Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act) is a federal law that requires companies planning to merge or acquire certain assets or voting securities to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of...more
11/16/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Annual Reports ,
Antitrust Division ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
e-Discovery ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Investment ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Threshold Requirements
Editor’s Note: This article covers valuable insights on artificial intelligence’s (AI) evolving role in cybersecurity and incident response shared during an expert panel discussion. As cybersecurity, information governance,...more
10/25/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Audits ,
Automation Systems ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Ethics ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Governance ,
Machine Learning ,
New Regulations ,
Oversight Duties ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Professional Responsibility ,
Risk Assessment ,
Training ,
Transparency ,
Vetting
Editor’s Note: In this concise article, veteran legal technology executive Hal Brooks offers his insights into the transformational changes underway in the legal services sector. Speaking at the recent SOLID East conference,...more
9/13/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Innovation ,
Integration ,
Investment ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Market Volatility ,
Military Conflict ,
Popular ,
Ukraine
Editor’s Note: In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, understanding the capabilities and limitations of platforms like Microsoft 365 (M365) is crucial for law firms, especially in the realms of eDiscovery and...more
9/6/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Management ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery ,
EDRM ,
FOIA ,
Fraud ,
Information Governance ,
Information Technology ,
Investigations ,
Machine Learning ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Sensitive Business Information ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Supply Chain
[EDRM Editor’s Note: This article was first published here on June 6, 2023 and EDRM is grateful to Rob Robinson, editor and managing director of ComplexDiscovery, for permission to republish.] [ComplexDiscovery Background...more
Editor’s Note: In this insightful transcript of the educational webcast hosted by HaystackID on May 17, 2023, our expert panel discusses targeted remote collections for iOS and Android devices, focusing on the unique...more
5/31/2023
/ Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ,
Cyberforensics ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Management ,
Data Retention ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Information Governance ,
Information Technology ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Mobile Devices ,
Popular
[EDRM Editor’s Note: This article was first published here on May 5, 2023 and EDRM is grateful to Rob Robinson, editor and managing director of ComplexDiscovery, for permission to republish.] [ComplexDiscovery Background...more
[EDRM Editor’s Note: This article was first published Aoril 2, 2023 and EDRM is grateful to Rob Robinson, editor and managing director of ComplexDiscovery, for permission to republish.] ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: Since...more
Editor’s Note: HaystackID hosted an educational webcast on March 15, 2023, to discuss the growing importance of cyber and data hygiene in the context of privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection. The webcast focused on how...more
3/28/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Investigations ,
Metadata ,
Mobile Devices ,
PHI ,
Popular ,
Trade Secrets
Editor’s Note: On February 15, 2023, HaystackID shared an educational webcast to provide valuable insight into the ways in which AI is being used to address key issues in the realm of privacy and cybersecurity. The expert...more
3/2/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
e-Discovery ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FERPA ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Information Governance ,
PCI-DSS Standard ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
State Privacy Laws ,
UK
Background Note: International discovery exercises and investigations can be a complex and challenging process for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals. Navigating the different laws and...more
2/6/2023
/ Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Blocking Statutes ,
Confidential Information ,
Cross-Border ,
Cybersecurity ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
EU ,
Foreign Jurisdictions ,
Foreign Nationals ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Hague Convention ,
Information Governance ,
Internal Investigations ,
International Data Transfers ,
Investigations ,
Labor Code ,
Personal Data ,
Popular
Background Note: Data privacy has become a critical issue in the digital era, with laws and regulations constantly evolving. As a result, it’s important for cybersecurity, information governance, and legal discovery...more
1/30/2023
/ Binding Corporate Rules ,
Blocking Statutes ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Commission ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Governance ,
International Data Transfers ,
Jurisdiction ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Safe Harbors ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
SCOTUS ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
Transparency
Editor’s Note: On January 18, 2023, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on China’s emerging statutes and regulations governing the processing, disclosure, and transfer of data. As Chinese entities increasingly become...more
1/26/2023
/ Binding Corporate Rules ,
China ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Exports ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
National Security ,
Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) ,
Popular ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
State-Owned Enterprises
Editor’s Note: On November 16, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on the proliferation of enterprise messaging content in the COVID-era, a proliferation accelerated by the pre-existing industry trend of legal...more
