ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: This article provides a detailed analysis of the July 2024 HSR transaction data and key economic indicators, emphasizing their impact on the eDiscovery sector. It explores the implications of...more
9/4/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Discovery ,
Discovery Costs ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Risk Mitigation
With every iOS update, Apple continues to tighten its grip on user privacy. The newly introduced iOS 18 is no different, bringing a suite of privacy features that are bound to make our lives as digital forensic experts a tad...more
Thursday, Microsoft announced its new line of Copilot Plus PCs would launch next week without the anticipated Recall feature. Originally part of Microsoft’s Copilot Plus suite, Recall was designed to take and store...more
Major hospitals in London are grappling with severe disruptions following a cyberattack on Synnovis, a key pathology services provider. The attack has resulted in canceled surgeries and emergency patients being diverted to...more
Amidst an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, a recent slew of regulatory updates and cybersecurity standards are defining a new battlefront for securing critical infrastructure and corporate data across varying sectors....more
5/30/2024
/ Compliance ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Preservation ,
Data Security ,
Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ,
Incident Response Plans ,
New Regulations ,
Popular ,
Ransomware
As the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel garners global attention, its implications extend far beyond mere corporate gains. This merger symbolizes a strengthening of the crucial U.S.-Japan...more
5/17/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Carbon Emissions ,
CFIUS ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Japan ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Steel Industry ,
Sustainability ,
Technology Sector
Editor’s Note: In this exploration of cybersecurity in the digital era, the article “Shifting Left in eDiscovery: Embracing Secure-by-Design and AI for Enhanced Cybersecurity” considers the crucial intersection of...more
4/16/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automation Systems ,
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
e-Discovery ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Popular ,
Software
Editor's Note: This compelling piece dives into the revolutionary field of Emotion AI, heralded as the next frontier in digital innovation and the evolution of digital identities. As technology continues to intertwine more...more
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: In this compelling piece, the ComplexDiscovery OÜ team delves into the revolutionary field of Emotion AI, heralded as the next frontier in digital innovation and the evolution of digital...more
Editor’s Note: There’s much conversation around how our industry should best use generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) to do our jobs. On March 19, 2024, HaystackID sponsored an EDRM virtual workshop that explored how...more
3/25/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Confidential Information ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Document Review ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Natural Language Processing ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Training
Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act) is a federal law that requires companies planning to merge or acquire certain assets or voting securities to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of...more
11/16/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Annual Reports ,
Antitrust Division ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
e-Discovery ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Investment ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Threshold Requirements
Editor’s Note: This article covers valuable insights on artificial intelligence’s (AI) evolving role in cybersecurity and incident response shared during an expert panel discussion. As cybersecurity, information governance,...more
10/25/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Audits ,
Automation Systems ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Ethics ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Governance ,
Machine Learning ,
New Regulations ,
Oversight Duties ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Professional Responsibility ,
Risk Assessment ,
Training ,
Transparency ,
Vetting
Editor’s Note: In this concise article, veteran legal technology executive Hal Brooks offers his insights into the transformational changes underway in the legal services sector. Speaking at the recent SOLID East conference,...more
9/13/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Innovation ,
Integration ,
Investment ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Market Volatility ,
Military Conflict ,
Popular ,
Ukraine
Editor’s Note: In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, understanding the capabilities and limitations of platforms like Microsoft 365 (M365) is crucial for law firms, especially in the realms of eDiscovery and...more
9/6/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Management ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery ,
EDRM ,
FOIA ,
Fraud ,
Information Governance ,
Information Technology ,
Investigations ,
Machine Learning ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Sensitive Business Information ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Supply Chain
[EDRM Editor’s Note: This article was first published here on June 6, 2023 and EDRM is grateful to Rob Robinson, editor and managing director of ComplexDiscovery, for permission to republish.] [ComplexDiscovery Background...more
Editor’s Note: In this insightful transcript of the educational webcast hosted by HaystackID on May 17, 2023, our expert panel discusses targeted remote collections for iOS and Android devices, focusing on the unique...more
5/31/2023
/ Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ,
Cyberforensics ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Management ,
Data Retention ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Information Governance ,
Information Technology ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Mobile Devices ,
Popular
[EDRM Editor’s Note: This article was first published here on May 5, 2023 and EDRM is grateful to Rob Robinson, editor and managing director of ComplexDiscovery, for permission to republish.] [ComplexDiscovery Background...more
[EDRM Editor’s Note: This article was first published Aoril 2, 2023 and EDRM is grateful to Rob Robinson, editor and managing director of ComplexDiscovery, for permission to republish.] ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: Since...more
Editor’s Note: HaystackID hosted an educational webcast on March 15, 2023, to discuss the growing importance of cyber and data hygiene in the context of privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection. The webcast focused on how...more
3/28/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Investigations ,
Metadata ,
Mobile Devices ,
PHI ,
Popular ,
Trade Secrets
Editor’s Note: On February 15, 2023, HaystackID shared an educational webcast to provide valuable insight into the ways in which AI is being used to address key issues in the realm of privacy and cybersecurity. The expert...more
3/2/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
e-Discovery ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FERPA ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Information Governance ,
PCI-DSS Standard ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
State Privacy Laws ,
UK
Background Note: International discovery exercises and investigations can be a complex and challenging process for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals. Navigating the different laws and...more
2/6/2023
/ Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Blocking Statutes ,
Confidential Information ,
Cross-Border ,
Cybersecurity ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
EU ,
Foreign Jurisdictions ,
Foreign Nationals ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Hague Convention ,
Information Governance ,
Internal Investigations ,
International Data Transfers ,
Investigations ,
Labor Code ,
Personal Data ,
Popular
Background Note: Data privacy has become a critical issue in the digital era, with laws and regulations constantly evolving. As a result, it’s important for cybersecurity, information governance, and legal discovery...more
1/30/2023
/ Binding Corporate Rules ,
Blocking Statutes ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Commission ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Governance ,
International Data Transfers ,
Jurisdiction ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Safe Harbors ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
SCOTUS ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
Transparency
Editor’s Note: On January 18, 2023, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on China’s emerging statutes and regulations governing the processing, disclosure, and transfer of data. As Chinese entities increasingly become...more
1/26/2023
/ Binding Corporate Rules ,
China ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Exports ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
National Security ,
Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) ,
Popular ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
State-Owned Enterprises
Editor’s Note: On November 16, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on the proliferation of enterprise messaging content in the COVID-era, a proliferation accelerated by the pre-existing industry trend of legal...more
11/28/2022
/ Audits ,
Collaboration ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
e-Discovery ,
EDRM ,
Information Governance ,
Instant Messaging Apps ,
Licenses ,
Microsoft ,
Popular ,
Slack ,
Subscription Services ,
Voicemail ,
Zoom®
On Thanksgiving of 2014, I received an urgent call asking me to be in London in 24 hours. My assignment was to run the advanced forensics recovery team serving several foreign offices of Sony Pictures in the wake of a...more
11/23/2022
/ CFIUS ,
Compliance ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Controls ,
Final Rules ,
FIRRMA ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
State Sponsors of Cyberattacks ,
U.S. Treasury