article thumbnail

European Data Protection Roundup – Q4 2024

Debevoise Data Blog

Our top-eleven European data protection developments for the end of 2024 are: EU Cyber Resilience Act: The Council of the European Union approved the Cyber Resilience Act , introducing cybersecurity requirements for digital products sold in the EU. This includes products such as software, webcams and smart TVs.

article thumbnail

Personal data protection: why a Data Transfer Impact Assessment should be part of your GDPR compliance

Legal IT Group

International data transfers in GDPR compliance are complex, as data are transferred to third countries outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA). Suppose you are interested in personal data protection issues. What should the DTIA note for transferring personal data from the EU to Ukraine?

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

New York Becomes First State to Mandate CLE in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection

LawSites

state to mandate that attorneys take continuing legal education courses in cybersecurity, privacy and data protection. New York has become the first U.S. The order creates two types of cybersecurity training, one focused on ethics and the other on practice.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Cybersecurity for Law Firms: Protecting Sensitive Data in the Digital Age

Rocket Matter

It’s important to educate yourself and your colleagues on cybersecurity to ensure that your law firm data is properly managed (After all, you are only as strong as your weakest link.) 11 Tips for Effective Law Firm Data Protection As a law firm, protecting your clients' sensitive information should be at the top of your priority list.

article thumbnail

European Data Protection Roundup – May 2024

Debevoise Data Blog

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.

article thumbnail

European Data Protection Roundup – August 2024

Debevoise Data Blog

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. ICO proposes £6.09