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China Finalizes New Regulations to Relax Personal Data Exports from China

May 01, 2024 |

Nearly six months after the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) was first introduced for public consultation, the much-awaited final rules on Regulating and Facilitating Cross-border Data Flows were published and came into effect on March 22, 2024. The New Regulations largely repeat the Draft Regulations, but now have further relaxed personal data exports from China.

The Perfect Storm: Why Contract Hiring In Privacy Will Eclipse Direct Hiring In 2024

May 01, 2024 |

With significantly fewer fully remote positions available in 2023, active job seekers were faced with the question of whether to begin considering compromises on work-from-home flexibility or compromise in other areas like compensation, vertical mobility, quality of life, or employment modality.

Lessons for CISOs from the SolarWinds Breach and SEC Enforcement

May 01, 2024 |

In an era where digital threats loom large, the responsibilities of Chief Information Security Officers have expanded beyond traditional IT security to encompass a broader governance, risk management, and compliance role. The infamous SolarWinds Corp. attack illustrates the complex cybersecurity landscape CISOs navigate.

A Roadmap for Implementing Information Governance In Law Firms

May 01, 2024 |

In today's digital age, the volume of data generated and managed by law firms has skyrocketed, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Unfortunately, in parallel with this exponential growth in data, and partially as a direct result of it, law firms have also experienced a significant increase in targeted cyberattacks.

Navigating Custody and Control: Ownership of Smartphone Data and Enforcement of Usage Policies

May 01, 2024 |

New regulations from the DOJ around the ownership and governance of company data on personal devices are catching up to the way the world actually works. It's going to make companies' lives a lot harder — and for precisely the same reason that smartphones have made their lives a lot easier.

Is Genetic Information the Next Privacy Battleground?

May 01, 2024 |

GIPA litigation remains in its early stages, but the possibility of exorbitant statutory damages could make GIPA the next major trend in privacy class action litigation.

New Federal Privacy Legislation Has Legitimate Shot At Passing

May 01, 2024 |

For years, the business community has been calling for a comprehensive federal privacy law, frustrated with operating under a patchwork of sometimes-conflicting state laws. Now, Congress is considering one that's extremely wide-ranging and that observers say has a legitimate chance of passage.

Crafting an Effective Roadmap for Implementing Information Governance In Law Firms

May 01, 2024 |

This article discusses why a robust IG program is critical to modern-day law firm operations, the complexities associated with crafting such a program, and what a high-level roadmap for implementing the program looks like.

Navigating the SEC's New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules

May 01, 2024 |

With the first cybersecurity rule for public companies, and the landscape of ongoing scrutiny and enforcement, SEC registrants should not lose time in reviewing their cybersecurity postures and policies to ensure compliance and, even ahead of formal adoption of certain still-pending rules, align with best practices.

Proposed Cybersecurity Rule Could Affect Many CRE Landlords

May 01, 2024 |

Attacks on building systems could easily be deemed within the scope of the rule and real estate owners who lease to covered entities would likely have to quickly report cyber incidents within 72 hours and payments made after a ransomware attack within 24 hours.