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GDPR Fines to Be Determined by Reference to Global Turnover of Corporate Group

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The CJEU has decided that the maximum thresholds for GDPR fines should be calculated using the global turnover of the broader corporate group, not solely the infringing entity....more

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9 Sweeping Changes Proposed in India’s Latest Data Protection Draft Rules: What U.S. Employers Can Do to Prepare

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India just released a landmark draft of new rules to refine and implement the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) – which is India’s first comprehensive data privacy legislation regulating digital personal data...more

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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China’s New Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules Substantially Reduce Compliance Burdens for Multinational Employers

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Multinational employers operating in China have been waiting since September 2023 for the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) to finalize proposed revisions to its complex and burdensome rules for cross-border data...more

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Department of Commerce Extends the Data Privacy Framework with UK-U.S. “Data Bridge”: Key Takeaways for Multinational Employers

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Following on the heels of the launch of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) this summer, the U.S. Department of Commerce has extended the DPF to cover transfers of personal data from the United Kingdom (UK) (and...more

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[Event] Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - November 9th, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Looking for compliance education and networking in your area? SCCE’s Regional Compliance & Ethics Conferences offer convenient, local compliance education for practitioners across the globe, including updates on the latest...more

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Implications of India’s New Data Protection Law for U.S. Multinational Employers

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With presidential assent granted on August 11, 2023, for India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDA” or the “Act”), India joined the ranks of dozens of jurisdictions globally that have enacted comprehensive...more

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International Data Transfer of HR Data From the EU to Non-EU Entities – The Deadline for Adapting SCCs is December 27, 2022

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The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulates the transfer of personal data in the European Union. For many multinational employers, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) offer the only practical means of...more

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Data Privacy and Breach Notification From the Other Side of the World: APAC

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Last week, I discussed eDiscovery in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region in terms of what each country has in place from a rules and discovery standpoint. eDiscovery isn’t the only discipline where US-based bloggers like me tend...more

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2021 Data Privacy Overview: New Regulations and Guidance

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While everyone hoped that 2021 would be less tumultuous than 2020, it certainly did not turn out that way in the end. The same was true in the world of data privacy – with sweeping new data protection regulations and guidance...more

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BCLP Global Data Privacy FAQs: What counts as a “transfer” of data under the EU GDPR? New draft EU Guidelines released

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It is well known that the EU GDPR (specifically, Chapter V) restricts transfers of personal data from the EU to a “third country” (i.e. a jurisdiction outside the EEA) or to an international organisation. But what is meant by...more

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China's New Data Security Law Restricts Cross-Border Transfers of All Data to Foreign Authorities

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When the DSL goes into effect on September 1, 2021, it will impose certain restrictions on a company's ability to transfer data out of China without the prior approval of Chinese authorities. One significant restriction is...more

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Companies Can Protect Proprietary Data When Responding to CCPA Privacy Requests

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Since its passage almost three years ago, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) has offered California-based consumers certain rights over the personal information companies collect and process about them. While...more

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[Webinar] Updates And Insights On Data Protection Laws And Enforcement Trends In China - June 22nd, 7:00 am - 8:15 am PDT

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In April, the Chinese government issued a second version of the draft Personal Information Protection Law (Draft PIPL), which will impact global companies. Join us for a joint webinar as we discuss the key provisions of the...more

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The European Union’s New Standardized Data Transfer Agreement: Implications for Multinational Employers

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At long last, the European Commission, on June 4, 2021, adopted new Standard Contractual Clauses (“new SCCs”) to permit lawful transfers of personal data from the European Union (EU) to third countries such as the United...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Frequently Asked Questions About the GDPR

What is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? The GDPR is an EU law that was passed by parliament and went into effect on May 25, 2018. The GDPR unifies the EU under a single data protection regime for all member...more

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Coalition of African Nations to Coordinate Data Protection Framework

A coalition of African nations have developed a data protection framework with the goal of centralizing data protection laws and the digital economy across Africa. Currently, five countries, including Nigeria, are testing the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Nota Bene Episode 93: Navigating the New Global Cybersecurity Compliance Landscape with Scott Giordano

Multinational companies face unique challenges when it comes to cybersecurity and privacy regulation compliance, especially those doing business in the European Union. Joining us to share his insight on how to best navigate...more

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Responding To The 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Guidance For Singapore Employers

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The Singapore government has introduced additional control measures to minimize the risk of further transmission of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the community. Employers in Singapore must take proactive steps within the...more

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UK Business Exposure To The California Consumer Privacy Act 2018 ("CCPA")

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The CCPA took effect on 1 January 2020, introducing significant compliance burdens for most businesses that collect personal information about California residents. The reach of the CCPA extends beyond California and the US;...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Binding Corporate Rules, A Variable-Geometry Solution For Multinational Companies

1. Binding Corporate Rules To Facilitate Intragroup Data Transfer - Personal data is meant to circulate without boundaries inside the European Union (EU). The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) subjects personal...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Les règles contraignantes d'entreprises ("BCR"), une solution pour les multinationales qui peut être à géométrie variable

I. Les BCR pour faciliter les transferts intra-groupes - Les données personnelles ont vocation à circuler sans s’arrêter aux frontières de l’Union européenne (« UE »). Aussi, le règlement général sur la protection des...more

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Employers’ Most Frequently Asked Questions About the California Consumer Privacy Act — Series 2: Jurisdiction, Question 2

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Question 2: Does an employer need to generate revenue in California in order for CCPA to apply? No. The CCPA applies to “businesses,” a term that is defined, in part, as an entity that meets one of the following three...more

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