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The Security ‘Scapegoat?’: When Liability Comes Knocking, CISOs Answer the Call

Berkley Technology Law Journal

They are responsible for overseeing an organizations data protection measures, risk management strategies, overall security infrastructure, among other critical responsibilities. Tasked with overseeing a firms cybersecurity posture, CISOs stand on the front lines of a corporations digital defense.

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European Data Protection Roundup – October 2020

Debevoise Data Blog

ICO targets the data broking industry : On 27 October, the ICO demanded that Experian make sweeping changes to data protection practices within its direct marketing business within three months or face further enforcement action. We will continue to report on developments as Experian’s appeal progresses.

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European Data Protection Roundup – April 2021

Debevoise Data Blog

The key development from April must be the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) approving the draft UK adequacy decisions from the European Commission (the “Commission”). Companies will be relieved that they are one step closer towards maintaining the seamless flow of data between the EU and the UK.

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European Data Protection Roundup – January 2021

Debevoise Data Blog

As covered in our Annual Review , 2020 was a blockbuster year for European data protection. The decision draws parallels with the AI-related claims brought against Uber in the Netherlands , and is another example of the cross-over between data protection and employment law. CJEU Opinion clarifies the one-stop-shop.

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ABA TECHSHOW 2019 – The Long Play

Legal Talk Network

Of special note was keynote presenter and 1871 CEO Betsy Ziegler discussing the direction of the legal profession as well as Judge Scott Schlegel, who is implementing innovative new methods to decrease recidivism with his Smart on Crime Initiative. ABA TECHSHOW 2019: Trending: GDPR and Data Privacy Laws?

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Privacy Law: Status of Legal Practice Area in 2025

Martindale-Avvo

A wave of state legislation with data protection requirements places new obligations on businesses and public institutions. It was in 1917 that a judge ruled there were protections for the contents of sealed mail. Privacy law is a growing and dynamic area of practice for many attorneys.

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California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC) Is Completely Unconstitutional (Multiple Ways)–NetChoice v. Bonta

Eric Goldman

As the judge says resignedly, “Taking these provisions directly from a law enacted in the United Kingdom, the California Legislature left it to the courts to pass the CAADCA through the filter of our First Amendment.” ” * * * Judge Beth Labson Freeman did an exceptionally good job with this opinion.

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