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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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October 01, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
Forget Me...or Not
By: Alex van der Wolk
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Justice—Europe’s highest court—dealt Google a clear win by placing a territorial limit on the “right to be forgotten” in the EU. The court’s holding in Google v. Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL) clarifies
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September 27, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
Don’t Miss an Episode of Our New Video Series, Cracking the CCPA Code
By: Kristen J. Mathews and Miriam H. Wugmeister
Need help distilling the CCPA and figuring out the nuances? Watch our new video series, Cracking the CCPA Code, as MoFo partners share foundational knowledge as well as advanced understanding of this legislation that will help you navigate its impact to your business. Each
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September 23, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
Effective October 1: Nevada “Do Not Sell” Requirements for Website Operators
By: Julie O'Neill
In just over a week, on October 1, 2019, key amendments to Nevada’s online privacy law will take effect. We previously detailed the amendments here. Julie O’Neill and Courtney Bowman of Morrison & Foerster’s Global Privacy + Data Security group provide a brief summary of
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September 17, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
CCPA Taking Shape: Several Amendments Pass as California’s Legislative Session Comes to a Close
With the passage of several bills that would amend the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) in the final hours of California’s legislative session, businesses are one step closer to knowing what the law will look like when it becomes operative on January
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September 10, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
The Company Who Cried “General Audience”: Google and YouTube to Pay $170 Million for Alleged COPPA Violations
By: Julie O'Neill
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission made clear that child-directed parts of an otherwise general audience service will subject the operator of the service to COPPA. Just six months after the FTC’s record-setting settlement against TikTok, the FTC announced a $170 million fine against Google and its subsidiary
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August 01, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
Back to School Early: FTC Seeks Comments to COPPA Rule Ahead of Schedule
By: Julie O'Neill
Advancements in technology appear to have spurred the Federal Trade Commission to initiate a review of its rule promulgated pursuant to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (the “COPPA Rule” or “Rule”) four years ahead of schedule. Last week, the FTC published a Federal
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July 30, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security
New York State Enacts More Stringent Breach Notification Law
By: Miriam H. Wugmeister
New York is the latest state to expand its breach notification law with the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act, signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on July 25, 2019. A number of the key changes that the law ushers—including
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July 09, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security, European Union
The CNIL Strikes Again – Mind Your Security
By: Alex van der Wolk
The French data protection authority, the CNIL, continues to fine organizations for failing to adopt what the CNIL considers to be fundamental data security measures. In May 2019, the CNIL imposed a EUR 400,000 fine on a French real estate company for failing to
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July 01, 2019 - Privacy + Data Security, Asia
Singapore Shakes Up Privacy: 72-Hour Breach Notice, New Guidance
By: Saqib Alam
The Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has had a busy year and shows no signs of slowing down. In January 2019, the PDPC handed down a record SGD 1 million enforcement related to the SingHealth data breach – a breach that resulted from
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