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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Unpacking the Data (Use and Access) Act

The UK is poised to reshape its data protection landscape with the introduction of the UK Data (Use and Access) Act (the "DUA Act"). As one of the most significant reforms in UK data law since the GDPR came into effect, the...more

Hogan Lovells

Adapting your compliance programme to the UK Data (Use and Access) Act: What you need to know

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After a legislative reform that has seen four different Prime Ministers, three different Bills and many deliberations across both Houses of Parliament, the UK is now on course to introduce some changes to the data protection...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

German Federal Labor Court Grants Damages Under the GDPR for the Use of Employee Data: 7 Things for Companies to Consider

On May 8, 2025, the Federal Labor Court Bundesarbeitsgericht (“BAG”) issued a significant ruling concerning an employee’s claims for damages due to unlawful data transfers within a corporate group. The BAG ruled that works...more

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The Global Cross Border Privacy Rules – A new paradigm in data protection

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The launch of the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) and Privacy Rules for Processors (PRP) systems on June 2, 2025 offers a framework to manage increasingly difficult standards for global data privacy governance....more

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China’s First Judicial Decision on Cross-Border Personal Information Transfers: Clarification on Data Localization Requirement

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In August 2024, China Judgements Online published a ruling issued by the Guangzhou Internet Court on September 8, 2023, in a case widely regarded as China’s first judicial decision addressing cross-border personal information...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Constangy Clips Ep. 10 - 3 Ways the GDPR Is Evolving with Today’s Tech Landscape

In recognition of the GDPR's 7th anniversary on May 25, 2025, Constangy Cyber Team member Matthew Basilotto explores how the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) continues to adapt in the face of...more

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The Privacy Insider Podcast Episode 14: The Pig Around the Corner: Privacy and Trade with Constantine Karbaliotis of nNovation LLP

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As questions of trust, surveillance, and data sovereignty become central to global trade, businesses face mounting pressure to prove not just compliance but true accountability. That’s why we turned to Constantine...more

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Malaysia’s Groundbreaking Cross Border Data Transfer Guidelines Explained

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Malaysia’s newly released Cross Border Personal Data Transfer Guidelines mark a groundbreaking shift in its data protection regulatory landscape, requiring data controllers to conduct Transfer Impact Assessments and implement...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Gouvernail des données de Blakes : mai 2025

Bienvenue à la toute première édition de l’infolettre Gouvernail des données de Blakes, une publication du groupe Protection de la vie privée et des données de Blakes. Cette infolettre a pour but d’effectuer un survol des...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

DOJ Publishes Final Rule Restricting Bulk Cross-Border Data Transfers of Sensitive Data to Foreign Persons

On April 8, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Final Rule, codified at 28 CFR Part 202, (Final Rule), implementing President Biden’s Executive Order 14117 “Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Global Data Privacy Collaboration Deepens: CPPA and UK ICO Sign Cooperation Pact

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In a noteworthy step toward international privacy collaboration, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has entered into a formal declaration of cooperation with the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). This...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Privacy Health Checkup

Are you using artificial intelligence in your business operations? Do you have AI embedded in the goods and services you offer customers? The regulatory framework applicable to AI continues to develop, including across US...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Is My U.S.-Based Company Subject to the GDPR? Clearing Up European Data Privacy Law Misinformation

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If you are a compliance professional for a U.S.-based company, you have probably been told at some point that you have to worry about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Have you encountered one of these...more

Alston & Bird

European Commission Moves to Extend Free Flows of Personal Data to the UK

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On March 18, 2025, the European Commission proposed to extend its adequacy decision in favor of the United Kingdom (‘UK’) for an additional six-month period. This would allow free flows of personal data from the EU to the UK...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Issues New Data Transfer Risk Assessment Guidelines

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The guidelines specify the requirements for data controllers to conduct risk assessments related to the transfer or disclosure of personal data outside the Kingdom. ...more

Venable LLP

A Brave New World: Four Considerations When Building a Bulk Data Rule Compliance Program

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U.S. companies and organizations have entered a new era of sweeping restrictions on cross-border data transfers. The Department of Justice's (DOJ) Final Rule, "Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Chile brings its data privacy laws in line with global data privacy standards

Chile has amended its data privacy law granting significant rights to data subjects, and imposing stricter obligations on data controllers and processors. Published in the Official Gazette (Diario Oficial) on December 13,...more

Morgan Lewis

The Evolving Framework of Data Governance: A Global Perspective

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Data privacy laws are evolving rapidly worldwide, with jurisdictions such as California, Japan, Canada, and Brazil adopting frameworks inspired by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Businesses operating...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Draft Measures for Personal Information Protection Certification for Cross-Border Data Transfers Released for Public Comment

On January 3, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (the “CAC”) released the Draft Measures for Personal Information Protection Certification for Cross-Border Data Transfers (the “Draft Measures”) for public comment....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Do You Know Where Your Data Is Going? On April 8, New National Security Rules Take Effect

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A groundbreaking new regulatory regime, imposing rules unlike any in existing U.S. law, may surprise many companies due to its sudden adoption and complexity. This article tries to simplify the changing regulatory landscape,...more

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CNIL publishes Data Transfer Impact Assessment guide

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On January 31, 2025, the French supervisory authority (CNIL) published the final version of its guide on transfer impact assessments (TIA). A TIA must be undertaken by organisations relying on one of the ‘appropriate...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Data Protection Compliance: Key Thoughts

In our latest blog post, we shared a few considerations for compliance in the context of complex outsourcing contracts. Continuing on this theme, we take a look into the matter of data protection compliance....more

Smith Anderson

GDPR Enforcement is Alive and Well - Key Considerations in 2025

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As 2025 progresses, one thing is clear—GDPR enforcement is not slowing down. In fact, regulators across Europe are intensifying their scrutiny, handing out significant fines and even warning executives of potential personal...more

Ius Laboris

Data, Privacy & Cyber: 10 Top Trends for 2025 

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In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of data, privacy, cyber, and AI, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Following Data Protection Day 2025 last month, we've identified ten key themes that might significantly impact...more

BCLP

Information Commissioner's Open Letter to the UK Prime Minister - Key Takeaways

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On 16 January 2025, in an open statement and letter, the UK Information Commissioner, John Edwards, responded to the December 2024 letter from the UK Prime Minister, the Chancellor, and the Business Secretary....more

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