The General Data Protection Regulation replaces the EU Data Protection Directive as the framework for EU privacy and data protection.
Publications
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Privacy vs. The PandemicPodcasts
In Privacy Versus the Pandemic, Perkins Coie Privacy attorneys take a trip around the world to explore the interplay between privacy and public health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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11.01.2019Avoiding CCPA-Related Insurance GapsArticlesBeginning January 1, 2020, companies doing business in California that meet certain criteria will be subject to a new regulation, as the sweeping California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect.
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08.17.2019Reconciling Blockchain Technology With California Consumer Privacy ActArticlesThe California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, has signaled a new push in the United States to strengthen and broaden privacy regulations, similar to the trends seen in the European Union through the passage and implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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06.12.2018New Data Breach Notification Laws Spring 2018: What You Need to KnowUpdatesThis spring has brought a particularly active round of revisions to state data breach notification laws.
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06.11.2018Use a Third-Party Platform? You Might Be a “Data Controller”UpdatesThe European Union’s top court ruled last week that the operator of a Facebook fan page is a “joint controller,” along with Facebook, with respect to personal data collected on such pages.
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04.12.20186 Ways to Improve Your Incident Response Plan for GDPRUpdatesThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is effective May 25, 2018, requires notification to European regulators within 72 hours of the discovery of many types of data breaches. This deadline requires speed and organization that no other jurisdiction currently requires, especially in the United States. Organizations that hold personal data of EU residents and do not have an incident response plan should promptly develop one so they can comply with the GDPR’s requirements.
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GDPR Data Breach Notification RequirementsLawyer PublicationsAny individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity (collectively, Entity) that owns or licenses computerized data that includes an IA resident’s PI that is used in the course of the Entity’s business, vocation, occupation, or volunteer activities and that was subject to a breach of security.
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02.23.2018GDPR and What Comes Next: The Parade of HorriblesArticlesThe compliance deadline for the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is nearly upon us, the unveiling of a proposed model to bring WHOIS into compliance is said to come from ICANN next week, and everyone is scrambling to understand all that's involved.
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02.15.2018WHOIS Inaccuracy Could Mean Noncompliance with GDPRArticlesThe European Commission recently released technical input on ICANN's proposed GDPR-compliant WHOIS models that underscores the GDPR's "Accuracy" principle — making clear that reasonable steps should be taken to ensure the accuracy of any personal data obtained for WHOIS databases and that ICANN should be sure to incorporate this requirement in whatever model it adopts. Contracted parties concerned with GDPR compliance should take note.
Presentations
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06.07.2023Demystifying Washington State’s My Health, My Data ActWebinarsThe recently enacted My Health, My Data Act (MHMD) will regulate the collection, use, sharing, analysis, and sale of health-related data of individuals in Washington state and beyond.
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09.25.2019The Nuances of GDPR and CCPA: How Industry is Tackling the Top 5 Most Anticipated Compliance and Due Diligence ChallengesSpeaking EngagementsCo-Presenter
12th West Coast Forum on FCPA Enforcement & Compliance / San Francisco, CA -
07.17.2019How California's New Privacy Law Impacts Brick-and-Mortar BusinessesWebinarsPerkins Coie’s CCPA Week
This webinar will explore how the CCPA differs from the GDPR, how retailers can leverage existing compliance initiatives and governance programs to prepare for the CCPA and the unique challenges and opportunities retailers are likely to face in compliance efforts. -
09.15.2016Tips for U.S. Companies in the Age of the GDPR & Privacy ShieldSpeaking Engagements
Privacy.Security.Risk.2016 / San Jose, CA
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12.22.2015GDPR in the EU: What does the new regulation require and what does it mean for corporate compliance?Panelist
ABA Antitrust Section, Privacy & Information Security Committee / Webinar