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CJEU Upholds EDPB's Authority to Order Broader Investigations in Cross-Border Cases

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In a landmark judgment delivered on 29 January 2025, the General Court of the European Union has affirmed the European Data Protection Board‘s (EDPB) authority to require national supervisory authorities to broaden their...more

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The Sedona Conference Commentary on Proportionality in Cross-Border Discovery: A Brief Overview

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The Sedona Conference (TSC) and its Working Group 6 on International Electronic Information Management, Discovery, and Disclosure recently published their Commentary on Proportionality in Cross-Border Discovery (Commentary)...more

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General Data Protection Regulation Guidelines

Parties that have possession, custody, or control of evidence potentially relevant to U.S. litigation or investigations are typically required to identify, collect, preserve, and produce such evidence (with limited...more

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Navigating Cross-Border eDiscovery Issues in the Wake of a U.S. Adequacy Determination

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At Lighthouse our teams have the benefit of working across numerous clients, cases, and jurisdictions. As a result, we are building deep institutional knowledge across many aspects of eDiscovery that may be more difficult for...more

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Global Cross Border Privacy Rules and the new initiatives to support data free flow with trust

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ust over a year ago, on 21 April 2022, the seven economies (Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and the USA) participating in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Cross-Border...more

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Data Transfer Déjà Vu: European Commission Approves Another EU-U.S. Data Transfer Mechanism

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On July 10, 2023, the European Commission (the “Commission”) adopted an adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (the “Framework”). The Framework provides companies that opt in with a legitimate means of...more

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EU Adopts Adequacy Decision for EU-US Data Privacy Framework

The EU Commission adopted today an adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. As we indicated last month, this has been an area closely watched by those transferring data from the EU to the US. The issue has been...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

EDPB Adopts Binding Corporate Rules Recommendations

As those in the privacy world await the outcome of the EU-US privacy framework negotiations, the EDPB was in the news recently for a different mechanism for data transfers: Binding Corporate Rules. Namely, it adopted...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

CNIL Fines Adtech Giant for Unlawful Data Processing

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The French Data Protection Authority has imposed a €40 million fine for GDPR infringements. On 15 June 2023 the French Data Protection Authority (the CNIL), acting as Lead Supervisory Authority pursuant to the cooperation...more

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[Webinar] Ins & Outs of Cross-Border eDiscovery - EU Corporations with US Entities - June 8th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

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As more European corporations establish a presence in the US, eDiscovery considerations become increasingly complex. Join us for this informative webinar where we will discuss the key challenges faced by legal teams as...more

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Europäischer Gerichtshof ebnet den Weg für Massenklagen im Datenschutz

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Der Europäische Gerichtshof („EuGH“) legt die Anforderungen für Schadensersatz nach Art. 82 EU Datenschutz-Grundverordnung („DSGVO“) in einem neuen Urteil weit aus (Urteil vom 4. Mai 2023, C-300/21). Zwar trifft der EuGH...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

How to Handle a Cross-Border Anticorruption Investigation

Juggling conversations with multiple enforcement agencies simultaneously in the course of a cross-border anticorruption investigation can be a difficult and daunting task for legal and compliance teams. Getting it right can...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Cross-Border Data Transfer Mechanisms and Requirements in China

In recent years, alongside the rapid development of the digital economy and the concomitant increase in data generation, collection, processing and monitoring in the People’s Republic of China (PRC or China), the Chinese...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

European Commission Seeks Companies' Input on GDPR Enforcement

On February 24, 2023, the European Commission (EC) opened a public consultation on its initiative (Initiative) to revise procedural rules relating to the enforcement of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The EC...more

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Navigating International Discovery Restrictions: Seven Recommendations

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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

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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Signals Intelligence to Implement EU-US Data Privacy Framework

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On October 7, 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Enhancing Safeguards for United Sates Signals Intelligence Activities. The order aims to address concerns expressed by the Court of Justice of the European...more

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The New Standard Contractual Clauses Deadline is Approaching

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On June 4, 2021, the European Commission introduced the new set of Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”), a primary mechanism for lawfully transferring personal data from Europe to the United States under the European Union’s...more

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China Enhances Scrutiny for Cross-Border Data Transfer that would Impact Multinational Companies

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1. Introduction- China’s cross-border data transfer rules are unfolding in real time and taking clearer shape. On July 7, 2022, China’s cybersecurity regulatory agency, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”), issued...more

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Three Key Components of a Global eDiscovery Strategy

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Global litigation is more common today as international business deals, emerging technologies, and new regulations invoke cross-border obligations. Since many countries have now adopted eDiscovery processes, it is important...more

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Clear & Concise and Everything Nice: What the IMY Decision Means for Your Privacy Notice

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What can we learn about disclosures and how to draft privacy notices from the Sweden IMY decision and why is it important for both GDPR companies and CPRA, CDPA, CPA and UCPA companies:... ...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Privacy Protection Laws in Israel – Outlook for 2022

The legislation of privacy protection laws in Israel has shifted into high gear and is beginning to close the gap with legislation in Europe. A major step in this direction occurred about a month ago when the Ministerial...more

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Hogan Lovells responds to the European Commission’s consultation

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On 6 August, Hogan Lovells submitted its response to the European Commission’s public consultation on its proposed AI Regulation (Draft Regulation). Our view is that the Draft Regulation is an ambitious and comprehensive...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Understanding When to Use Two New Sets of Standard Contractual Clauses Issued by the EU

Starting this fall, companies transferring personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) will likely begin to see a flurry of contract renegotiations. On June 4, 2021, the European Commission adopted long awaited new...more

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[Webcast Transcript] Automating Privacy and eDiscovery Workflows: Operational Excellence as a Service

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Editor’s Note: On May 19, 2021, HaystackID shared an educational webcast designed to inform and update legal and data discovery professionals on how organizations can better manage the volume of DSAR, PII, Discovery, and...more

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Update on the State of Privacy Law in China

China is continuing to move forward with its first comprehensive privacy law. China recently issued a second version of the draft Personal Information Protection Law (Draft PIPL) which will be open for public comments until...more

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