News & Analysis as of

Data Processors Data Controller International Data Transfers

Lathrop GPM

New DOJ Limits on Cross-Border Data Transfers Prompt Assessment by Businesses

Lathrop GPM on

On April 8, the National Security Division of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new rule on cross-border data transfers takes effect. It restricts U.S. businesses from transferring certain bulk sensitive personal data to...more

White & Case LLP

Mexico Enacts New Data Protection Regime

White & Case LLP on

On March 20, 2025, the evening edition of the Federal Official Gazette published a decree (the "Decree") enacting the General Law on Transparency and Access to Public Information ("LGTAIP"), the General Law on the Protection...more

Alston & Bird

Chile Passes New Data Protection Law

Alston & Bird on

On 14 November, and after many years of negotiations, Chile adopted a new Data Protection Act (la Ley que regula la protección y el tratamiento de los datos personales y crea la Agencia de protección de datos personales)....more

Fisher Phillips

Brazil Court Reminds Businesses of Key Data Protection Obligations – What Do Those Doing Business in Brazil Need to Know?

Fisher Phillips on

Four years after the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD) came into force, Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ) recently issued a list of precedents exploring how the court applied the law and addressed the...more

Fisher Phillips

Brazil’s New International Data Transfer Rules Could Impact Your Multinational Business: What You Need to Know and Your 6-Step...

Fisher Phillips on

New rules just took effect in Brazil regulating international data transfers, and employers doing business in the country must take note. Covered data processing agents – such as companies in Brazil that transfer data to...more

Mayer Brown

New ANPD Regulation International Data Transfers

Mayer Brown on

Scope of the Regulation - On August 23, 2024, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) published Resolution CD/ANPD No. 19/2024 (the “Regulation”), which addresses international transfers of personal data....more

Fisher Phillips

Cumplir con las reglas de privacidad de datos de México: 6 consejos clave para negocios estadounidenses y extranjeras

Fisher Phillips on

Las compañías que hacen negocios en México deben revisar las políticas y prácticas pertinentes para asegurarse de que se alinean al marco integral de privacidad de datos del país. Específicamente, querrá evaluar sus avisos de...more

Fisher Phillips

Complying with Mexico’s Data Privacy Rules: 6 Key Tips for U.S. and Other Foreign Businesses

Fisher Phillips on

Companies doing business in Mexico should review relevant policies and practices to ensure they align with the country’s comprehensive data privacy framework. Specifically, you’ll want to assess your privacy notices, data...more

International Lawyers Network

Data Privacy Guide - Ukraine

Introduction - Below is a brief outline of the legal regulation of personal protection in Ukraine. Governing Data Protection Legislation - 2.1. Overview of principal legislation - The main legal act governing...more

International Lawyers Network

Data Privacy Guide - Brazil

Introduction - The Brazilian General Data Protection Law (“LGPD”), enacted in 2018 and enforced since 2020, serves as the cornerstone of the country's data protection framework. Its primary objective is to ensure the...more

International Lawyers Network

Data Privacy Guide - Argentina

In Argentina, data protection is governed by comprehensive legislation aimed at safeguarding individuals' personal data. Below you will find an outline of the key aspects including governing legislation, exploring their scope...more

A&O Shearman

CJEU publishes AG opinion on sale of a database of personal data

A&O Shearman on

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) published the Advocate General's Opinion on whether the GDPR would restrict the sale of a database by court enforcement officers to satisfy creditor claims without the consent...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

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

A&O Shearman

Pakistan – MITT releases final draft of the personal data protection bill

A&O Shearman on

The Pakistan Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MITT) released a new draft of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (the PDPB) on 19 May 2023. The PDPB aims to regulate the collection, processing,...more

Alston & Bird

International Data Transfers: Lessons from the EDPB’s “101 Task Force”

Alston & Bird on

​​​​​​​In August 2020, privacy activist organization NOYB – European Center for Digital Rights filed 101 complaints with the EU Supervisory Authorities (‘SAs’) in connection with the transfer of personal data from Europe to...more

BCLP

Updated EU Data Transfers Guidance

BCLP on

The updated guidelines (05/2021) from the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) issued on 14 February 2023 (the “New Guidelines”) look at the interplay of two fundamental, protective mechanisms contained in the EU GDPR....more

Conyers

Privacy and Data Breaches in the Cayman Islands

Conyers on

Since the introduction of the Data Protection Act (the “DPA”) in 2019, there has been a steady increase in the number of data protection breaches that have been reported to the Office of the Ombudsman. It is expected that...more

Hogan Lovells

Compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law: How will it affect Indonesian and offshore businesses?

Hogan Lovells on

Noting the extraterritorial approach adopted by the Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (“PDP Law”), the enactment of the PDP Law will not only affect the way Indonesian businesses navigate the personal data...more

Epiq

International Data Transfers: Knowing Which Rules Apply to Comply

Epiq on

While countries all over the globe continue to make data privacy strides, comparing similarities and differences between the EU and U.K. is important in light of Brexit. It is also crucial to know the differences as they...more

Benesch

China Data Transfer Mechanisms and Requirements Come into View as Security Assessment and Technical Certification Measures...

Benesch on

The transfer mechanisms drive home China’s focus on data localization, as the measures all set forth cumbersome procedures and requirements, including security assessments and required contractual considerations. Despite...more

Hogan Lovells

Clinical trials in Spain: Takeaways from the new code of conduct (Part 1)

Hogan Lovells on

Last week we raised our hands to inform you about the Spanish Data Protection Authority’s approval of the "Code of Conduct on the processing of personal data in the field of clinical trials and other clinical research as well...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

6 Things You Need to Know About United Kingdom (UK) International Data Transfers

In February 2022, the United Kingdom (UK) Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”), along with the data protection authority (“DPA”) in the UK, published three new documents ("UK Documents") which update the UK's position on...more

Epiq

Privacy Roundup Part Two: Significant International Updates

Epiq on

Last week’s blog detailed the wave of state legislation that occurred in the U.S. during 2021. It is no surprise that there were also many data privacy developments abroad. It is crucial that organizations affected by...more

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

Everything is (Somewhat) Illuminated: The EDPB Defines “Transfer”

The concept of a “transfer” under Chapter V of the GDPR has always been a bit like obscenity. We didn’t have an authoritative definition, but with apologies to the late Justice Potter Stewart, we knew it when we saw it. And...more

117 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 5

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide