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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - OECD

White & Case LLP on 6/18/2024

The OECD's AI recommendations encourage Member States to uphold principles of trustworthy AI. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) The OECD's Recommendation of the Council on Artificial...more

Navigating AI in the Workplace and Recruitment

Mayer Brown on 3/22/2024

In recent years, we have seen an increase in employers using artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, whether to assist with decision-making and staff management across the life-cycle of the employment relationship or...more

To Boldly Go Places: EU's AI Act is Set to Become the Real Deal

Baker Donelson on 12/14/2023

On December 8, 2023, EU policymakers reached an agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). As a standard-bearer for global digital and data governance, the EU has been setting regulatory benchmarks on emerging...more

Why Your Website Needs A Privacy Policy

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC on 9/28/2023

In this day and age, data privacy is a hot topic. Many Americans believe their personal data is less secure now than ever and that data collection poses more risks than benefits. For this reason, among others, businesses must...more

Cybersecurity Developments and Legal Issues

White & Case LLP on 3/22/2023

For most large companies, a frictionless flow of information and the ability to transfer customer data, employee files, financial records and other information around the world quickly and cost-effectively is a critical...more

European Privacy Risk Exposure

McDermott Will & Emery on 1/30/2023

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

EU Personal Data Transfers Deadline: New SCCs must be put in place by December 27, 2022

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 10/6/2022

Deadline to adopt EU Standard Contractual Clauses - Many organizations uses the European Union’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to govern their transfers of personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) to other...more

Click Here to Consent? It’s Not That Simple to Satisfy GDPR.

Fox Rothschild LLP on 10/6/2021

Datatilsynet Denmark has issued serious criticism — and an injunction — to bring dating app Dating.dk’s data processing into compliance before November 16, 2021. The group says the app failed to acquire user consent in a...more

UK launches consultation on international data transfers - a first glimpse of the “UK SCCs”

BCLP on 8/16/2021

On 11 August, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office launched a consultation paper on “International transfers under UK GDPR”. The documents released alongside the paper include a draft International Data Transfer Agreement...more

French Court: Use Of Vendor With U.S. Parent May Require Additional Security Measures

Fox Rothschild LLP on 3/22/2021

Even in the absence of a cross-border transfer of personal data from the European Union to a third country, if you are using a vendor that has a U.S. parent company, get ready to implement supplementary measures, says the...more

Children's rights in the digital world: new guidelines in the Netherlands

Hogan Lovells on 3/17/2021

On 12 March 2021, the "Code for Children's Rights" ("Code voor Kinderrechten") was launched in the Netherlands. The Code was developed by the University of Leiden and the Waag organisation commissioned by the Dutch...more

Schrems II and the Possibility of a Privacy Shield Successor: Will History Repeat Itself?

ArentFox Schiff on 8/20/2020

Last week started and ended with big announcements in the privacy world. At the end of the week, on August 14th, the regulations implementing the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) were finally declared final -...more

Privacy Shield: We've Lost the EU but We've Still Got Switzerland!

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the... on 8/4/2020

In the wake of the Schrems II decision invalidating the the EU-US Privacy Shield, the US Department of Commerce has decided it should make lemonade out of the Schrems lemons. The Department recently issued a set of FAQs,...more

EDPB Issues FAQ After Schrems II, EU Regulators Provide Conflicting Interpretations and Guidance

Foley & Lardner LLP on 8/4/2020

Still grappling with the aftershocks of the Schrems II decision from the CJEU on July 16 (we previously discussed the Schrems II decision here), the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) has issued a Frequently Asked...more

Schrems II Fallout Continued: Can Companies Rely on Consent?

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/3/2020

The EDPB has provided input about consent in its recent FAQs responding to the Schrems II invalidation of Privacy Shield. As we wrote about previously in this series, Schrems II impacted how companies transfer data from the...more

Special Report - Schrems II: What Does the CJEU’s Decision Mean for Transfers from the EEA to the US?

McDermott Will & Emery on 7/31/2020

In our Schrems II Practical Guidance special reports, members of McDermott’s internationally recognized Global Privacy & Cybersecurity group have outlined practical guidance and next steps to ensure your business is prepared...more

Schrems II: SCCs Valid (in Principle), Privacy Shield Struck Down – Time for Action

Dechert LLP on 7/24/2020

Key Takeaways - The EU-U.S. Privacy Shield does not ensure an adequate level of protection of personal data and is therefore not a lawful basis for data transfers to the U.S....more

UK Business Exposure To The California Consumer Privacy Act 2018 ("CCPA")

White & Case LLP on 2/1/2020

The CCPA took effect on 1 January 2020, introducing significant compliance burdens for most businesses that collect personal information about California residents. The reach of the CCPA extends beyond California and the US;...more

A Survival Guide for GDPR Enforcement Actions from a German Perspective – How to Assess and Mitigate Fines for GDPR Violations

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 12/16/2019

Since the first enforcement actions have been initiated, some with significant fines, many companies may find themselves somewhat at a loss as they may not fully know how to assess the risks involved and how to react should...more

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European Union › Risk Assessment › Personal Data

AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - OECD

Navigating AI in the Workplace and Recruitment

To Boldly Go Places: EU's AI Act is Set to Become the Real Deal

Why Your Website Needs A Privacy Policy

Cybersecurity Developments and Legal Issues

European Privacy Risk Exposure

EU Personal Data Transfers Deadline: New SCCs must be put in place by December 27, 2022

Click Here to Consent? It’s Not That Simple to Satisfy GDPR.

UK launches consultation on international data transfers - a first glimpse of the “UK SCCs”

French Court: Use Of Vendor With U.S. Parent May Require Additional Security Measures

Children's rights in the digital world: new guidelines in the Netherlands

Schrems II and the Possibility of a Privacy Shield Successor: Will History Repeat Itself?

Privacy Shield: We've Lost the EU but We've Still Got Switzerland!

EDPB Issues FAQ After Schrems II, EU Regulators Provide Conflicting Interpretations and Guidance

Schrems II Fallout Continued: Can Companies Rely on Consent?

Special Report - Schrems II: What Does the CJEU’s Decision Mean for Transfers from the EEA to the US?

Schrems II: SCCs Valid (in Principle), Privacy Shield Struck Down – Time for Action

UK Business Exposure To The California Consumer Privacy Act 2018 ("CCPA")

A Survival Guide for GDPR Enforcement Actions from a German Perspective – How to Assess and Mitigate Fines for GDPR Violations

12 Months Since GDPR - What Do Employers Really Need to Know?

Chapter 4: Territorial application – Unlocking the EU General Data Protection Regulation

What is GDPR and how does it impact American businesses?

Key Steps to GDPR Compliance for U.S. Companies (Part 3)

GDPR Top 5 Actions You Should Take NOW

GDPR Compliance: Think It Doesn’t Apply to You? Think Again: Insights from Nutter’s Seth Berman

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