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English Court of Appeal Rules on Compensation for Data Breaches

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The English Court of Appeal has handed down an important judgment in Farley v. Paymaster (Equiniti) [1] on when compensation may be claimed for nonmaterial damage (such as distress or anxiety) arising out of breaches of the...more

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Privacy and Data Breaches in the Cayman Islands

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Since the introduction of the Data Protection Act (the “DPA”) in 2019, there has been a steady increase in the number of data protection breaches that have been reported to the Office of the Ombudsman. It is expected that...more

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Amendments to Hong Kong Data Protection Law to Regulate Data Processors - Part 4 of 6

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In the upcoming round of amendments to the PDPO, Hong Kong likely will follow the footsteps of overseas regulatory authorities to introduce measures that regulate data processors directly. This post is the fourth in the...more

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[Webinar] Navigating Privacy Rules in a Virtual World - June 17th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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The transformation to a work from home/work from anywhere model has become the new normal and even after the pandemic ends, many expect that model to continue. This accelerated transition has forced companies to embrace...more

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What Happens in the British Virgin Islands, Stays in the British Virgin Islands

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On 13 April 2021, the British Virgin Islands (“BVI” or “Virgin Islands”) became the latest jurisdiction to enact a comprehensive information privacy law when the territory published the Data Protection Act, 2021 (the “DPA...more

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Virginia Enacts Sweeping New Data Protection Law, Requiring Businesses To Adjust Many Practices

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Virginia became the second state in the country to enact comprehensive data privacy legislation when Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) into law on March 2. The good news: this...more

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“Data Knows No Borders”: Virginia’s Privacy Law Won’t Give Businesses Relief From The CCPA, But Consumers Nationwide Get...

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On March 2, 2021, Virginia enacted the Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”). The VCDPA will become effective January 1, 2023. The VCDPA shares its roots with the California Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”) and the recently...more

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Virginia is for lovers (of privacy) - The Consumer Data Protection Act passes into law

On March 2, 2021, Governor Northam signed the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA or the Act) making it the country’s second comprehensive data privacy legislation following California’s Consumer Protection Act of...more

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