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One more country has jumped on the data privacy reform bandwagon. India is soon expected to enhance restrictions. Protections could extend even further than the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This legislative overhaul has been a...

Handshakes and hugs between colleagues and friends filled the halls at the annual Legalweek conference held in New York City last week. The thrill of being back in person created an atmosphere of excitement, optimism, and a view to the future...

The cloud intersects with personal and professional worlds for many people. Want to share photos with family from a recent trip? Upload them to a shared cloud drive and text out the link for access. Need to have several hands on a project that is...

Last week’s blog detailed the wave of state legislation that occurred in the U.S. during 2021. It is no surprise that there were also many data privacy developments abroad. It is crucial that organizations affected by international laws...

With the start of a new year, it is the perfect time to reflect on major legal movement with consumer privacy last year both in the U.S. and abroad. Data privacy is a hot issue that will continue to trend as more countries shape their privacy...

On June 4, the European Commission issued new standard contractual clauses (SCCs) for personal data transfers from EU member states to other countries. This change comes on the heels of the landmark Schrems II case that alleged prior practices...

Cybersecurity is a top concern for organizations of all shapes and sizes. Whether it be a global organization or a small business, each will inevitably collect and store consumer data that hackers could attempt to steal. While significant events...

The passage of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) made it clear that the European Union (EU) is extremely serious about consumer privacy and that protecting EU citizens’ personal information is a top priority. The potential for massive...

After a cyber incident occurs, response needs to be swift and thorough to limit the fallout and ensure compliance. Some key factors that will dictate how a response should be handled include breach size, type of compromised data, applicable laws...

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...

Countries all over the globe have been changing their data privacy landscape to account for the information protection required in the digital age. Organizations are handling large amounts of personal data gathered from numerous sources. This will...

On April 1, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a Compliance Bulletin titled “Supervision and Enforcement Priorities Regarding Housing Insecurity”. The bulletin provided guidance on efforts that mortgage servicers should...