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The Commission’s Draft Updated Standard Contractual Clauses - A Close Look

The European Commission has published draft updated standard contractual clauses in light of the Schrems II decision. On 12 November 2020, the European Commission (the Commission) published a draft implementing decision,...more

The EDPB’s Draft Data Transfer Guidance Follows Schrems II – A Close Look

The EDPB takes a strict approach in its recent guidance on international data transfers following Schrems II, posing a difficult challenge for businesses. On 10 November, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) released...more

Practical Considerations for Assessing Data Transfers after Schrems II

Latham develops new resource to identify considerations for assessing SCC and BCR data transfers in Europe. Following the Schrems II decision in July 2020, organisations relying on the standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or...more

CJEU Invalidates EU-US Privacy Shield

A ruling by the EU’s top court invalidates the key mechanism for transferring personal data from the EU to the US and imposes additional conditions for use of the standard contractual clauses. On 16 July 2020, the Court of...more

EDPB Guidelines – What is the Territorial Reach of the GDPR?

After the recent two-year anniversary of the GDPR, one fundamental question remains — who does the GDPR apply to? Last month marked the two-year anniversary of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), but its...more

UK Government Releases Details of New ‘Online Harms’ Regime for Online Platforms

Update confirms the introduction of an active “duty of care” and a dedicated regulator, as part of a comprehensive new online regulatory regime. Following a wave of commentary from industry, the social sector, and other...more

Data Protection Impacts for UK Businesses Under the UK Withdrawal Agreement

“Business as usual” for UK-EU data protection transition in 2020. On 29 January 2020, the EU Parliament approved the UK Withdrawal Agreement after the UK Parliament’s ratification via the EU Withdrawal Act 2020 on 23 January...more

German Data Protection Authorities Adopt New GDPR Fine Model

Data protection violations may result in German authorities imposing significantly increased fines. The Conference of the German Data Protection Authorities (DSK) ? the joint body of the German data protection authorities...more

Post-Brexit Implications for NIS Representative Requirements

UK confirms reciprocal requirements for digital services providers to appoint UK representatives for NIS purposes, following Brexit. Following a consultation process, the UK government has now confirmed that it will put...more

Britische Datenschutzaufsicht ICO kündigt Rekordbußgelder wegen DSGVO-Verstößen an

Das ICO kündigt an, Bußgelder gegen British Airways und Marriott zu verhängen. Was ist passiert, wie geht es weiter? Am 8. Juli 2019 kündigte das Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) an, gegen British Airways wegen...more

Time to Prepare for New EU Medical Device Regime

Companies should act now to prepare for the full implementation of the MDR and IVDR. On 26 May 2020, Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) will become fully active, reflecting an overhaul of the current...more

MHRA Releases No-Deal Brexit Guidance for Life Sciences Companies

The guidance provides helpful clarity on key regulatory changes impacting life sciences companies in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published a...more

EDPB Clarifies Use of Consent and Other Legal Grounds for Clinical Trials, but Challenges Remain

European regulators are expected to align their processes and guidance to accommodate the EDPB’s recommended approach to processing special categories of personal data. In January, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)...more

What a “No Deal” Brexit Means for UK Data Privacy

Understanding the practical implications of a “No Deal” Brexit (as compared to an exit under an approved Withdrawal Agreement) following last week’s vote against the current withdrawal proposal. “No Deal” Brexit -...more

Cybersecurity: UK Government Releases Response to Public Consultation on NIS Directive

Proposed changes provide indication of the yet-to-be-published contents of the NIS Directive’s implementing regulation. The UK government moved closer to implementing the Security of Network and Information Systems...more

Group liability for Data Protection Failure – A New Threat for Private Equity Firms?

As European data protection regulators prepare to enforce the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from May 2018, private equity firms must act to minimise the risk of becoming financially liable for the data protection...more

Article 29 Working Party Publishes Privacy Shield Review: Better, But Needs Work

The Article 29 Working Party (WP29), an independent European advisory body on data protection and privacy released the results of their first review of the EU-US Privacy Shield on Wednesday (6 December 2017). The WP29 has...more

GDPR Countdown: Latham’s National Implementation Tracker

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force in May 2018, changing how businesses and the public sector manage customer information. With seven months before the deadline, governments, supervisory...more

Schrems Strikes Again? The Future of EU Standard Contractual Clauses

On October 3, 2017, the Irish High Court announced that it will make a reference to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for a preliminary ruling on the validity of the Standard Contractual Clauses, which allow...more

How to Comply with the New General Data Protection Regulation: A Q&A with Partner Gail Crawford and Counsel Ulrich Wuermeling

In less than one year, from 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR or Regulation) will become enforceable. The GDPR introduces a rigorous, far-reaching privacy framework for businesses that operate, target...more

The Countdown Continues: One Year to the GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR or Regulation) will become applicable in one year, as of May 25, 2018. A lot has happened since we set out the key provisions of the Regulation last year....more

Anonymous or Not: Court of Justice Issues Ruling on IP Addresses

On October 19, 2016, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a ruling on the question of whether IP addresses constitute personal data. The ruling has direct implications on the general question of when data...more

Digital Single Market: An Overhaul for Telecoms Regulation

State of the European Union address on September 14 reveals European Commission’s next proposed steps in its Digital Single Market initiative. Jean-Claude Juncker announced the results of the European Commission’s (the...more

European Commission Adopts New EU Copyright Rules

The Commission’s proposals aim to reform EU Copyright laws as part of its package of proposals towards an EU Digital Single Market. On 14 September 2016 the European Commission (the Commission) adopted new proposals for...more

New EU Data Protection Rules Move the M&A Goalposts

After over four years of debate, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) recently came into force, taking effect after a two year transition period, i.e. from 25 May 2018. The GDPR introduces a rigorous and far-reaching...more

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