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New Year's Resolution for GCs in 2016: Establishing a Data Governance Committee
Data is an increasingly valuable corporate asset that must be managed competently, efficiently and responsibly in order for a company to be well-positioned to thrive in a connected and data driven economy. Governing of the organization's data must be a priority for 2016. Organizations that don't put proactive systems in place now may find themselves a distant memory from the dawn of the age of the Internet of Things (IoT) for a whole host of reasons. Data breaches, poor data security, cybercrime, regulatory scrutiny, plaintiffs' lawyers, wholesale brand collapse, and loss of consumer trust and confidence surrounding data protection can all be material failures for a company, and 2015 has, again, confirmed that no one is safe for these risks.
The only hedge against cyberrisk is sound data governance, which requires a strong focus from the company's management team, excellent communication and leadership within the organization, and cooperation among all participants. Establishing a Data Governance Committee (DGC) is the first step to proactively addressing these risks, and to carefully evaluate the impact and full scope of what a commitment to good data governance could mean to the company in the long term.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.