A lot of information has been circulating about GDPR in the last months from all kinds of sources, some more reliable than others, and you may have the feeling that you are quite knowledgeable about it. We have designed this quiz to enable you to check how knowledgeable you really are.
If you get all the answers right except for one or two, you are a true expert!… More
In the European Union (“EU”), “everyone has the right to the protection of personal data concerning him or her” under the Charter of Fundamental Rights. Intellectual property is also protected as a fundamental right under the Charter, as is freedom of speech. These rights can sometimes conflict. In two previous posts on cases about linking to Playboy pictures and the inspiration for Jeff Koons’ sculptures,… More
With enforcement set to begin in May 2018, organizations around the world must be ready to comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Partner Colin Zick discusses 10 things you need to know now with Enterprise.nxt.
Avoid GDPR non-compliance fines with this list of things to consider and plan for before the fast-approaching deadline. Click here to read more.… More
On November 19, Foley Hoag and UK Trade & Investment presented a webinar discussing the latest developments following ECJ’s decision to invalidate the US-EU Safe Harbor system. Watch the recording here:
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On Wednesday, February 11, 2009, the Data Protection Working Party, an independent European advisory body on data protection and privacy, released its Working Document 1-2009 (.pdf) on pre-trial discovery for cross border civil litigation. The Working Document attempts to reconcile the tension between U.S. discovery rules and the European Union’s Directive 95/46/EC (.pdf), which outlines the EU’s privacy requirements. What follows is a summary of the Working Document and an analysis of how it begins to bridge the gap between U.S.… More