A heightened risk for cyberattacks and data breaches calls for companies to remain diligent as they navigate a patchwork of federal, state, local and sector-specific privacy and data protection laws, regulations and guidance. For Financier Worldwide, Margaret A. Dale and
Proskauer on Privacy
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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Navigating the New Standard Contractual Clauses for International Data Transfers under the GDPR
The final version of the new standard contractual clauses (“SCCs”) were published by the European Commission on June 4, 2021. Many organizations that transfer or receive personal data originating in the European Economic Area (“EEA”) outside the EEA will be…
Preparing for the Final Version of the New EU Standard Contractual Clauses for International Data Transfers
It has been reported that European Commission will publish the final versions of new forms of Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”) shortly (even potentially within the next few days). The Commission published draft versions of these SCCs and the implementing Commission…
U.S. Department of Labor Steps into the Cybersecurity Discussion
Formally wading into the cybersecurity discussion for the first time, on April 14, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) posted on its website a suite of new guidance, including Tips for Hiring a Service Provider with Strong Cybersecurity Practices…
Litigation Breeding Ground: Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act
Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) is alive and well as a potential breeding ground for litigation for tech companies. In the last month, two settlements have been announced in class actions where the plaintiffs alleged violations of BIPA in…
Notable Trends in Privacy and Data Security
COVID-19, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) coming into force, and the invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield already made 2020 an especially active year for privacy and data security risks and obligations. Rounding out the year, December then brought discovery of…
The Future of the FTC: Part II
The Future of the FTC: Part I
On January 21, 2021, President Biden designated Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter as acting chair of the FTC. Soon thereafter in one of her first speeches in her new role, Chairwoman Slaughter announced two substantive areas…
Circuit Split Deepens as Eleventh Circuit Rejects “Risk of Identity Theft” Theory of Standing in Data Breach Suit
On February 4, 2021, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a customer’s proposed class action lawsuit against a Florida-based fast-food chain, PDQ, over a data breach. The three-judge panel rejected the argument that an increased risk of identity theft…
Structuring a Two Track Cyber Investigation: Lessons from Wengui v. Clark Hill
As the D.C. District Court in Wengui v. Clark Hill recently commented, “[m]alicious cyberattacks have unfortunately become a routine part of our modern digital world. So have the lawsuits that follow them….” The court’s decision in that case has added…