Legal IT Group

JANUARY 4, 2023

Those who process personal data of EU residents should comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR. Non-compliance with GDPR may result in hefty fines and reputational losses. However, DPO is not a mere formality needed to comply with the law.

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Debevoise Data Blog

APRIL 14, 2025

Given that AI models require large swathes of data to operate, the GDPRs expansive definition of personal data means that many applications of AI involve complex data protection issues especially where those datasets are obtained from third-party sources.

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Legal IT Group

APRIL 2, 2025

GDPR Compliance: From theory to practice GDPR has become a real challenge for businesses. GDPR compliance is not about formalities, but about real processes. That is why GDPR compliance is not just a set of rules or documents. So what does real GDPR compliance look like? So what does real GDPR compliance look like?

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Lineal Services

APRIL 29, 2025

When Compliance Gets Complicated, So Does Risk In todays regulatory climate, investigations go far beyond fact-finding. This is especially true in complex, cross-border matterswhere regulatory regimes, languages, and data protection frameworks collide. They require foresight, agility, and control.

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Lineal Services

APRIL 22, 2025

Between the Clean Companies Act (Lei Anticorrupo) and the evolving requirements of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), organizations operating in Brazil must do more than simply complythey must demonstrate accountability, transparency, and operational precision in the face of mounting enforcement.

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Lineal Services

APRIL 22, 2025

The New Compliance Reality: Rising Expectations, Expanding Risks European legal and compliance teams are under increasing pressure. Regulatory investigations are growing in complexity, data sources are multiplying, and enforcement is becoming more aggressive.

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Inside Privacy

MAY 12, 2023

In May 2023, the Spanish Supervisory Authority (“SA”) issued a detailed guidance paper on GDPR compliance in the context of data spaces. If you have questions about data spaces, we are happy to assist.

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Inside Privacy

APRIL 28, 2023

On 29 March 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) published updated Guidance on AI and data protection (the “Guidance”) following “requests from UK industry to clarify requirements for fairness in AI”. AI has been a strategic priority for the ICO for several years.

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MatterSuite

MAY 8, 2023

Law firms are often targeted by cybercriminals due to the sensitive information they handle and the potential for financial gain. In 2020, the American Bar Association reported that over 25% of law firms had experienced a data breach, with smaller firms being particularly vulnerable. What is Cyber Security Compliance?

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Technology Law Dispatch

JUNE 23, 2023

On 19 June 2023, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released new Guidance on Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) for Data Protection Compliance. Understanding PETs PETs are software and hardware systems that can help minimize use of personal data use while maximizing information security.

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Legal IT Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A data protection officer ( DPO ) is a specialist who helps companies ensure compliance with international data protection laws. In a nutshell, the DPO is a key person who helps the company in all business processes to ensure compliance with the data protection law.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

China’s new law, just passed on Aug. 20, is similar to Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applies to any organization that has employees in China or does business in China. China’s new law, just passed on Aug. Organizations must comply with the law by Nov.

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Kevin O'Keefe

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

We also didn’t have citizen journalism platforms enabling lawyers and law firms to openly publish insight on the implications of matters such as AI. When AI hit last year, law firms started publishing about AI, perhaps like no other subject before. For clients needing insight on AI, for lawyer and law firm name recognition and more.

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Martindale-Avvo

APRIL 30, 2025

Privacy law is a growing and dynamic area of practice for many attorneys. A wave of state legislation with data protection requirements places new obligations on businesses and public institutions. The history of privacy law The roots of privacy law in the U.S. Seven more states passed such laws in 2024.

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Legal Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

New data protection laws, increasing regulation, greater risk of cyber attacks: The challenges for entrepreneurs are becoming ever greater. However, compliance can be largely automated through artificial intelligence. On September 1, a new data protection law (revDSG) has come into force in Switzerland.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 17, 2024

While they will continue to serve lawyers and law firms, modern clients demand innovation. Law firm innovation must become a foundational part of your business strategy if you want to thrive in the legal environment of tomorrow. Staying Ahead: Why Innovation Is Crucial for Law Firms There were over 1.33

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Legal IT Group

JUNE 5, 2023

A data protection impact assessment (DPIA) sounds like something big, complicated and problematic. DPIA stands for Data Protection Impact Assessment. A DPIA is typically conducted when a new project involving the specific processing of personal data is being implemented. Well, it is true. Let’s check.

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Legal IT Group

JANUARY 10, 2023

Since the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), many companies processing the data of Europeans have faced the task of achieving the much desired GDPR-compliance. Why do we need this?

