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GDPR Question: What Do You Do With a US Court Order?

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So you have a court order from a U.S. court seeking data? In the words of Shania Twain, “That don’t impress me much!” The European Data Protection Board recently issued an opinion on cross border transfers pursuant to Art 48...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

DPA 101: Do You Know Where Your Data Is?

As more and more states enact laws that mirror aspects of GDPR, and as companies begin to get used to the EU’s new standard contractual clauses, now may be a good opportunity for a refresh on data sharing agreements. As most...more

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CBDF Research Fellow Theodore Christakis Publishes Study on Cross-Border Data Transfers and the EU’s “Zero Risk” Approach

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Theodore Christakis, Professor of International Law at the University Grenoble Alpes and Senior Fellow and Director of Research for Europe at the Cross-Border Data Forum, has published a new comprehensive analysis on...more

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New EU-US Data Privacy Framework Promises Greater Ease for Cross-Border Transfers, but Uncertainty Remains

On July 10, 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF, or “Privacy Framework”), which establishes the Privacy Framework as an authorized mechanism...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

European Commission Proposes New Rules for Cross Border GDPR Enforcement

On July 4, 2023, the European Commission (EC) published its proposal for a regulation laying down additional procedural rules for the enforcement of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (proposal). The proposal...more

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China Releases Standard Contractual Clauses for Cross-Border Data Transfers

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The Cyberspace Administration of China released for public consultation its long-awaited template for the cross-border data transfer agreement on June 30, 2022, under the draft Provisions on the Prescribed Agreement on...more

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Cross-Border Data Transfers: Spain's Data Protection Authority Imposes Its Largest Fine

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On March 11, 2021, the Spanish Data Protection Authority (“AEPD”), imposed the regulator’s largest ever fine, totaling €8.15 million ($9.378 million), upon Vodafone España, S.A.U (“Vodafone”), a telephone operator, for...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Year, Same Transfers (for now): Temporary Brexit Deal Keeps EEA-UK Data Flowing

Many in the world have been watching the Brexit deal closely, including privacy lawyers and others who deal with global data transfers. Under the recently-announced deal, a temporary solution will allow companies to continue...more

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The GDPR’s Influence on Class and Collective Proceedings

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When thinking about class action lawsuits, most people envision legal proceedings occurring in the United States. However, class and collective proceedings modeled after those in the U.S. are becoming increasingly popular...more

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European Commission Publishes Draft Standard Contractual Clauses

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On November 12, 2020, the European Commission (“EC”) published a draft implementing decision on standard contractual clauses (“SCCs”) for the transfer of personal data to third countries pursuant to the General Data...more

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Privacy Report: FTC Takes Action Against Companies Falsely Claiming Compliance With International Privacy Agreements

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Federal US News - FTC Takes Action Against Companies Falsely Claiming Compliance With International Privacy Agreements - The FTC reached a settlement with a background screening company over allegations it falsely claimed...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2019 Insights: European Data Protection and Cybersecurity in 2019

Data protection laws in Europe evolved substantially in 2018, with the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS Directive) becoming...more

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GDPR: The Most Frequently Asked Questions: Is a Lawyer a Processor or a Controller?

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The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") is arguably the most comprehensive - and complex - data privacy regulation in the world. Although the GDPR went into force on May 25, 2018, there continues to...more

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