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China had a lot of legislative movement in the area of data privacy this year. On June 10, 2021, the Data Security Law (DSL) was passed and it became effective on Sept. 1, 2021. This is a broader law applying to data processing activities for...

After gaining increasing popularity, the legal industry recognizes the value that alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) can provide. These providers have so much to offer legal organizations and can customize services to a client’s...

Data privacy remains a trending topic amongst U.S. state lawmakers. To protect personal and sensitive information in the digital age, extra safeguards are necessary, and lawmakers are prioritizing privacy so there will be penalties for data...

As we begin to consider what law firm operations will look like post-pandemic, numerous firms are in the process of building and implementing their Return-to-Office (RTO) strategies to reintegrate attorneys and staff into their physical office...

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced organizations to adopt flexible working models, and the legal industry was no exception. However, with restrictions being lifted and vaccines becoming more widely distributed, many organizations are in the...

The world is powered by data and technology. With all the focus and new legislation on data privacy, organizations need to keep governance at the forefront when reconciling the use of emerging technologies with compliance and privacy...

As consumer privacy continues to be a global concern, it is increasingly important to know where company data resides in order to maintain compliance. It is no longer just the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that...

With new technologies frequently surfacing during an eDiscovery review, it is time for legal departments to take a deeper dive into blockchain so they can be prepared for what is to come. Legal professionals are aware of what blockchain is and may...

Last December, the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act became law in the U.S. The legislation outlines security requirements that federal Internet of Things (IoT) devices need to contain going forward. Broadly, IoT refers to any devices that are...

Valentine’s Day is here. The holiday is easily recognizable since pink and red cards, chocolates, and stuffed animal menageries appear on displays at your local pharmacy about one week after New Year’s. Often, the day centers on feelings of love...

Like everything else, Legalweek 2021 looked a bit different this year. While the conference was virtual, it did not disappoint. Attendees still experienced interesting keynotes, sat through CLE sessions, dropped into facilitated discussions, had...

The European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been in effect since May 2018. The law’s goal of protecting EU citizens’ personal information and privacy seems to be coming into fruition. In the past, the EU has issued...