In a momentous judgment, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) today invalidated the European Commission’s decision establishing the E.U.-US Safe Harbor for transfers of personal data (“Safe Harbor Decision”). The ruling was made with record … [Read more] about European Court of Justice Strikes Down Safe Harbor
PCI Security Standards Council Publishes Data Breach Response Guidance
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI-SSC) has released new guidance on its website advising merchants how to deal with a data breach. The guidance particularly details when a PCI Forensic Investigator (PFI) will be required, and provides tips on … [Read more] about PCI Security Standards Council Publishes Data Breach Response Guidance
Alston & Bird Conducts Cybersecurity Preparedness and Response Training with Industry Experts
Alston & Bird’s Cybersecurity Preparedness and Response (CPR) team recently partnered with Stroz Friedberg and Brunswick Group to conduct a comprehensive, all day breach preparedness and response training session for A&B team members. … [Read more] about Alston & Bird Conducts Cybersecurity Preparedness and Response Training with Industry Experts
Swire Challenges Factual Basis of Schrems Decision
In an article published today, Senior Counsel Peter Swire challenges the factual basis for the Advocate General’s recent opinion in the so-called “Schrems case” against the E.U.-U.S. Safe Harbor framework. Thousands of U.S. businesses rely on the … [Read more] about Swire Challenges Factual Basis of Schrems Decision
Kim Peretti Speaking at Financial Services Roundtable 2015 Fall Conference
Kim Peretti, partner and co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Cybersecurity Preparedness & Response Team, will be a featured speaker at the Financial Services Roundtable (FSR) 2015 Fall Conference, hosted by FSR. Ms. Peretti is participating in a … [Read more] about Kim Peretti Speaking at Financial Services Roundtable 2015 Fall Conference