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Data in the Balance: Political Influence on EU-U.S. Data Transfers

In politically uncertain times, is your organisation’s data transfer compliance unquestionable? The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) serves as a useful mechanism for transatlantic data transfers, and it can assist...more

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Issues New Data Transfer Risk Assessment Guidelines

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The guidelines specify the requirements for data controllers to conduct risk assessments related to the transfer or disclosure of personal data outside the Kingdom. ...more

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CNIL publishes Data Transfer Impact Assessment guide

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On January 31, 2025, the French supervisory authority (CNIL) published the final version of its guide on transfer impact assessments (TIA). A TIA must be undertaken by organisations relying on one of the ‘appropriate...more

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GDPR Enforcement is Alive and Well - Key Considerations in 2025

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As 2025 progresses, one thing is clear—GDPR enforcement is not slowing down. In fact, regulators across Europe are intensifying their scrutiny, handing out significant fines and even warning executives of potential personal...more

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Sheppard Mullin’s 2024 Eye on Privacy Year in Review

It is hard to believe that another year is upon us! As we have done in years past (including 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018), we have created a comprehensive resource of all our www.eyeonprivacy.com posts from 2024. As...more

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Buckle Up: Uber Fined €290M for Failing to Safeguard EU Data Transfers

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The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, or AP) has issued a €290 million fine to Uber for violating the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)....more

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It’s finally here: adequacy decision on EU-US data transfers

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Data transfers from the EU to the US will now be easier for many companies, following a long-awaited decision from the European Commission. More than a year after the first announcement of the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy...more

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CNIL Fines Health Website for Unlawful Data Processing

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The French Data Protection Authority imposed a €280,000 fine for GDPR infringements and a €100,000 fine for violation of French cookie rules. On 11 May 2023 the French Data Protection Authority (the CNIL) handed down its...more

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Cybersecurity Developments and Legal Issues

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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

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Transatlantic Legal-Regulatory Update: Live from the Heart of Silicon Valley

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US and EU Life Sciences Law firms Fieldfisher & Gardner Law recently held a CLE event in Silicon Valley covering Healthcare Compliance, Data Privacy and Regulatory hot topics for MedTech and Pharma companies. Discussion...more

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Navigating GDPR Cross-Border Data Transfers to the US

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On June 4, the European Commission issued new standard contractual clauses (SCCs) for personal data transfers from EU member states to other countries. This change comes on the heels of the landmark Schrems II case that...more

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Speed Dating in the UK? Negotiating New Data Protection Relationships with the EU

With all that has happened this year, most of us can’t wait until 2020 is in the rear view mirror.  The end of 2020, however, marks the end of the transition period provided, post-Brexit, to allow time for UK businesses and...more

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[Virtual Conference] NAVEX Next: Beyond the Moment - October 22nd, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm PDT

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Register for NAVEX Next, our annual risk and compliance virtual conference. Formerly the Ethics & Compliance Virtual Conference (ECVC), the new name recognizes that we must be forward-looking as we face an increasingly...more

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U.S. Government issues white paper regarding EU-U.S. personal data transfers

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The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) jointly issued a White Paper containing information about privacy protections under U.S. law...more

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Nueva guía del Comité Europeo de Protección de Datos sobre (co)responsable y encargado bajo el RGPD

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Aunque los conceptos de responsable y encargado del tratamiento han sido ampliamente estudiados y analizados en el pasado, el Comité Europeo de Protección de Datos ha publicado recientemente una guía en la que, además de...more

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European Union and U.S. Department of Commerce to Re-Evaluate Enhanced EU-U.S. Privacy Shield

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Yesterday, on August 10, 2020, the European Commission (“Commission”) and the Department of Commerce (“DoC”) issued a joint statement announcing they are beginning discussions to evaluate potential enhancements to the EU-U.S....more

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Germany Publishes Guidance Regarding Fines for GDPR Violations

When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced, one of the central topics in the media was the possibility of large fines for data protection violations. Art. 83 of GDPR set benchmarks with a maximum fine...more

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Guidance from E.U. Supervisory Authorities on Data Processing in a Time of COVID-19

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and a number of European data protection supervisory authorities have recently issued guidance on processing personal data, including special categories of personal data (i.e., health...more

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Coronavirus v. GDPR: Suspending Data Privacy Protection During Civil Crisis - The eData Guide To GDPR

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The EU General Data Protection Regulation allows the temporary suspension of some data-protection rights in times of crisis, such as the outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. This installment of The eData Guide to GDPR...more

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The eData Guide to GDPR: Binding Corporate Rules and Privacy Shield

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Global organizations need a clear, legal means to share data across borders, whether to conduct day-to-day business, comply with government regulations, perform under a contract, respond to lawsuits, or simply communicate and...more

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Should I Be Worried About the GDPR? – EDPB’S Guidelines on the GDPR’S Territorial Scope

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Does the GDPR really apply to my company? From a data protection standpoint, this is the first thing that comes to mind within non-EU companies. In many cases, the GDPR seems like an issue of the Old Continent, so some assume...more

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

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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Is A Federal Privacy Law In The Cards for 2020?

In May of 2018, the European Union enacted the General Data Protection Rules, or GDPR, a legal framework that outlines not only how companies may collect and process personal information of EU residents, but how that data is...more

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GDPR Compliance

BB&K's Christina Morgan Talks About Data Privacy in Riverside Lawyer Magazine - Due to rising concerns about privacy in the digital world, in April 2016, the European Union adopted the General Data Protection Regulation...more

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Data class actions in Europe and spotlights in Mexico, Russia and the U.S.

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The General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) provides means to enforce provisions related to personal data processing by you as a data controller or data processor. It introduces collective actions everywhere in...more

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