What happens when data protection collides with the relentless pace of digital innovation? That’s the question the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) seemed to confront head-on in 2024, a year marked by unprecedented...more
4/25/2025
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements
On March 23, 2025, 23andMe, a pioneer in the field of genetic testing and consumer healthcare, announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The objective...more
3/26/2025
/ Bankruptcy Court ,
Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Restructuring ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Debt Restructuring ,
Debtors-in-Possession ,
Healthcare ,
Investors ,
Schedule 13D ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
Editor’s Note: White-collar investigations can send shockwaves through an organization, demanding swift, strategic, and legally sound responses. In a recent HaystackID® webcast, experts broke down the complexities of...more
The controversy surrounding TikTok has dominated political discussions for years. Critics claim the app is a national security risk, a data funnel to the Chinese Communist Party, and a vehicle for foreign propaganda. TikTok,...more
3/14/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
National Security ,
Privacy Laws ,
Social Media ,
TikTok
Editor’s Note: Effective data management is more critical than ever, and the latest HaystackID® webcast, “Data Minimization: Why Less is More,” offered expert insights on why organizations must take a strategic approach to...more
Between January 2023 and June 2024, cyber threats targeting Europe’s financial sector escalated, posing risks to banks, financial service providers, and regulatory bodies. According to the ENISA Threat Landscape: Finance...more
3/4/2025
/ Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) ,
ENISA ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Fraud ,
Ransomware ,
Supply Chain
The United Kingdom is taking a strategic approach to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption within its public sector to drive economic growth and improve public services. Central to this effort is the UK’s AI Playbook, a...more
In the quiet corridors of Apple’s headquarters, executives face a decision that could reshape the future of digital privacy for billions of users worldwide. The catalyst? A controversial order from the United Kingdom’s...more
The European Union’s AI Act is now in effect. Officially entering into force on August 1, 2024, the regulation has begun reshaping the artificial intelligence landscape across Europe. While some of its key prohibitions will...more
2/5/2025
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Web Scraping
Amid the tidal wave of technological innovation, the legal industry finds itself grappling with an essential question: how can it transform the overwhelming chaos of digital data into a wellspring of actionable insights? The...more
1/21/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
EDRM ,
Legal Technology ,
Risk Management
The PowerSchool data breach, discovered on December 28, 2024, serves as a powerful reminder of the persistent cybersecurity challenges confronting the education sector. PowerSchool, a leading provider of education technology,...more
1/10/2025
/ Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Educational Institutions ,
Information Governance ,
Ransomware ,
Students
As the global markets look towards 2025, a dynamic evolution is anticipated within the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Key strategic drivers such as regulatory adjustments, monetary policy normalizations, and...more
1/8/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Information Governance ,
Investment ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Technology Sector
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has released a comprehensive opinion addressing key data protection concerns related to the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) models. The opinion, requested...more
12/19/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Governance ,
Ireland ,
Personal Data ,
Risk Assessment ,
Training
The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals...more
12/13/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Document Review ,
e-Discovery ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Information Governance ,
Integration ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Transparency
Editor’s Note: This webcast brings together some of HaystackID’s top experts to dissect the intricacies of Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks—a rapidly growing threat impacting organizations globally. During the...more
11/6/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Business E-Mail Compromise (BEC) ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Loss Prevention ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
e-Discovery ,
Email ,
Employee Training ,
Extortion ,
Fines ,
Fraud ,
Fund Transfers ,
Hackers ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Information Governance ,
Machine Learning ,
Malware ,
Multi-Factor Authentication ,
Passwords ,
Phishing Scams ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Sensitive Business Information ,
Social Engineering ,
Spoofing
ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: This recent €310 million fine imposed on LinkedIn by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) marks a powerful moment in GDPR enforcement, underlining the regulatory rigor facing global...more
10/29/2024
/ Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Fines ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Ireland
ComplexDisocvery’s Editor’s Note: This article underscores the growing significance of cyber diplomacy in the context of global security and international relations. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and...more
6/28/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
Data Protection ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Evidence ,
Information Governance ,
NATO ,
Risk Mitigation
Major hospitals in London are grappling with severe disruptions following a cyberattack on Synnovis, a key pathology services provider. The attack has resulted in canceled surgeries and emergency patients being diverted to...more
In May, Santander Bank faced a significant cybersecurity breach that affected millions of its customers and employees worldwide. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the attack, which also targeted...more
As states take pioneering steps towards AI legislation, businesses face new compliance landscapes affecting their operation and strategic planning. California and Colorado are leading with distinct yet influential legislative...more
5/30/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Bias ,
California ,
Colorado ,
Compliance ,
Consumer Rights Directive ,
Data Protection ,
Data Selling ,
Data-Sharing ,
Documentation ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Minor Children ,
New Legislation ,
Notification Requirements ,
Parental Consent ,
Personal Information ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Strategic Planning ,
Transparency
Editor's Note: In a significant study from MIT's CSAIL, researchers have unveiled vulnerabilities in smartphone ambient light sensors, highlighting them as potential channels for privacy breaches. This discovery underscores...more
4/24/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cell Phones ,
Consent ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Due Diligence ,
Malware ,
Mobile Apps ,
Risk Assessment ,
Technology Sector
Editor’s Note: During this webcast, industry leaders discussed using generative AI (GAI) in the legal and cybersecurity fields. The speakers, John Brewer, Anya Korolyov, Chris Wall, and Bernie Gabin, all experts in AI and...more
4/1/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information ,
Cloud Computing ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Copyright Office ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
e-Discovery ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Governance ,
Machine Learning ,
Personal Information ,
Sensitive Personal Information
Editor's Note: In a historic and bold move, the U.S. government has implemented unprecedented sanctions against the Intellexa Consortium and its key figures for their roles in deploying spyware that jeopardizes privacy and...more
3/20/2024
/ Activist ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery ,
Espionage ,
Government Officials ,
Information Governance ,
Journalists ,
National Security ,
Privacy Laws ,
Sanctions ,
Software Developers ,
Spyware ,
Surveillance ,
Technology Sector
Editor’s Note: In this concise article, veteran legal technology executive Hal Brooks offers his insights into the transformational changes underway in the legal services sector. Speaking at the recent SOLID East conference,...more
9/13/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Innovation ,
Integration ,
Investment ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Market Volatility ,
Military Conflict ,
Popular ,
Ukraine
Editor’s Note: In this insightful transcript from an educational webcast hosted by HaystackID on June 28, 2023, our expert panel discussed the impact of generative AI that is currently dominating the dialogue within the legal...more
7/17/2023
/ Analytics ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
e-Discovery ,
EU ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Governance ,
Investigations ,
Machine Learning ,
PHI ,
Risk Factors ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector