MoFo Tech

November 01, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
We’re Sorry, Your Service (Provider) Is Limited: The IAB CCPA Compliance Framework
By: Julie O'Neill
In a move likely welcomed by publishers seeking a solution to honoring “sale” opt-outs in the interest-based advertising space, the Interactive Advertising Bureau last week released the IAB California Consumer Privacy Act Compliance Framework for Publishers and Technology Companies. The IAB is the trade
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October 31, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
Major Employers Commit to Build a Stronger Cybersecurity Workforce Pipeline
Morrison & Foerster partner John Carlin announced a major new initiative from the Aspen Cybersecurity Group to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap. John discusses the dramatic cybersecurity skills gap faced by United States today, in both the public and private sector. This skills gap is
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October 29, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security, Financings
Financial Institutions and the CCPA: What Remains After the Law's Exceptions
By: Kristen J. Mathews
Financial services companies subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) are treated somewhat differently under the CCPA. However, the CCPA does apply to some personal information that financial institutions handle. Kristen Mathews and Adam Fleisher, attorneys in Morrison & Foerster’s Privacy + Data Security Group,
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October 24, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
In Case You Missed It: California Governor Signs Additional Privacy Bills Into Law
By: Mary Race
With all eyes on amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) as the state’s 2019 legislative session drew to a close, the enactment of two additional privacy bills on October 11, 2019 — the same day Governor Gavin Newsom signed five
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October 23, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
Cookies: A Coming-of-Age Story
By: Mercedes Samavi and Alja Poler De Zwart
One of the most recent chapters in the ongoing cookies saga has come in the form of a recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Planet49 case. The outcome of the case – while pivotal – does not
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October 15, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
California AG Issues Long-Awaited CCPA Implementation Regulations
By: Mary Race
With just over two months until the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”) becomes operative, California Attorney General (“AG”) Xavier Becerra has issued draft regulations to guide covered businesses’ implementation of the groundbreaking privacy law. The proposed regulations address several CCPA provisions that
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October 14, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
CLOUD Act Compliance: Key Takeaways for U.S. Companies from the U.S.-UK Executive Agreement
By: Robert S. Litt and Alex Iftimie
A groundbreaking agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom will give rise to a streamlined process for UK law enforcement to request data from U.S. companies, using UK legal process. DOJ views it as an important advance in cooperation between two longstanding allies
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October 11, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security, Litigation
Here We Go Again: New CCPA Ballot Initiative, Fall 2020
By: Purvi G. Patel
Businesses have been tirelessly preparing for the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), which becomes operative on January 1, 2020. But Californians for Consumer Privacy, the nonprofit behind the 2018 ballot initiative that was withdrawn with the passage of the CCPA, has been
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October 09, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security, Blockchain, European Union
Why Blockchain is not inherently at odds with GDPR - Part 2
By: Lokke Moerel and Marijn Storm
What are the real data protection issues? The fact that BC, both public and private, is inherently transparent and immutable may clash with data minimization principles and may make it impossible to respond to rights of individuals to have their data corrected or deleted.
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October 08, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security, Blockchain, European Union
Why Blockchain is not inherently at odds with GDPR - Part 1
By: Lokke Moerel and Marijn Storm
“ In an almost direct clash of intentions, the GDPR has effectively banned the use of blockchain technology in Europe because of its immutable nature. ” – Forbes Summary The current perception is that blockchain is not compatible with GDPR. We disagree that this
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