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CaseFox

MAY 30, 2023

In today’s digital age, data security is a critical concern for law firms. As custodians of sensitive client information, law firms must take proactive measures to safeguard data from cyber threats and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

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new tech law blog

JANUARY 2, 2023

In this regard, we describe below what they should take under consideration in light of Polish labour law and data protection law. Bossware and the rules for processing personal data As a rule, the operation of bossware will involve the processing of employee personal data.

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Debevoise Data Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

Building on prior European guidance , the French and Irish DPAs published guidance on the deployment of generative AI, large language models and data protection. To that end, the EDPB proposed designating DPAs as the “national competent authorities” under the AI Act to create a single point of contact.

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Legal IT Group

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (or LGPD), similar to GDPR, CCPA and PIPEDA, regulates personal data protection. If the company does not process personal data in Brazil but still processes data to offer or supply goods or services to Brazil, the LGPD also applies in this case. Apparently not.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Our top five European data protection developments from May are: UK guidance on ransom payments: The UK NCSC and various insurance industry bodies co-published guidance on key considerations for ransomware payments. 22, then there must be sufficient human-involvement in that processing for it to be GDPR-compliant.

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Debevoise Data Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

million fine against Austrian Post for channelling electronic data protection-related inquiries to a web form and not offering an additional email address, irrespective of the data subject option to also use non-electronic postal mail or customer service. Standard Contractual Clauses).

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Ikigai Law

AUGUST 9, 2023

This article discusses the first step for fintechs to get ready for the new data law. No piece of legislation has taken more punches than our elusive data protection law. The data law is nearly here! The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 was introduced in Parliament on 3 August 2023.

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Debevoise Data Blog

MAY 28, 2024

EDPB “Consent or pay” models: Businesses operating large online platforms should consider the European Data Protection Board’s recent opinion indicating that “consent or pay” models are unlikely to be GDPR-compliant. These developments, and more, are covered below.

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Debevoise Data Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

There were a few European data protection developments in February that companies may want to have on their radar. On the regulatory front, German DPAs have set up a taskforce to conduct random checks on companies’ cross-border data transfer compliance following Schrems II. We cover those developments (and more) below.

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Clio

MARCH 7, 2025

Just as installing a high-tech engine on a car with flat tires wont get you far (and probably isnt the safest choice), simply adding AI to outdated systems wont drive sustainable success for your law firm. This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to introduce AI into your law firm’s tech stack. Ready to get started?

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Debevoise Data Blog

JULY 20, 2021

Here are our highlights: European Commission adopts new Standard Contractual Clauses What happened : As reported in our blog post , the European Commission adopted its new Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”) for the cross-border transfer of personal data from the EEA to “third countries”.

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Technology Law Dispatch

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On 3 October 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office organised its annual Data Protection Practioner’s Conference 2023 (DPPC 2023). NIST), the ICO’s response was that there have been a number of laws introduced recently that require certain security measures to be adopted. Supply chains were also covered.

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Centerbase

MARCH 31, 2025

Managing a law firm requires more than overseeing cases and delegating tasksit demands a strategic approach that balances client expectations, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. What Is Law Firm Management? Law firm management refers to administrating and overseeing all aspects of running a legal practice.

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Debevoise Data Blog

APRIL 8, 2021

million for vendor oversight failings, unlawful cross-border transfers What happened : The AEPD, the Spanish data protection authority (“DPA”), fined Vodafone Spain €8.15 million for various breaches of the GDPR and Spanish e-privacy laws, topping the €6 million CaixaBank penalty from earlier this year. €4

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Rocket Matter

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The post Digital Transformation for Law Firms: A Guide to Modernizing Your Practice appeared first on Rocket Matter. But if this is the case for what clients require, then why are there still too many law firms buried in the unnecessary abundance of physical paperwork? What Is Legal Digital Transformation ?

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Debevoise Data Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The AEPD held that a DPO cannot hold a position that leads them to determine the purposes and means of data processing. The scale and data protection risks associated with such technologies has been further complicated recently by their increasing integration with artificial intelligence systems.

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Debevoise Data Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Data protection & AI: In particular: (i) the French CNIL published its first set of guidance on GDPR compliance when developing AI tools; and (ii) the UK ICO issued a preliminary enforcement notice against Snap over its AI chatbot, alleging that Snap had not adequately assessed the privacy risks posed to child users of the tool.

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Legal IT Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Introduction In our previous articles , we have already drawn your attention to the Brazilian data protection legislation which is quite similar to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Also, the ANPD has shared a new form which should be used for sending security incident reports by a data controller.

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Debevoise Data Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Our top-five European data protection developments from August are: Uber fined for personal data transfer: The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €290 million for the unlawful transfer of European drivers’ personal data to the U.S., without sufficient safeguards.

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