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The status of data protection in the United States | Fieldfisher

Since the introduction of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which went into effect in May 2018, there has been an increased interest in consumer data protection and privacy around the world. California was the first US state to take action, and enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act (‘CCPA’), a landmark legislation that was …

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Data privacy and cybersecurity in India | Khaitan & Co LLP

Robust requirements to counteract cybersecurity incidents Introduction In the last few years, some of the biggest multinational companies (MNCs) have fallen victim to major cyberattacks affecting over a million individuals. While India does not have a dedicated law on cybersecurity at present, the applicable provisions on cybersecurity are somewhat fragmented under the umbrella legislation of …

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Cybersecurity and data protection in Mexico | Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C.

Mexico is considered as the 15th largest economy in the world1. Foreign direct investment in 2022 reached over $35bn, the highest since 20152. Even though the current public policies from the President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and its legal system has different windows of opportunity, Mexico is an attractive investment destination. Business in Mexico imply …

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What you need to know before exporting data from China | Global Law Office

The Personal Information Protection Law of the PRC (the PIPL) provides three mechanisms to export data out of China, namely the data outbound security assessment (the security assessment), the personal information outbound transfer standard contract (the CN SCC), and the personal information outbound transfer security certification (the security certification). The first two are compulsory, and …

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Taking an important case to trial | MoloLamken LLP

It’s the rare businessperson who wants to have an important issue or, worse, a company’s fate decided by a judge or jury. The vast majority of lawsuits are settled before it comes to that. But trial happens, sometimes with billions or hundreds of millions of dollars at stake.

Data protection in Sweden | Hellström Law

Since 25 May 2018, the principal data protection legislation in the EU, and therefore in Sweden, is Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ or ‘GDPR’).

Legal tech: Assessing the leap from ‘shiny new objects’ to digital transformation

In late March, Goldman Sachs analysts predicted that generative AI applications such as ChatGPT risked ‘significant disruption’ to 300 million full-time jobs, with lawyers among the most exposed.

Enterprise GC 2023: Gen Z debate among show-stealers at flagship GC event

Unperturbed by the somewhat damp weather conditions, the great and the good of the in-house community flocked to Enterprise GC and Syon House in April to enjoy a variety of stimulating plenary sessions, workshops, keynote speeches and roundtables, not to mention a glittering gala dinner in the great conservatory.

Wrestling the bear – negotiating deals in the current market

Nathalie Tidman, Legal Business and The In-House Lawyer: Is it an oversimplification to say that inflationary pressure, if it eases, will kick-start M&A again? Eric Knai, Eversheds Sutherland: We have been having a lot of discussions with our clients but also with investment bankers, bankers and economists. They say that inflation is a factor, but …

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Fighting talk

Litigation is increasing as ESG commitments and promises come under increasing scrutiny from activists, consumers and investors. It is a trajectory that will increase upwards, with the introduction of more ESG-related regulation and the proposed extension of the ‘failure to prevent’ remit. In this roundtable, we asked some of the UK’s most prominent in-house lawyers …

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