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German DPAs to Survey Transfers in 500 Companies – with English Translation of DPA Questionnaire

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Late last week, 10 of Germany’s 17 Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) announced they are planning to send written questionnaires to approximately 500 different companies regarding international data transfers.  The following provides a brief overview … [Read more] about German DPAs to Survey Transfers in 500 Companies – with English Translation of DPA Questionnaire

Bank Regulators Issue Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Cyber Risk Governance and Management Regulations

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More regulators (apart from the FTC) are now taking note of cybersecurity issues in the financial services industry and are taking steps to protect the industry and its consumers. Earlier this year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau … [Read more] about Bank Regulators Issue Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Cyber Risk Governance and Management Regulations

EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Faces Judicial Attack

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The EU-U.S. Privacy Shield (“Privacy Shield”) is already under challenge before the European courts, after having been approved only some months ago by the European Commission (“EU Commission”). The European courts’ website records that an action … [Read more] about EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Faces Judicial Attack

The French Digital Republic Act: the New Powers of the French Data Protection Authority and Enhanced Rights of Individuals

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On October 7, the French Digital Republic Act (the “Act”) was adopted following a widely-publicized consultation process.  The Act amends the French Data Protection Act, and also modifies French law in various domains, including consumer protection, … [Read more] about The French Digital Republic Act: the New Powers of the French Data Protection Authority and Enhanced Rights of Individuals