WHAT HAPPENED: On June 27, 2024, the European Commission published for feedback a draft implementing act (draft implementing act) under the Network and Information Security 2 Directive (NIS2). It specifies cybersecurity...more
DOJ DOUBLES DOWN ON CORPORATE ENFORCEMENT WITH NEW WHISTLEBLOWER PROGRAM -
During the 2024 American Bar Association National Institute on White Collar Crime (the 2024 White Collar Conference) earlier in March US Attorney...more
5/9/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automotive Industry ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
EU ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Labor Regulations ,
Payment Systems ,
PCI-DSS Standard ,
Pilot Programs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Unified Patent Court ,
Unions ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes
In a groundbreaking move, the European Union has launched its bid to set the new comprehensive standard for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) with the European Parliament passing the EU AI Act on March 13, 2024....more
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the European Union’s Data Act (Data Act), adopted on November 27, 2023 marks a significant shift in data, privacy, and intellectual property regulation.
The Data Act applies to...more
Article 5(3) of the EU ePrivacy Directive (ePD) requires consent for tracking cookies (unless exceptions apply). Although this rule is best known as the reason behind ‘cookie’ banners, it is technology neutral and applies to...more
1/18/2024
/ Consent ,
Cookies ,
Draft Guidance ,
EU ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Internet of Things ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Web Tracking
On July 4, 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a ruling in the case involving Meta Platforms Inc., Meta Platforms Ireland, and Facebook Deutschland (Meta). The judgement explores the intersection of...more
7/12/2023
/ Competition ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Digital Marketplace ,
EU ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Facebook ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Metaverse ,
National Competent Authorities (NCA) ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Online Platforms ,
Privacy Laws ,
Social Networks
Join McDermott’s Global Privacy & Cybersecurity team for a webinar series that delves into the most significant policy initiatives shaping the digital landscape in Europe: the respective EU and UK Digital Strategies. They...more
In a recent non-binding opinion, EU regulators expressed timid positivity about the European Commission’s draft adequacy decision on the EU-US transatlantic data flows framework (Data Privacy Framework or DPF). While some...more
2022 was yet another eventful year in terms of GDPR compliance. The continued evolution of the enforcement landscape, with increasing number of sanctions and individuals exercising their rights required time and attention...more
1/30/2023
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Assessment ,
Sanctions ,
UK