11/28/2022
/ Audits ,
Collaboration ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
e-Discovery ,
EDRM ,
Information Governance ,
Instant Messaging Apps ,
Licenses ,
Microsoft ,
Popular ,
Slack ,
Subscription Services ,
Voicemail ,
Zoom®
On Thanksgiving of 2014, I received an urgent call asking me to be in London in 24 hours. My assignment was to run the advanced forensics recovery team serving several foreign offices of Sony Pictures in the wake of a...more
11/23/2022
/ CFIUS ,
Compliance ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Controls ,
Final Rules ,
FIRRMA ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
State Sponsors of Cyberattacks ,
U.S. Treasury
Editor’s Note: On October 19, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on the potential impact of Apple’s iOS 16 release on the area of eDiscovery. With iOS 16, new chat manipulation and security features have gone...more
11/4/2022
/ Apple ,
Audits ,
Data Collection ,
Data Security ,
Databases ,
eDisclosure ,
Investigations ,
iTunes ,
Microsoft ,
Mobile Apps ,
Mobile Devices ,
Popular ,
QR Codes ,
Third-Party ,
WhatsApp
Editor’s Note: On September 29, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on the topic of US privacy law. As privacy continues to move to the forefront of not only information consideration but of business concern for...more
10/12/2022
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
COPPA ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Processors ,
Data Protection ,
Data Selling ,
Data Subject Access Requests ,
Data Transfers ,
EU ,
Failure To Disclose ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
FERPA ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
GLBA Privacy ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Internet of Things ,
Opt-Outs ,
Personal Information ,
Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) ,
Popular ,
Privacy Act of 1974 ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Notice Rule ,
Sephora ,
Social Media ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Editor’s Note: On August 31, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on the topic of data mining in data breach incident response. As data mining has increasingly become one of the largest expenses during a cyber...more
9/8/2022
/ Compliance ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Mining ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
e-Discovery ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Governance ,
Infrastructure ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Personal Information ,
PHI ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Ransomware ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Sensitive Business Information ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes
Editor’s Note: On August 17, 2022, The Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) under the leadership of Mary Mack and Kaylee Walstad, hosted HaystackID as we collectively shared an educational webcast developed to...more
8/25/2022
/ Blockchain ,
Copyright ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Currency ,
Digital Ledger Technology ,
Investigations ,
Investment ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular ,
Smart Contracts ,
Stablecoins ,
SWIFT ,
Trademarks ,
Transparency
Editor’s Note: On July 27, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on the topic of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) compliance. CFIUS is a U.S. government interagency committee with the...more
8/8/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Audits ,
Bad Actors ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Compliance ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Final Rules ,
FIRRMA ,
Foreign Investment ,
International Data Transfers ,
Investment ,
Iran ,
Mergers ,
NAICS ,
National Security ,
North Korea ,
OPEC ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Russia ,
U.S. Treasury
...This session, led by industry-acknowledged experts in areas ranging from data protection and privacy to data transfer and legal discovery, provided a professional forum for the explanation of the best approaches,...more
6/29/2022
/ China ,
Compliance ,
Consent ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
Data Security ,
Data Transfers ,
EU ,
FOIA ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Popular ,
Privacy Framework ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
Vendors
Editor’s Note: On May 18, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast developed to highlight the foundational basics of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs and to present practical considerations for the investigational...more
6/3/2022
/ Blockchain ,
Chain of Custody ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Currency Exchange ,
Cybersecurity ,
Digital Assets ,
Information Governance ,
Investigations ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular ,
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ,
Ransomware ,
Smart Contracts
On April 20, HaystackID shared an educational webcast developed to discuss best practices for handling big data and provide tangible field-experienced methods for data remediation. These best practices can be implemented at...more
4/29/2022
/ CFIUS ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
EU ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
File Transfer Protocols (FTP) ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Hedge Funds ,
Information Governance ,
NIST ,
Popular ,
Private Equity ,
Ransomware ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
HaystackID Educational Webcast The SEC recently proposed significant changes for PE reporting requirements. Whether these amendments are adopted or not, one thing is for sure; all alternative investment organizations are on...more
4/14/2022
/ Audits ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Hedge Funds ,
Information Governance ,
Market Volatility ,
Popular ,
Private Equity ,
Remediation ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Webcasts
Editor’s Note: On February 16, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast designed to present and explore the foundations of analytics and highlight workflows, methods, and applications that can be leveraged in compliance...more