On July 10, 2023, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The decision concluded that the United States does ensure an adequate level of protection for transferring...more
7/14/2023
/ Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Commission ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
SCC ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
US-EU Safe Harbor Framework
Since Schrems II invalidated the US/EU Privacy Shield, the flow of personal data from the European Union to the United States has been subject to intense regulatory scrutiny. Companies transferring personal data to the United...more
The regulation of cookies and similar tracking technologies is rapidly evolving, not only in the European Union and United Kingdom but also in the United States and globally. If you have visited a website recently, you might...more
5/10/2021
/ Cookies ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
e-Privacy Directive ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Member State ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Mitigation ,
UK ,
Webinars ,
Websites
Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment in the Global Healthcare Industry -
Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWF) seek out investments that are resilient, conducive to their aims and objectives, and reasonably free from market...more
5/5/2021
/ Appeals ,
Bonds ,
Collaboration ,
Copyright Ownership ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Data Privacy ,
Drug Pricing ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Germany ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Data Transfers ,
Investment Funds ,
Investors ,
Patents ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Private Equity Funds ,
Sovereign Wealth Funds ,
Vaccinations
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was the biggest story of 2018 in the field of global privacy and data protection. The GDPR became enforceable in European Union Member States on May 25, 2018, significantly...more
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) establishes protections for the privacy and security of personal data (Personal Data) about individuals in the European Union (EU) single market countries, and potentially affects...more
This article briefly introduces the emerging regulatory framework for autonomous and connected vehicles in the US and in certain key jurisdictions around the world, with particular emphasis on regulations pertaining to...more
1/23/2018
/ Australia ,
China ,
Cybersecurity ,
DRIVE Act ,
Driverless Cars ,
EU ,
France ,
Germany ,
Japan ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NHTSA ,
UK
The validity of Model Clauses for EU personal data transfer to the United States is now in real doubt as a result of a new Irish High Court opinion stating that there are “well founded grounds” to find the Model Clauses...more
Privacy Shield Implementation and How-To Kit from McDermott Will & Emery -
Japanese companies may have European branches or subsidiaries that send personal data to the US or that may be accessed by entities in the US,...more
On 19 October 2016, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) held (Case C-582/14 – Breyer v Federal Republic of Germany) that dynamic IP addresses may constitute personal data. The ECJ also held that a website operator may collect...more
The European Commission recently determined that the Privacy Shield Framework is adequate to legitimize data transfers under EU law, providing a replacement for the Safe Harbor program. The Privacy Shield is designed to...more
8/31/2016
/ Binding Corporate Rules ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Commission ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Model Clauses ,
Notice Requirements ,
Personal Data ,
Private Right of Action ,
Self-Certification ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
US-EU Safe Harbor Framework
As we reported on October 19th, the Article 29 Working Party on the Protection of Individuals with Regard to the Processing of Personal Data challenged the EU member states to “open discussions with the US” to find a viable...more
The Judicial Redress Act of 2015 (H.R. 1428) (Judicial Redress Act) is on its way to the U.S. Senate. On October 20th, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of passage.
The Judicial Redress Act extends...more
10/23/2015
/ Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Information Sharing ,
International Data Transfers ,
Judicial Redress Act ,
Law Enforcement ,
Pending Legislation ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Legislation ,
US-EU Safe Harbor Framework
As we wrote on October 6, 2015, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announced its invalidation of the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor program as a legally valid pathway for transferring personal data of European Union (EU)...more
10/20/2015
/ Article 29 Working Group ,
Binding Corporate Rules ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection Authority ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Informed Consent ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
SCC ,
Surveillance ,
US-EU Safe Harbor Framework ,
Vendors
On October 6, 2015, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announced its determination that the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor program is no longer a “safe” (i.e., legally valid) means for transferring personal data of EU...more
10/7/2015
/ Binding Corporate Rules ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection Authority ,
Data Security ,
Edward Snowden ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Commission ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Facebook ,
International Data Transfers ,
Judicial Redress Act ,
Personal Data ,
PRISM Program ,
SCC ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
Surveillance ,
US-EU Safe Harbor Framework
In 2014, regulators around the globe issued guidelines, legislation and penalties in an effort to enhance security and control within the ever-shifting field of privacy and data protection. The Federal Trade Commission...more
12/11/2014
/ Africa ,
Anti-Spam Legislation ,
Canada ,
China ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Latin America ,
Legislative Agendas