New guidance proposed on the extra-territorial scope of the GDPR
Posted on Dec 18, 2018 in Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, GDPR, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Regulation | Comments Off on New guidance proposed on the extra-territorial scope of the GDPR
The agency responsible for administering the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) recently proposed guidelines to clarify the extra-territorial scope of Europe’s sweeping new privacy law. While these guidelines are not yet finalized, they indicate that the reach of the GDPR spreads far beyond the European Union. American businesses that had concluded that they were likely exempt...
Malaysia seeks to expand personal data protection
Posted on Oct 4, 2018 in Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Regulation | Comments Off on Malaysia seeks to expand personal data protection
Malaysia is looking to impose a data breach notification (DBN) requirement to its existing data privacy law, which would impact companies around the world who do business in Malaysia. The Malaysian Personal Data Protection Commissioner is currently hearing feedback on Public Consultation Paper No. 1/2018, which would impose a DBN requirement on companies that need to be registered with...
Financial institutions in Singapore to strengthen their cyber resilience— Monetary Authority of Singapore consults on cyber security measures
Posted on Oct 1, 2018 in Cybersecurity, Financial Services, Regulation | Comments Off on Financial institutions in Singapore to strengthen their cyber resilience— Monetary Authority of Singapore consults on cyber security measures
Recently, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that the “biggest vulnerability” for the financial system is the threat of cyber attacks. Hackers, especially those working for nation-states, have grown more sophisticated and more determined, especially as geopolitical tensions rise. On September 6, 2018, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a Consultation Paper on the...
California’s GDPR has become law
Posted on Jun 29, 2018 in Cybersecurity, Government, Regulation | Comments Off on California’s GDPR has become law
The California legislature passed the California Consumer Privacy Act, a sweeping new law that imposes stringent new GDPR-style privacy standards across sectors. Beginning in January 2020, California consumers will be granted new rights regarding how businesses collect and use their personal data, including a “right-to-be-forgotten” in certain circumstances. The law applies to...
About face: court finds biometric information creates unique privacy rights
Posted on Mar 13, 2018 in Cybersecurity, Financial Services, Litigation | Comments Off on About face: court finds biometric information creates unique privacy rights
A recent decision from a California federal court increases the risks to companies that use biometric information and reinforces the need to strictly comply with the requirements of biometric protection statutes. Key Takeaways The suit arises from the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which governs the collection, storage, and use of biometric information, including...
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