Data Privacy
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SEC cyber disclosure rules put CISO liability under the spotlight
Corporate officers can also be held personally liable for how they respond to data security issues, including through lawsuits from investors.
By David Jones • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Most workers use AI, usually without company safeguards
Workers are quickly adopting generative AI, and most of them believe the powerful tools do not threaten their jobs, a Conference Board survey found.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Opinion
Maintaining compliance as SEC cracks down on encrypted messaging apps
Navigating enforcement actions and keeping up with regulatory expectations can help your organization benefit from use of the apps while keeping risks aligned with requirements.
By Chris Lehman • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Cyber, general liability insurance might cover GenAI risk
Use of protected data by generative AI could be covered by your cyber policy and IP claims like copyright infringement are typically covered by general liability insurance.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Opinion
Google’s antitrust legal battle: Lessons from document preservation failures
The importance of understanding and abiding by the legal implications of document preservation in the face of litigation cannot be overstated.
By Andreas Mueller • Aug. 18, 2023 -
Generative AI quickly rises ranks among leading enterprise risks
Data privacy, cybersecurity and IP issues are contributing to risk executives’ concerns as the latest AI tools gain greater traction, Gartner reports.
By Lyle Moran • Aug. 14, 2023 -
SEC cyber rule opening can of worms over insurance coverage
Required disclosures could prompt more lawsuits as plaintiffs leverage what companies file with the agency, driving an increase in insurance exclusions, industry experts say.
By Robert Freedman • Aug. 14, 2023 -
Why California AG, privacy agency appealed enforcement limits
The government entities argue that a judge’s ruling thwarted the will of voters and gives businesses freedom to violate key privacy protections.
By Lyle Moran • Aug. 11, 2023 -
Opinion
Leveraging the SEC rule on board-level cybersecurity expertise
The agency’s release of cybersecurity rules gives legal leaders a chance to make board expertise part of the resilience they build into their organization.
By Neil Simon • Aug. 10, 2023 -
Zoom emphasizes customer consent as critics question AI service terms
Concerns stem from what Zoom says it will do with customer and service-generated data and what its policy language allows.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Updated Aug. 11, 2023 -
Privacy roundup: Osano launches new maturity model, data mapping tool
DataGrail and Dykema also recently announced new offerings to support businesses with their data privacy compliance efforts.
By Lyle Moran • Aug. 3, 2023 -
California privacy agency launches first enforcement sweep
The California Privacy Protection Agency, which gained enforcement powers July 1, said it is reviewing the data privacy practices of “connected vehicle” manufacturers.
By Lyle Moran • Aug. 2, 2023 -
Companies must walk a fine line meeting SEC cyber disclosures
Too much detail about your risk management and governance practices will help bad actors, while too little won’t meet what the SEC wants, a Freshfields attorney says.
By Robert Freedman • Aug. 1, 2023 -
Half of the most-clicked phishing emails contain HR-related subject lines
The C-suite should be aware of how workplace-related phishing messages pique employee interest, a new report indicates.
By Carolyn Crist • July 31, 2023 -
Opinion
The case for a multidisciplinary data division in Legal
A tech-enabled, data-literate legal department is better equipped to help businesses manage risk and navigate evolving legal requirements and regulations.
By Olga Mack • July 28, 2023 -
Investigations are causing data breach costs to skyrocket, IBM finds
As the complexity of data breaches increase, the pressure to conduct more thorough investigations to meet insurance, legal and regulatory requirements is growing.
By Matt Kapko • July 27, 2023 -
Court backs HSBC in suit alleging bank illegally recorded employee’s confidential calls
The employee’s mother filed suit against HSBC, claiming that the recordings violated California’s Invasion of Privacy Act.
By Ryan Golden • July 25, 2023 -
California AG investigating business compliance with data privacy law
Attorney General Rob Bonta's latest sweep is focused on employers’ handling of employee data under the California Consumer Privacy Act.
By Lyle Moran • July 21, 2023 -
FTC launches investigation of OpenAI about data issues
The agency’s inquiry is the biggest regulatory challenge to OpenAI since Italy’s ChatGPT ban.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 13, 2023 -
US-EU deal eases companies’ data-transfer risk — for now
Federal data surveillance has caused US companies headaches, but those are expected to go away if a new agreement survives expected court challenges.
By Robert Freedman • July 11, 2023 -
Opinion
2023 in privacy: It (still) scares people
Making data privacy training accessible to everyone in the legal organization will help you get ahead of the surge in state laws while complying with the EU’s GDPR.
By Jay Brenner • July 7, 2023 -
Judge delays enforcement of California privacy law regulations
Businesses that thought they were going to need to comply this month with new regulations under the landmark CCPA will now have until spring 2024.
By Lyle Moran • July 5, 2023 -
Lawsuit seeks to curb AI rush, hold OpenAI accountable for stolen data
Although the charges focus on the unauthorized use of data, the lawsuit also sounds the alarm over where AI is heading and the ability of OpenAI, or any developer, to exercise control over the software as it evolves.
By Robert Freedman • June 29, 2023 -
California privacy law changes draw in more businesses
Business-to-business organizations are newly subject to the law and the latest restrictions apply to data sharing, not just data selling. Meanwhile, other states are adding laws to the mix.
By Lisa Burden • June 23, 2023 -
Opinion
Making our good work good for the company—and each other
When you’re able to offer time and talent to pro bono work, it helps bring valuable perspective to your work and your relationships.
By Danielle Sheer • June 22, 2023