On the first day of 2021, Congress unveiled new legislation, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), conceived as a crucial part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and its yearly National Defense Authorization Act. The CTA necessitates specific entities to divulge informative data pertaining to their owners, the management and the individuals who contributed…
California is taking initiative yet again with new potential regulations surrounding privacy, cybersecurity, as well as artificial intelligence (AI). This progression includes several noteworthy elements such as alterations in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) rulemaking process as well as the launching of a novel generative AI effort. Here, we will discuss the updated developments…
Last year bore witness to an unfortunate yet predictable upsurge in cyber-attacks, highlighting a pressing need for robust cybersecurity operational frameworks across businesses and corporations worldwide. Cyber criminals, capitalizing on vulnerabilities in third-party software, have been engaging in escalated, intricate extortion schemes leading to significant financial and operational impacts. This piece by K&L Gates LLP…
Organizations across the globe are grappling with the rapidly evolving landscape of data privacy regulations. From the proliferation of state and federal laws within the United States to the international waters of directives such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), businesses big and small face challenges in complying with a myriad of…
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining traction with investors and corporations investing heavily into the space, particularly generative AI (GAI), suggested to potentially add as much as $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy, according to a recent report by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. This significant financial commitment has seen some…
The Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) of the United Kingdom has recently announced changes to its guidelines under Sector 22, specifically addressing cryptoasset exchange providers and custodian wallet providers. An additional inclusion to this revised guidance is Annex I, which sets out clear guidance on the U.K. Travel Rule for cryptoassets. Initially introduced under…
In a significant development within the realm of data privacy international law, the European Commission gave official sanction to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) on July 10, 2023, by instituting an ‘adequacy decision’. In the context of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ‘adequacy decisions’ act as the primary legal instrument for the transfer…
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a draft guidance on biometric data and technologies, according to JD Supra. As per the document, organisations developing or employing biometric technologies are the prime target of this guidance. The guidance offers important insights and is aimed at helping institutions navigate the intricate laws concerning biometric data, which…
On September 1, 2023, an Illinois federal court made a discerning ruling that may result in punitive outcomes for lead generator companies and their executives who violate telemarketing rules. Brought to attention by the case of Federal Trade Commission v. Day Pacer LLC, et al, the ruling elucidates that Day Pacer (f/k/a EduTrek) and its…
The rise of telemedicine, characterized by digital health records and online medical consultations, has created a noticeable shift in healthcare efficiency and accessibility. However, these technological advancements pose unique challenges, particularly in the area of casualty claims and injury assessment, echoing the sentiment discussed in this J.D. Supra article. There has been a significant increase…
Amnesty International and over 200 civil society organizations have urged governments participating in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to address the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) human rights record and climate policies. COP28, an annual global conference to discuss climate policies, is scheduled to run from November 30 through December 12. The civil society…
A former University of Minnesota undergraduate student has initiated a class action lawsuit against the university, claiming it failed to sufficiently protect the private information of over 7.000.000 individuals. The individuals the lawsuit purports were affected encompass a broad range: academic staff, general staff, as well as undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. The data leak…
In a case closely watched by legal professionals and corporations with online subscription services, a U.S. Federal Court recently dismissed a claim by a newsletter subscriber under the Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”). The court reasoned that, despite holding a digital subscription to an online newsletter, the plaintiff was not a “consumer” within the definition…
Despite the leap forward in technology and the advantages it delivers, it has also bestowed upon us a new type of threat: the indiscriminate spread of personal data. You may find yourself startled at the sheer amount of personal information about you and your family that is freely traded online. This is the data that…
As the 2023 election season rapidly approaches, the races for State Attorneys General (AGs) are gaining significant attention and for good reason. These important roles uniquely wield power to enforce the law, direct policy, and effectuate political goals, all factors of profound interest to legal professionals. As reported recently by Troutman Pepper in Reuters, State…
The five-member Board of the California Privacy Protection Agency (the “CPPA”) conducted an open public meeting early this month, as stated on an article by JD Supra. The meeting, which occurred on the 8th of September, 2023, aimed to investigate an array of topics, among which were draft regulations related to risk assessments and cybersecurity…
In the wake of accelerating divestitures worldwide, corporate legal teams face a crucial challenge – how to remain data defensible during these transformative events. Understanding the importance of this key component should be integral to any divestiture strategy. It stretches beyond simply creating a divestiture strategy, monitoring the portfolio, finding a buyer, preparing to separate…
In a case that reaffirms the critical importance of both professional decorum and legal compliance in internal and external communications, a Brussels Labour Court has recently delivered a decision penalising an employer for unintentionally revealing its practice of age discrimination. The case revolved around a job applicant who accidentally became privy to an evidence that…
The ever-increasing use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by employers globally has taken centre stage in today’s digital era. This AI, capable of generating realistic responses to prompts, is transforming how businesses operate in terms of productivity and cost-efficiency. Some examples that have taken the market by storm are OpenAI, Github Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT,…
On the move to protect individual user data, Delaware has become the 12th state in the U.S to enact a comprehensive data privacy law. The Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA), takes effect from January 1, 2025, reflecting the growing push for privacy in the digital age. Following in the footsteps of Connecticut, Delaware has…
As of the 10th of July 2023, a significant shift has occurred in the handling of personal data records between the U.S. and the European Union (EU). The European Commission has adopted the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), an initiative designed to mitigate legal uncertainties and administrative burdens for U.S. organisations utilising personal data imported…
Legal professionals working in the bustling sports wagering industry are advised to take note of the latest data privacy rules imposed by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The new Sports Wagering Data Privacy Rules, effective from September 1, 2023, will require businesses to significantly reassess and reinforce their customer data protection policies. Operating under the mandate…
In a momentous decision dated August 24, 2023 by the Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG), Germany’s Federal Labor Court, the expectation of universal confidentiality in WhatsApp chats was scrutinized. The court was tasked with determining the extent to which comments made in private WhatsApp chat groups could constitute grounds for issuing an (extraordinary immediate) dismissal. This decision comes…
Law.com’s recent class action briefing, Critical Mass, touched upon significant legal stories of the week, notably the impressive $725 million class action settlement surrounding Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal. The piece, penned by Amanda Bronstad, reported that the case has accumulated over 17 million claims. The astronomical figure clearly left an impact on the presiding federal…
In the pursuit of scientific innovations and medical advancements, the use of DNA sequencing machines has become commonplace. However, recent findings suggest that these machines might not be as secure as one might expect. Specifically, Illumina DNA sequencing machines have been found to contain security vulnerabilities that are of increasing concern to legal professionals and…