In a groundbreaking move, the European Union has launched its bid to set the new comprehensive standard for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) with the European Parliament passing the EU AI Act on March 13, 2024....more
On July 10, 2023, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The decision concluded that the United States does ensure an adequate level of protection for transferring...more
7/14/2023
/ Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Commission ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
SCC ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
US-EU Safe Harbor Framework
2022 was yet another eventful year in terms of GDPR compliance. The continued evolution of the enforcement landscape, with increasing number of sanctions and individuals exercising their rights required time and attention...more
1/30/2023
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Assessment ,
Sanctions ,
UK
On November 28, 2022, the Council of the European Union formally adopted the Network and Information Security 2 Directive (NIS 2 Directive), replacing the current NIS Directive (Directive 2016/1148/EC). On 27 December 2022,...more
As global businesses evolve and become more digitally driven, companies around the world must focus on their data privacy strategy. In 2022, both US and EU based companies have seen an increase in GDPR enforcement actions and...more
We are delighted to announce the second annual GDPR Training Series*, a series of webinars which aims to broaden depth of knowledge and expertise in the general data protection regulations (GDPR).
Each session aims to...more
8/24/2021
/ Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
PHI ,
Webinars
We are delighted to announce the second annual GDPR Training Series*, a series of webinars which aims to broaden depth of knowledge and expertise in the general data protection regulations (GDPR).
Each session aims to...more
8/24/2021
/ Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
PHI ,
Popular ,
Webinars
We are delighted to announce the second annual GDPR Training Series*, a series of webinars which aims to broaden depth of knowledge and expertise in the general data protection regulations (GDPR).
Each session aims to...more
8/24/2021
/ Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
PHI ,
Webinars
The regulation of cookies and similar tracking technologies is rapidly evolving, not only in the European Union and United Kingdom but also in the United States and globally. If you have visited a website recently, you might...more
5/10/2021
/ Cookies ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
e-Privacy Directive ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Member State ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Mitigation ,
UK ,
Webinars ,
Websites
On February 19 2021, the European Union Commission issued its draft adequacy decision for data flows between the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK).
Whilst widely expected, this draft decision will provide some...more
McDermott Will & Emery a le plaisir de vous convier à un webinaire sur le thème "Ce que vous avez peut-être manqué des actualités RGPD: la montée en puissance de l’accountability?" qui abordera les thèmes suivants:
-...more
6/23/2020
/ CNIL ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Consent ,
Cookies ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Officers (DPOs) ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Webinars
In our latest webinar we will be examining what you may have missed in the development of GDPR in the current global landscape, focusing in particular on:
- Data transfers outside the EU: what to do with its standard...more
6/23/2020
/ CNIL ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Consent ,
Cookies ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Officers (DPOs) ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Webinars
On January 21 and 22, 2020, we will be hosting our 8th McDermott International Seminars in Osaka and Tokyo respectively. These seminars will focus on cross-border M&A, GDPR, intellectual property, global enforcements and...more
12/20/2019
/ Acquisitions ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Emerging Technology Companies ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Events ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Foreign Investment ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers
EU COMPETITION LAW AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE -
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data are playing an increasingly important role in the economy. Competition law will have to evolve if it is to reconcile the positive...more
11/15/2019
/ Abuse of Dominance ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bribery ,
CFIUS ,
Collusion ,
Competition ,
Digital Marketplace ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
FIRRMA ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Interim Measures ,
Manufacturers ,
Personal Data ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Resale Price Maintenance (RPM)
FCPA UPDATES FOR GLOBAL COMPANIES -
In recent months, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued important guidance for global companies on corporate compliance programs and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)...more
7/2/2019
/ CFIUS ,
Chief Compliance Officers ,
Corporate Fines ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Google ,
National Security ,
New Guidance ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Self-Disclosure Requirements
Enforceable in all EU member states on 25 May 2018, the General Data Privacy Regulation will require action by organisations both inside and outside the European Union to ensure compliance with this far-reaching privacy legal...more
The French Data Protection Authority recently issued its Connected Cars Compliance Pack. The pack is designed as a toolkit not only for France, but with a European GDPR perspective on how connected cars can comply with data...more
The validity of Model Clauses for EU personal data transfer to the United States is now in real doubt as a result of a new Irish High Court opinion stating that there are “well founded grounds” to find the Model Clauses...more
The forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation will expand the legal obligations of companies that process EU personal data when they suffer a data breach. Every company faces the risk of a data breach that might trigger...more