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The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF): What Does It Mean for You?

Osano on 8/6/2023

If your business transfers data from the European Union to the United States, you’ve likely been keeping an eye on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF) for the past several years. The long-awaited adequacy...more

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

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 7/14/2023

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

The United States and European Commission Announce a New Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 4/6/2022

The United States ("U.S.") and the European Commission ("EU Commission") recently announced an “agreement in principle” to develop a new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (“Framework”). The Framework is intended to...more

Keep Your Shield Up: FTC Settles With Four Companies Falsely Claiming They Comply With Privacy Shield

Perkins Coie on 10/12/2018

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced settlements with four companies last month—IDmission LLC, mResource LLC (doing business as Loop Works LLC), SmartStart Employment Screening, Inc. and VenPath, Inc.—of the FTC’s...more

Practical GDPR Steps for US-Headquartered Life Sciences Companies

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 2/13/2018

In case you had not heard, the European Union is replacing its current privacy laws with a new, comprehensive General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which takes effect May 25, 2018. The essential principles of the EU’s...more

European Commission Releases Privacy Shield Annual Report

Morgan Lewis on 11/2/2017

In a positive development for companies relying on transatlantic data transfers, the European Commission (the Commission) recently announced that one year into the program, the EU-US Privacy Shield framework is functioning as...more

Privacy Progress Report: Key Findings From the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield's First Annual Review

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 10/23/2017

On October 18, 2017, the EU Commission released its report of the first annual review of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework. The Privacy Shield is the successor of the Safe Harbor Agreement which was invalidated by the...more

Looming Ruling on EU Data Transfer Rules Carries Potentially Serious Implications

Jones Day on 10/17/2017

The Situation: The European Court of Justice ("ECJ") is to rule on the validity of EU Standard Contractual Clauses used by companies to transfer personal data outside of the European Union, at the request of Ireland's High...more

FTC Settles Charges Regarding Privacy Shield Noncompliance

Morgan Lewis on 9/18/2017

On September 8, 2017, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that three US companies have reached a settlement regarding charges that the companies misled consumers in connection with their participation in the EU-US...more

The Cyber President? What To Expect From the Trump Administration On Cybersecurity And Privacy

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 11/17/2016

Even president-elect Donald Trump has been the victim of a data breach. Several times actually. The payment card system for his Trump Hotel Collection was infected by malware in May 2014 and 70,000 credit card numbers were...more

The Digital Download - Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – May 2016

Alston & Bird on 5/3/2016

Special Focus on “Safe Harbor 2.0,” Privacy Shield and E.U. Data Transfers: Alston & Bird’s privacy team has been closely following the development of Privacy Shield, the proposed successor to the E.U.-U.S. Safe Harbor...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - March 2016

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/4/2016

In this edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the FCC's proposed privacy rules for broadband providers; new developments relating to the Privacy Shield, which was created to replace the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor...more

A Closer Look at Cybersecurity Legislation and Regulations in the US and Abroad - Global Overview

WilmerHale on 3/7/2016

With interconnectivity and use of digital storage expanding, cyberthreats posed by nation states, commercial competitors, company insiders, transnational organised crime and ‘hacktivists’ are growing on a global basis. Recent...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - February 2016

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/4/2016

In this edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the newly released details of the Privacy Shield, which would replace the Safe Harbor as the mechanism allowing transfers of personal data from the European...more

Developments in Cybersecurity: Privacy Laws, Hacking Beyond Customer Data, and Communicating with Corporate Boards

Carlton Fields on 3/1/2016

I. Legal Exposure to Federal and State Privacy Laws - A. Federal Statutes and Enforcement - 1. Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58 - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has emerged as the leading...more

[Webinar] Data Protection Update: Joint Webinar with Travers Smith - March 9th, 12:00pm (EST) | 9:00am (PST)

Troutman Pepper on 2/24/2016

The demise of the EU-US safe harbor arrangement has been bad news for many businesses in the US and the UK. A new "EU-U.S. Privacy Shield" deal in principle has just been announced as the replacement to the safe harbor but it...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - January 2016

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/2/2016

In this edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we discuss, among other matters, the status of the EU/U.S. Safe Harbor negotiations, as well as changes to privacy laws in Delaware and California that regulate online...more

"Emerging Trends in Privacy and Cybersecurity"

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/21/2016

Entering 2016, the relentless stream of cyberattacks continues unabated, having become a "business as usual" reality to which companies must adapt. All companies, regardless of size or industry, are potential targets, and the...more

The Digital Download - Privacy & Data Security Monthly Newsletter - January 2016

Alston & Bird on 1/11/2016

Senior Counsel Peter Swire to Debate European Privacy Activist Max Schrems. The debate, set to take place on January 26 in Brussels, will highlight key differences between certain European and U.S. attitudes towards U.S....more

Legal Issues Business Leaders Need to Know in 2016

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP on 12/31/2015

A compilation of time-sensitive and trending legal and regulatory issues that general counsels and business leaders should be aware of in 2016. ...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - November 2015

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 11/30/2015

Consumer Electronics Association Releases Best Practices For Privacy and Security of Personal Wellness Data - In late October 2015, the Consumer Electronics Association released guiding principles governing the...more

The WSGR Data Advisor - November 2015

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 11/20/2015

The last two months certainly have been eventful in the world of privacy. In this issue of The WSGR Data Advisor, we examine the Court of Justice of the European Union’s recent and highly significant Schrems decision that...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - October 2015

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 11/3/2015

In this edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we discuss what companies need to know in the wake of the EU Court of Justice's rejection of the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor framework and take a look at the following important...more

Brussels Regulatory Brief: September/October

K&L Gates LLP on 11/2/2015

On 11 September, TeliaSonera and Telenor have abandoned the proposed merger of their business units in Denmark. The contemplated transaction would have resulted in the establishment of a joint venture active in the provision...more

German Data Protection Authorities Limit Use of Alternative Data Transfer Mechanisms in Light of Safe Harbor Decision

BakerHostetler on 10/30/2015

In the weeks since the October 6, 2015, Court of Justice of the European Union decision (“CJEU Decision”) that invalidated the EU-U.S. Safe Harbor framework, companies have been faced with the quandary of establishing legal...more

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