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DOJ Implements New Data Security Program: Data Transfer Restrictions with a National Security Focus

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Effective as of April 8, 2025, the National Security Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has implemented a Data Security Program (the DSP) to address national security risks associated with the transfer of...more

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DOJ’s Bulk Personal Data Rule Becomes Effective–Resources for Compliance

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The new Department of Justice (DOJ) rule governing international transfers of Americans’ information, codified at 28 C.F.R. Part 202, became effective on April 8, 2025....more

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Navigating the DOJ’s New Data Transfer Rule: Implications and Compliance Requirements

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On January 8, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule under Executive Order 14117, which established the Rule Preventing Access to US Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern...more

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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

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DOJ Final Rule Targets Cross-Border Data Transfers: Key Implications for U.S. and Foreign-Owned Companies Operating in the U.S.

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In the final days of the Biden administration the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a sweeping set of regulations which are in effect as of yesterday, April 8, 2025. The regulations focus on cross-border data transfers...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

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DOJ Issues Final Rule on Bulk Sensitive Personal Data

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On January 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published in the Federal Register a Final Rule, "Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons,"...more

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Justice Issues Final Rule Restricting Transfer of Personal U.S. Data to Countries of Concern, Effective in April 2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published its final rule (“Final Rule”) on January 8, 2025, that will prohibit or restrict transfer of certain data of U.S. persons to countries of concern, including to China. The Final...more

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DOJ Issues Final Rule Restricting Flow of Bulk Sensitive Personal Data to China and Other Countries of Concern

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On January 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published its Final Rule to implement President Biden’s Executive Order 14117, “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Fortifying US Data: Proposed Rule Would Establish a New Regime To Restrict or Prohibit Certain Data Transactions With Countries of...

On October 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) that would restrict or prohibit certain transactions with China, Russia and other countries of concern involving U.S....more

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Expansion of Privacy Protection Regulations regarding data from the EEA

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As of January 1, 2025, the Israeli Privacy Protection Regulations (Instructions for data being transferred to Israel from the European Economic Area) will also apply to data being stored or processed in Israel or in other...more

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The Impact of DPDPA on Corporate Disputes

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The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is a landmark piece of legislation that has reshaped the regulatory environment for data privacy in India. With its stringent requirements, the DPDPA presents new challenges...more

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FTC Cracks Down on Selling Sensitive Location Info, Restricts Use of Consumer Data for 1st Time

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced two significant enforcement actions last week – one against data broker Mobilewalla, Inc. and the other against data analytics provider Gravy Analytics, Inc. (and its subsidiary...more

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Data Privacy Laws: Staying Compliant in a Global Marketplace

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Over the last few years, 71% of countries have enacted data protection laws, reflecting the global emphasis on data privacy across industries. For businesses operating internationally, complying with diverse data privacy...more

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Key Insights: DOJ's Proposed Rule to Protect Bulk Sensitive Personal Data—What Companies Need to Know

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Earlier this year, the Biden administration issued Executive Order (EO) 14117, which instructed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to create a framework that would prohibit certain data transactions. ...more

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DOJ Issues NPRM Regarding Sensitive Data Transfers

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With the publication of a recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Department of Justice National Security Division will soon become an important new regulator of transactions involving the transfer of sensitive U.S....more

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International Data Transfers Remain Under EU and UK Regulatory Scrutiny

Organisations that make international transfers of personal data have undergone significant challenges and changes over the last few years. With the invalidation of the Privacy Shield agreement in 2020 and the introduction of...more

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WilmerHale’s Guide to the EU Data Act - September 2024

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Exactly one year from now, on September 12, 2025, the EU Data Act will enter into application. This new regulation provides harmonized rules on data access, switching cloud providers, and interoperability requirements across...more

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CHINA: Mandatory Data Protection Compliance (Self) Audits on Their Way

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The Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL“) requires a data controller to conduct compliance audits of its personal data processing activities on a regular basis (“Self-supervision Audits“). Apart from such...more

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Privacy: Transfers of Personal Data Outside of Israel are Only Permitted to Countries Ensuring Adequate Data Protection

The Israeli Privacy Protection Authority (“PPA”) recently published a draft opinion, which is open for public comments, addressing transfers of personal data from Israel to other countries. In this opinion, the PPA seeks to...more

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International Transfers of Personal Data After Schrems II: Practical Compliance Steps

Quick Hits Schrems II Recap Most people are now familiar with the Schrems II requirements to “know your transfers” and to protect personal data when such information is subject to processing (including remote access to...more

International Lawyers Network

Data Privacy Guide - Canada

Introduction - As a federal state with law-making powers shared between federal and provincial/territorial governments, Canada has both federal and provincial/territorial privacy laws that govern the private and public...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

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

No longer in limbo - China’s CAC finalises new regulations regarding cross-border data flows

The much anticipated response to the Consultation initiated by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) last September has finally arrived (read our earlier briefing here). Last Friday, the CAC ended months of speculation...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Hot Topics: AI and ESG

The US Government Is Using AI To Detect Potential Wrongdoing, and Companies Should Too With agencies such as the SEC and DOJ using AI and other data analytics tools extensively to detect wrongdoing, companies need to adopt...more

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