The French Supreme Court sanctions a company for having produced complete employee pay slips in a litigation.
It is not news that the rules of evidence and data privacy laws may be conflicting. A recent decision of the French Supreme
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Proskauer on Privacy, published by Proskauer Rose LLP, focuses on legal developments and issues related to privacy and data protection. The blog covers topics such as biometric data use, cybersecurity breaches, regulatory compliance, enforcement actions by agencies like the FTC and DOJ, and evolving privacy legislation at both state and federal levels. It addresses challenges faced by businesses in managing sensitive personal data, including third-party risk, data brokerage, and cross-border data access restrictions. The blog also discusses litigation trends, privacy implications of emerging technologies, and guidance on navigating complex privacy frameworks and enforcement landscapes.
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Is Blockchain Technology Compatible with GDPR? French Data Protection Regulator Provides Guidance
Uncertainty regarding the compatibility of blockchain technology and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has often been highlighted as a potential obstacle to the development and widespread implementation of blockchain systems involving personal data.
To address tensions between…
SEC Charges Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser with Violations of the Safeguards Rule and Identity Theft Red Flags Rule
In September 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced that broker-dealer and investment adviser Voya Financial Advisors Inc. (“VFA”) agreed to pay $1,000,000 to settle charges related to alleged failures in its cybersecurity policies and procedures relating to a…
California Legislature Passes Amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a major new state law poised to affect the privacy landscape not just in California, but in the U.S. as a whole. (For a detailed overview of the CCPA, read our previous post…
New York DFS Cybersecurity September 2018 Deadline
The New York Department of Financial Services cybersecurity regulation 23 NYCRR 500 (the “Regulation”) came into effect in March 2017 and established four staggered compliance deadlines for its various requirements.
By the third deadline of September 3, 2018, Covered Entities…
General Data Protection Regulation and Charitable Organizations FAQs
In the context of enforcement of the European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR)[1] on May 25, 2018, charitable organizations have showed an increased concern as to whether the GDPR applies to them, and what being subject to the GDPR…
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018
This has been a big year in the data protection world, with the headline-grabbing General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) occupying most of the spotlight with its plethora of privacy-related requirements and potential for high fines for violators. While companies (justifiably)…
Lessons from the SEC’s First Cyber-Disclosure Enforcement Action
The SEC’s new Cyber Unit released its first cyber-disclosure enforcement action. We recently authored an article on the key takeaways of the SEC’s new cybersecurity initiatives.
Blockchain, Personal Data and the GDPR Right to be Forgotten
The effective date of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is fast approaching (May 25, 2018), and its impacts are already being felt across various industries. Specifically, the conflicts between the GDPR and the technical realities of blockchains raise
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D.C. Circuit’s Long-Awaited Ruling Narrows FCC’s 2015 TCPA Order
On March 16, 2018, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals released a long-awaited decision in ACA International, et al. v. FCC, unanimously ruling to narrow a 2015 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) order (the “2015 Order”) that expanded the scope of…