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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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The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act: New Cybersecurity Requirements for Connected Products and Software

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The CRA will affect a broad range of digital products placed on the EU market (including by those based outside the EU), including connected hardware/devices, software and remote data processing solutions. The EU has adopted...more

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Issues New Data Transfer Risk Assessment Guidelines

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The guidelines specify the requirements for data controllers to conduct risk assessments related to the transfer or disclosure of personal data outside the Kingdom. ...more

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How Can Companies Tackle Europe’s AI and Data Protection Rules?

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Life science companies will have to grapple with unique questions in complying with the European Artificial Intelligence Act, including the scope of the law’s research exemption and the use of AI in personalized medicine and...more

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Colorado Passes New Watershed AI Consumer Protection Bill

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Key Points - Colorado’s new AI law creates new obligations for developers and deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Similar to the EU AI Act, the law is risk-based and defines a “high-risk” AI system as...more

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The Timeline of the EU AI Act (And a Look Ahead)

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The EU AI Act marks a new milestone in the landscape of AI governance — and businesses are taking note. This past March, the EU passed new regulations surrounding AI in the EU AI Act that have been years in the making....more

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The European Parliament Adopts the AI Act

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On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). It is considered to be the world’s first comprehensive horizontal legal framework for AI. It provides for EU-wide rules on data...more

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Erfahrungsbericht: Latham & Watkins plädiert als erste Anwaltskanzlei zu DSGVO-Geldbußen vor dem Europäischen Gerichtshof

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Der Europäische Gerichtshof (EuGH) wird bald darüber entscheiden, ob europäische Datenschutzbehörden künftig leichter Bußgelder nach Art. 83 DSGVO gegen Unternehmen verhängen können. Diese Entscheidung kann großen Einfluss...more

McDermott Will & Emery

European Privacy Risk Exposure

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2022 was yet another eventful year in terms of GDPR compliance. The continued evolution of the enforcement landscape, with increasing number of sanctions and individuals exercising their rights required time and attention...more

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November 2022 AFS Privacy Report: FTC Is Tracking Twitter Developments With “Deep Concern”

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FTC Is Tracking Twitter Developments With “Deep Concern” - Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter has led to numerous resignations in the security department. Most recently, Twitter’s chief information security officer,...more

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EU Personal Data Transfers Deadline: New SCCs must be put in place by December 27, 2022

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Deadline to adopt EU Standard Contractual Clauses - Many organizations uses the European Union’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to govern their transfers of personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) to other...more

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UK-Outbound Data Flows: Standard Contracts Published and Enter Final Approval Phase

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On 28 January 2022 (Data Protection Day), the UK’s International Data Transfer Agreement (“IDTA”) and International Data Transfer Addendum to the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (the “EU Addendum”) were...more

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Click Here to Consent? It’s Not That Simple to Satisfy GDPR.

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Datatilsynet Denmark has issued serious criticism — and an injunction — to bring dating app Dating.dk’s data processing into compliance before November 16, 2021. The group says the app failed to acquire user consent in a...more

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Personal Data Transfers: Bye-bye, old SCCs – don’t forget the September 27th deadline! And the new UK International Data Transfer...

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Out with the old EU Standard Contractual Clauses (as of September 27th) - Organizations that use the European Union’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to govern their transfers of personal data from the European...more

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UK launches consultation on international data transfers - a first glimpse of the “UK SCCs”

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On 11 August, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office launched a consultation paper on “International transfers under UK GDPR”. The documents released alongside the paper include a draft International Data Transfer Agreement...more

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The “New” EU Standard Contractual Clauses: FAQs For U.S. Organizations

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Globalization, compliance, and the growth in outsourcing have created a myriad of cross-border data transfer scenarios. These scenarios include marketing to and servicing customers, assessing global compliance with diversity...more

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International Data Flows - How to Prepare for the New EU SCCs

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The last few years have witnessed remarkable changes in the privacy world.  The GDPR, the CCPA, the invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield framework and the related obligations resulting from the Schrems II decision - to...more

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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

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A Survival Guide for GDPR Enforcement Actions from a German Perspective – How to Assess and Mitigate Fines for GDPR Violations

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Since the first enforcement actions have been initiated, some with significant fines, many companies may find themselves somewhat at a loss as they may not fully know how to assess the risks involved and how to react should...more

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Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - August 2019

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In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the European Parliament's report on whether and how the use of blockchain technology can comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, as well as...more

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Like Incorporating Facebook into your Website? EU Decision Raises New Issues

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A ruling by the highest court in the European Union regarding the common practice of putting a Facebook “Like” button on a website could have repercussions for American companies doing business overseas. In late July, the...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

When the Privacy Watchdogs Bare Their Teeth

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July 2019 brought an escalation in the enforcement of privacy infringements by companies around the world. The trend began with a press release published on July 8, 2019, of a fine in the approximate amount of GBP 183 million...more

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12 Months Since GDPR - What Do Employers Really Need to Know?

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As we sip champagne reflecting on the first anniversary of the effective date of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we consider the obligations that employers should bear in mind....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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What is GDPR and how does it impact American businesses?

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On May 25, 2018, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect. Although EU laws typically don’t have a worldwide impact, the GDPR will impact business across the globe. The GDPR has an extremely...more

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Key Steps to GDPR Compliance for U.S. Companies (Part 3)

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Although the GDPR comes into effect on May 25, 2018, the breadth of its reach will continue to develop long after its effective date. Domestic companies should be aware that the rules will likely change over time. While this...more

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