutory Damages
As data are quickly becoming significant corporate assets, it’s important to help companies both maximize the value of their data and protect the business against any associated risks. This is particularly true in M&A...more
The broad adoption of technologies that collect, analyze, store and distribute data is disrupting a number of industries. It is also proving to be a challenge for lawyers attempting to apply existing laws and regulations to...more
5/22/2019
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Corporate Liability ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Assets ,
Due Diligence ,
Internet of Things ,
Mergers ,
Risk Assessment ,
Target Company
As data are quickly becoming a significant corporate asset, lawyers in corporate transactions need to consider the legal risks associated with data. Failure to understand and address these risks can result in significant...more
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announced it will host a hearing on consumer privacy on February 27. The hearing will focus on the principles that should be included in any federal data...more
2/21/2019
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Congressional Committees ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Data Privacy ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
GAO ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Information Reports ,
Preemption ,
Privacy Policy ,
Private Right of Action ,
State and Local Government
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently entered a Consent Agreement with Uber that includes “precise geolocation information” in the list of personal information that is to be protected. While the Consent Agreement only...more