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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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Workday Ruling: How Europe’s Top Courts Raised the Bar for Employee Data Protection

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Cloud-based HR systems have become standard for multinational businesses, driving efficiency but also increasing compliance and privacy risks. Indeed, a recent Workday case, which originated in Germany, has clarified the...more

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GDPR Fines to Be Determined by Reference to Global Turnover of Corporate Group

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The CJEU has decided that the maximum thresholds for GDPR fines should be calculated using the global turnover of the broader corporate group, not solely the infringing entity....more

Littler

Department of Commerce Extends the Data Privacy Framework with UK-U.S. “Data Bridge”: Key Takeaways for Multinational Employers

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Following on the heels of the launch of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) this summer, the U.S. Department of Commerce has extended the DPF to cover transfers of personal data from the United Kingdom (UK) (and...more

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International Data Transfer of HR Data From the EU to Non-EU Entities – The Deadline for Adapting SCCs is December 27, 2022

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The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulates the transfer of personal data in the European Union. For many multinational employers, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) offer the only practical means of...more

Lighthouse

2021 Data Privacy Overview: New Regulations and Guidance

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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

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BCLP Global Data Privacy FAQs: What counts as a “transfer” of data under the EU GDPR? New draft EU Guidelines released

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It is well known that the EU GDPR (specifically, Chapter V) restricts transfers of personal data from the EU to a “third country” (i.e. a jurisdiction outside the EEA) or to an international organisation. But what is meant by...more

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The European Union’s New Standardized Data Transfer Agreement: Implications for Multinational Employers

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At long last, the European Commission, on June 4, 2021, adopted new Standard Contractual Clauses (“new SCCs”) to permit lawful transfers of personal data from the European Union (EU) to third countries such as the United...more

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Frequently Asked Questions About the GDPR

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What is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? The GDPR is an EU law that was passed by parliament and went into effect on May 25, 2018. The GDPR unifies the EU under a single data protection regime for all member...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Nota Bene Episode 93: Navigating the New Global Cybersecurity Compliance Landscape with Scott Giordano

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Multinational companies face unique challenges when it comes to cybersecurity and privacy regulation compliance, especially those doing business in the European Union. Joining us to share his insight on how to best navigate...more

White & Case LLP

UK Business Exposure To The California Consumer Privacy Act 2018 ("CCPA")

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The CCPA took effect on 1 January 2020, introducing significant compliance burdens for most businesses that collect personal information about California residents. The reach of the CCPA extends beyond California and the US;...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Binding Corporate Rules, A Variable-Geometry Solution For Multinational Companies

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1. Binding Corporate Rules To Facilitate Intragroup Data Transfer - Personal data is meant to circulate without boundaries inside the European Union (EU). The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) subjects personal...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Les règles contraignantes d'entreprises ("BCR"), une solution pour les multinationales qui peut être à géométrie variable

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I. Les BCR pour faciliter les transferts intra-groupes - Les données personnelles ont vocation à circuler sans s’arrêter aux frontières de l’Union européenne (« UE »). Aussi, le règlement général sur la protection des...more

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Chapter 15: Cooperation and consistency – Unlocking the EU General Data Protection Regulation

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Why does this topic matter to organisations? Under the Directive, organisations were obliged to deal with a separate DPA for each Member State whose laws apply to them. This meant that businesses faced a range of...more

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Chapter 4: Territorial application – Unlocking the EU General Data Protection Regulation

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Why does this topic matter to organisations? The GDPR does not necessarily apply to every organisation in the world. It applies to all organisations that are established in the EU. However, for organisations established...more

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GDPR Collective Civil Claims Present Potential for Reputational Risk and ‘Ruinous’ Damages

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While much attention has been paid to the maximum level of administrative fines under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — up to 4 percent of total worldwide annual turnover — the regulation also provides for...more

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GDPR’s Most Frequently Asked Questions: If a company processes data in Europe that relates to both Europeans and Americans, is all...

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The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") is arguably the most comprehensive - and complex - data privacy regulation in the world. Although the GDPR went into force on May 25, 2018, there continues to...more

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8-in-8 Recent Trends in European Law and Policy Alert Series: The EU's Data Protection Regulatory Big Bang - The GDPR Comes Into...

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This is the inaugural issue of WilmerHale’s 8-in-8 Recent Trends in European Law and Policy Alert Series. Over the next eight weeks, our attorneys will share insights on current and emerging issues affecting companies doing...more

Lathrop GPM

GDPR Enforcement Begins Friday: 4 Things You Need to Know

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What is the GDPR? The GDPR is the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, a comprehensive set of strict privacy laws and regulations. The EU passed GDPR in 2016, but granted a two-year grace period which ends...more

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The GDPR Covers Employee/HR Data and It's Tricky, Tricky (Tricky) Tricky: What HR Needs to Know

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The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on May 25, 2018, so in less than 60 days. While many companies have been working to ensure compliance with respect to their customer and...more

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Countdown to GDPR Deadline: What Your Organization Should Be Doing to Prepare

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In late May, the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect, changing the manner in which companies all over the world – not just those in the EU – store and use Europeans’ personal data. GDPR...more

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Deadline Looms for Companies to Meet GDPR Compliance

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The European Union’s (EU) comprehensive General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) replaces the long-standing Data Privacy Directive 95/46-EC (Directive), regulates the collection, processing, and transfer of an...more

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GDPR Compliance: Think It Doesn’t Apply to You? Think Again: Insights from Nutter’s Seth Berman

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Seth Berman, a partner in Nutter’s Litigation Department and a leader of the firm’s Privacy and Data Security practice group, addressed upcoming GDPR compliance standards in Nutter Insights. Seth discussed how broadly the...more

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EU GDPR Takes Effect on May 25, 2018: Is Your Company Prepared

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Does your company control or process personal data of employees residing in the European Union? If so, be aware of the upcoming implementation of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The deadline for complying with...more

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The Basics of International Privacy Law for Commercial Litigators, Part 2: Global Trends

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Although the volume of data that flows between the EU and the U.S. ensures that EU privacy law occupies most of the spotlight on the world stage, other countries have their own privacy laws worth noting as well. ...more

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How to Obtain EU Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) Approval

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The following provides background concerning the approved Binding Corporate Rules ("BCR") procedure. BCRs are in-kind privacy rules and standards that allow multinational groups of companies to transfer personal data within...more

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