California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), International Data Transfers, Data Protection

Global Data Privacy Collaboration Deepens: CPPA and UK ICO Sign Cooperation Pact

Baker Botts L.L.P. on 5/2/2025

In a noteworthy step toward international privacy collaboration, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has entered into a formal declaration of cooperation with the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). This...more

The Evolving Framework of Data Governance: A Global Perspective

Morgan Lewis on 3/12/2025

Data privacy laws are evolving rapidly worldwide, with jurisdictions such as California, Japan, Canada, and Brazil adopting frameworks inspired by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Businesses operating...more

Data Privacy Laws: Staying Compliant in a Global Marketplace

Mandelbaum Barrett PC on 11/29/2024

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

Employers Urged To Revisit Existing Privacy Policies Following Executive Order Mandating Protection Of Sensitive Personal Data

CDF Labor Law LLP on 3/5/2024

President Biden issued an Executive Order on February 28, 2024 to prevent access to U.S. Citizens’ sensitive personal data and U.S government-related data by countries of concern. This executive order targets data brokers...more

Landmark Decision by United Arab Emirates DIFC in CCPA Data Protection Adequacy Decision

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 8/25/2023

Earlier this month, the Commissioner of Data Protection of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a financial free-zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), issued the first adequacy decision regarding the California...more

DIFC Issues Landmark Adequacy Decision Regarding the California Consumer Privacy Act

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 8/18/2023

On August 7, 2023, the Commissioner of Data Protection of the Dubai International Financial Centre (the DIFC), a financial free-zone in the United Arab Emirates, issued the first adequacy decision regarding the California...more

Dubai to facilitate personal data transfers with California-based entities

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 8/14/2023

On August 9, the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC) Commissioner of Data Protection issued a “first-of-its-kind” adequacy decision, declaring California’s data protection regime as “substantially equivalent...more

The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – August 2023

Alston & Bird on 8/10/2023

Publications and Advisories - July 31, 2023 – Dave Brown, Kate Hanniford, Kim Peretti, Julia Mediamolle, Cara Peterman, Sierra Shear, Kristen Bartolotta, and Kezia Osunsade published “Securities Law, Securities Litigation,...more

Data Privacy Laws and Blocking Statutes: Five Practical Strategies for Counsel

HaystackID on 1/30/2023

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

Summer 2022 – What Privacy Professionals Need to Know and Do Now – Part II

Kilpatrick on 6/30/2022

In our second installment of what privacy professionals should know before they start the summer, we provide you with highlights from the draft regulations from the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) and...more

Take a Deep Breath. A Status Check on New Privacy Laws

Foster Garvey PC on 5/17/2022

Unless you’ve been completely disconnected from the internet for the past year, you’ve undoubtedly read about the passage of a number of state and international laws addressing privacy and cybersecurity. Does this mean that...more

Cross-Border Data Transfers: PIPL vs. GDPR vs. CCPA

Cooley LLP on 4/12/2022

Multinational companies often encounter questions regarding if and when they can transfer personal information across borders. The People’s Republic of China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) adds new...more

Privacy Report: United Kingdom New Standard Contractual Clauses Submitted to Parliament

ArentFox Schiff on 2/17/2022

United Kingdom New Standard Contractual Clauses Submitted to Parliament - The United Kingdom has finalized its new International Data Transfer Agreement and Addendum to the new EU standard contractual clauses. Subject to...more

2021 Data Privacy Overview: New Regulations and Guidance

Lighthouse on 1/12/2022

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

[Webinar] Privacy Law Update - Analyzing Recent Developments in U.S. and International Privacy Law - September 28th, 1:00 pm -...

Husch Blackwell LLP on 8/30/2021

Over the past few months, there have been numerous developments in U.S. and international privacy law. In the United States, Colorado and Virginia passed consumer privacy laws, and California voters passed a substantial...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - November 2020

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 12/2/2020

In this month’s edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the passage of the ballot initiative that enacts the California Privacy Rights Act, the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office’s final guidance on data...more

The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – November 2020

Alston & Bird on 11/20/2020

Selected Developments in U.S. Law - Alston & Bird Analyzes New California Privacy Rights Act - California voters approved a ballot initiative containing the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020. ...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - October 2020

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 11/3/2020

In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the U.S. Treasury's advisories regarding the role of financial intermediaries in ransomware payments, a ruling by the Israeli data protection authority...more

New DIFC Data Protection Law in Force - What You Need to Know

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 10/2/2020

On October 1, 2020, the three-month grace period for businesses to comply with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Data Protection Law (DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020) (“DPL 2020”) came to an end. Regulating the...more

The Impending Cookie “Crackdown”: Irish Data Protection Commission Expected To Start Enforcement of Its Cookie Guidance This Fall

Carlton Fields on 9/9/2020

Following its Guidance issued on April 6, 2020, the Irish Data Protection Commission signaled its intent to begin enforcement against companies who fail to adhere to the Commission’s guidelines on the use and management of...more

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