Debevoise Data Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

. : Business may want to revisit their cross-border data transfer arrangements following the new adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, assess whether they are eligible to self-certify and, if they are, whether it makes sense to. Data Privacy Framework (the “DPF”). These developments, and more, covered below.

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Legal IT Group

MARCH 21, 2023

At the same time, the rapid evolution of remote work over the past few years has dramatically changed how we think about work rhythms and workflows. Therefore, a logical question arises: what should an employer know about the use of personnel monitoring tools in order not to violate the requirements of personal data protection legislation?

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Debevoise Data Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Russia has enacted amendments to its Personal Data Law (the “ Amendments ”) that may have a significant impact on companies operating in Russia. The Amendments became effective on September 1, 2022, save for certain provisions that will become effective on March 1, 2023.

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Legal IT Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, prohibits data controllers from forcing users to consent to personal data collection in exchange for a service. Meta Platforms allowed users to opt out of ad personalization for many years based on data from other websites and mobile apps.

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CaseFox

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In 2023, it’s crucial for big & small law firms to adapt to law tech. For example, document automation can significantly reduce the time and effort required to draft and review legal documents. For example, document automation can significantly reduce the time and effort required to draft and review legal documents.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 17, 2024

million active attorneys in the United States as of 2023. By analyzing data on client cases, billing practices, and intake procedures, you can identify potential bottlenecks that may be hindering your firms long-term growth. Case management and document organization solutions can save time and reduce errors.

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Inside Privacy

JANUARY 14, 2024

Several EU data protection supervisory authorities (“SAs”) have recently issued guidance on cookies. On December 20, 2023, the Austrian SA published FAQs on cookies and data protection (available in German only). On October 23, 2023, the Belgian SA published a cookie checklist (available in Dutch and French).

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Inside Privacy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

On 3 October 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ ICO ”) finalized its Employment practices and data protection − Monitoring workers guidance (“ Guidance ”) to account for new types of work, including work from home, and the use of more sophisticated technologies for monitoring.

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Inside Privacy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) issued draft Guidelines 2/2023 on Technical Scope of Art. The Guidelines expand upon guidance issued by the Article 29 Working Group in 2014, and are intended to clarify when the requirement applies to new tracking methods.

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Inside Privacy

APRIL 12, 2023

Last week, the European Commission launched a public consultation (open until May 3, 2023) to “develop a vision for emerging virtual worlds (e.g. Last week, the European Commission launched a public consultation (open until May 3, 2023) to “develop a vision for emerging virtual worlds (e.g.

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Debevoise Data Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”) and amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”)—enshrined in the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”)—take effect on January 1, 2023. In addition, the Colorado Privacy Act (“ColoPA”) takes effect on July 1, 2023. How can companies prepare?

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Clio

JANUARY 30, 2024

Law firm data security should be a top priority for any practice, and here’s why: Clients trust you with their most confidential information. Since clients entrust lawyers with so much of their sensitive data, law firms make prime targets for cybercrime. In 2023, an amendment to the CCPA, Proposition 24, the CPRA , came into effect.

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Inside Privacy

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

On February 24, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“ CAC ”) released the final version of the Measures on the Standard Contract for the Cross-border Transfer of Personal Information (“ Measures ”) (only available in Chinese here ), including a template contract (“ Standard Contract ”) accompanying the Measures.

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Debevoise Data Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Currently, the draft is scheduled for a key committee vote on May 11, 2023, with a plenary vote to likely occur sometime in June 2023. The timing of the AI Liability Directive is likely to be pushed back as legislators focus on finalizing the EU AI Act and related amendments to the EU Product Liability Directive.

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Lawmatics

APRIL 25, 2023

Other barriers to using TikTok may include lacking content ideas or simply not having time to create content. Repurposing existing content in new and creative ways for TikTok can be a way to save your team some time. Dance videos are a popular genre on TikTok, with users performing choreographed moves in time with the music.

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Debevoise Data Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

state with a comprehensive privacy law, with Governor Ralph Northam’s signing of the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”) on March 2, 2021. law in the direction of its overseas cousin, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). The VCDPA will take effect on January 1, 2023.

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Debevoise Data Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Now may be a good time to inventory such cookies, trackers, and analytics tools and then “clean up” those that are unused or underused on digital properties.

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Clio

JULY 16, 2024

These new rules extend beyond legal practices to encompass areas such as privacy, data protection, financial transactions, and anti-money laundering efforts. In Canada , law firms are required to file annual tax returns (starting for the 2023 taxation year) for client-specific trust accounts.

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MatterSuite

OCTOBER 27, 2023

billion by 2023, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 10% from 2018. It automates the time-consuming process of document review and due diligence. Real-time collaboration features improve teamwork and streamline document sharing. The global e-discovery market size was projected to reach $17.32

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Debevoise Data Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Marketing: In the retail context, facial recognition or “facial detection” technologies can scan shoppers for features such as age, gender, and mood—then deliver tailored advertisements in real time. Particularly scrutinized is the use of “real-time” facial recognition to scan crowds in public places, such as marches and protests.

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Legal IT Group

JANUARY 17, 2023

It has created a data protection regulation that prescribes new consumer rights and business obligations regarding the collection of personal information. Probably most businesses which collect data from Californians are already acquainted with this regulation and aim to comply with its rules.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

RSS Feed that tracks new BigLaw Podcast Episodes. And of course, like many things, I don’t have the time to do that. First of all, I have an RSS feed that tracks the big law podcast episodes. And I kind of tweaked a little bit of the spacing and the timing of the output, but really not a lot of work. But not 100%.

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Legal IT Group

MARCH 6, 2023

The possibilities of modern marketing would hardly be so advanced if web analytics services did not exist – tools that allow you to track website visitors’ behavior, collect and process statistics. It happened a few years ago. Let’s take a closer look.

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Debevoise Data Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Recent Data Minimization Enforcement Actions In January 2022, the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) reached a $600,000 settlement with EyeMed related to a 2020 data breach in which attackers gained access to an EyeMed email account that contained sensitive customer data for a period of six years. The companies agreed to pay $1.5

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Berkley Technology Law Journal

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Legislation empowers the European Commission to designate certain tech companies as gatekeepers and impose obligations on them in relation to data, advertising, e-commerce, interoperability, and the commercial relationships between the service providers customers and end users. One idea is the idea of data portability.

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Berkley Technology Law Journal

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Legislation empowers the European Commission to designate certain tech companies as gatekeepers and impose obligations on them in relation to data, advertising, e-commerce, interoperability, and the commercial relationships between the service providers customers and end users. One idea is the idea of data portability.

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Debevoise Data Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2023

On 8 December 2023, after months of negotiations, the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council reached political agreement on the terms of the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (the “EU AI Act” or the “Act”). No other final definitions have been confirmed or released at this time. How to prepare.

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