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GDPR vs Meta Platforms: The Rest of the Story. User Consent Must Be Provided

Legal IT Group

Recently, we have already talked about the difficulties faced by the tech giant Meta Platforms with European supervisory authorities (Irish DPC, European EDPB) and the prospects for further litigation regarding the illegal processing of users’ personal data, in particular, class actions.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Faces Over $5M Lawsuit After Data Breach

Legal Tech Monitor

“This lawsuit emphasizes how important it is for companies to be on their toes at all times when it comes to cybersecurity, privacy and data protection,” said Ella Shenhav, a partner at an Am Law 200 firm.

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GDPR vs. Meta Platforms: is it time to change the business model?

Legal IT Group

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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Understanding the Global eDiscovery Services Landscape

Lineal Services

An Overview of Understanding Global eDiscovery Services International eDiscovery services deal with locating, gathering, processing, and examining electronically stored information (ESI) on a global scale, giving legal professionals the ability to efficiently handle the discovery stage of a lawsuit or inquiry.

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California’s DELETE Act has come into force: what are the new requirements for data brokers?

Legal IT Group

Data brokers must register with the California Attorney General, pay a registration fee, and provide relevant information about their activities. Analyze your personal data collection and processing practices and align your personal data protection practices.

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The Financial and Legal Costs of ID Theft to Small Businesses

Law Technology Today

Small businesses have legal obligations to protect sensitive information, and failure to do so can result in liability for the business. It may be subject to federal and state regulations, as well as lawsuits from customers or employees whose information was compromised in the breach.

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Sample Job Descriptions for In-House Legal Counsel (Examples)

MatterSuite

Data Privacy Officer With the increasing importance of data protection, the role of the Data Privacy Officer has become more prominent in in-house legal teams. This role focuses on managing the company’s data privacy practices and ensuring compliance with data protection laws.