Legal IT Group

JANUARY 17, 2023

Therefore, individual states took matters into their own hands and passed local laws to protect the privacy of their residents. Virginia The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act ( VCDPA ) was adopted in the spring of 2021 and came into force on January 01, 2023. Conclusion What does it actually mean for business?

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Global LegalTech Hub

MARCH 14, 2021

Contract management therefore requires the continuous protection of a company’s contractual relationships, tackling and resolving any difficulties that may arise throughout the life cycle of the contract. Not complying with regulations surrounding legitimacy and data, among other issues, can lead to substantial financial penalties.

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Inside Privacy

JANUARY 22, 2024

In December 2023, the Dutch SA fined a credit card company €150,000 for failure to perform a proper data protection impact assessment (“DPIA”) in accordance with Art. 35 GDPR for its “identification and verification process”. In particular, the processing was large scale (1.5

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Lineal Services

APRIL 29, 2025

When Compliance Gets Complicated, So Does Risk In todays regulatory climate, investigations go far beyond fact-finding. This is especially true in complex, cross-border matterswhere regulatory regimes, languages, and data protection frameworks collide. They require foresight, agility, and control.

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Legal IT Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A data protection officer ( DPO ) is a specialist who helps companies ensure compliance with international data protection laws. In a nutshell, the DPO is a key person who helps the company in all business processes to ensure compliance with the data protection law.

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Lineal Services

APRIL 22, 2025

The New Compliance Reality: Rising Expectations, Expanding Risks European legal and compliance teams are under increasing pressure. Regulatory investigations are growing in complexity, data sources are multiplying, and enforcement is becoming more aggressive.

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Legal Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

New data protection laws, increasing regulation, greater risk of cyber attacks: The challenges for entrepreneurs are becoming ever greater. However, compliance can be largely automated through artificial intelligence. On September 1, a new data protection law (revDSG) has come into force in Switzerland.

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Legal IT Group

JANUARY 10, 2023

Since the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), many companies processing the data of Europeans have faced the task of achieving the much desired GDPR-compliance. Why do we need this?

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Legal IT Group

JUNE 5, 2023

A data protection impact assessment (DPIA) sounds like something big, complicated and problematic. DPIA stands for Data Protection Impact Assessment. A DPIA is typically conducted when a new project involving the specific processing of personal data is being implemented. Well, it is true. Let’s check.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

20, is similar to Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applies to any organization that has employees in China or does business in China. As the law evolves, SixFifty keeps the documents up to date. With companies facing a Nov. China’s new law, just passed on Aug.

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Percipient

APRIL 22, 2023

Your company received a document subpoena in a legal dispute in which it is not involved. Or it received a data request from a consumer under the GDPR or California Consumer Privacy Act. As a result, the SBA requested documents from attorneys who represented Cardinal in prior business transactions. In United States v.

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Debevoise Data Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The AEPD held that a DPO cannot hold a position that leads them to determine the purposes and means of data processing. The scale and data protection risks associated with such technologies has been further complicated recently by their increasing integration with artificial intelligence systems.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Our top five European data protection developments from May are: UK guidance on ransom payments: The UK NCSC and various insurance industry bodies co-published guidance on key considerations for ransomware payments. These developments are covered in more detail below.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Privacy and Data Protection , a leading UK journal on practical data protection compliance issues, has featured in its latest edition an article by Robert Maddox and Stephanie Thomas on the hallmarks of effective data protection by design and default under the EU and UK GDPR.

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Debevoise Data Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Our top-five European data protection developments from August are: Uber fined for personal data transfer: The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €290 million for the unlawful transfer of European drivers’ personal data to the U.S., without sufficient safeguards.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Third country data transfers : Businesses that transfer personal data outside of the EEA may want to review their transfer mechanisms in light of new guidance on the EU and South East Asia SCCs, and the DPC’s record-breaking €1.2 billion fine against Meta. These developments, and more, covered below. (1)

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Debevoise Data Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Data protection & AI: In particular: (i) the French CNIL published its first set of guidance on GDPR compliance when developing AI tools; and (ii) the UK ICO issued a preliminary enforcement notice against Snap over its AI chatbot, alleging that Snap had not adequately assessed the privacy risks posed to child users of the tool.

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Legal IT Group

APRIL 2, 2025

Even though the lack of privacy measures will have the same data leakage, IoT developers still shall take all appropriate actions to protect the personal data of its users. Internet of Things and General Data Protection Regulation. Then what to consider when creating IoT devices for compliance with the GDPR?

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new tech law blog

JANUARY 2, 2023

In this regard, we describe below what they should take under consideration in light of Polish labour law and data protection law. Therefore, implementation and exploitation of such solutions by the employer (as a controller of employee data) must be done in compliance with the rules for processing of personal data under Art.

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Legal IT Group

JANUARY 22, 2024

With this regard, it is essential to know about the privacy legislation of this country since, nowadays, most internet businesses process the personal data of their clients, and they should do it in compliance with data protection laws. So, what “agreed in principle” proposals are worth paying attention to?

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Debevoise Data Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The big news this November was the European Data Protection Board (the “EDPB”) issuing its highly anticipated post- Schrems II data transfer guidance, followed just a day later by the European Commission’s draft updated Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”) (see our blog post here ).

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Lineal Services

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Its global reach ensures accessibility and compliance across jurisdictions , a necessity in todays fast-paced and interconnected legal landscape. Whether youre reviewing documents or strategizing workflows, RelativityOne keeps everyone aligned. Relying on varied practices from different providers increases risk.

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Debevoise Data Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Key takeaways this April include: UK children’s data protection focus continues: Businesses may wish to review policies and procedures for dealing with children’s data in light of recent UK ICO fines and guidance, especially to ensure that terms of use are adequately enforced.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Case management and document organization solutions can save time and reduce errors. These solutions can integrate features like task management and document storage to create a more cohesive experience for you and your team. Streamline Document Management Manual document management can be a time-consuming drain on resources.

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Percipient

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Contract repository management: A well-organized contract storage system makes it easier to access and track important documents. Compliance monitoring: Legal specialists can make sure your contracts stay in line with new regulations, which, in turn, can help reduce legal risks. This keeps contracts moving without unnecessary delays.

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Legal IT Group

JULY 5, 2023

The role of codes of conduct in protecting personal data and what you need to know about compliance (and the consequences of deciding to comply but not doing so). The medical facility requests the patient’s consent to transfer his or her medical documentation (from the biobank in this case) for scientific analysis.

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Percipient

JANUARY 23, 2025

It scans the document, picks out key details like clauses or terms, and flags anything that might be an issue or doesnt match your requirements. Most tools are designed to handle commonly used file formats like Word, PDF, or even scanned documents, so the process is straightforward.

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CaseFox

MAY 30, 2023

In today’s digital age, data security is a critical concern for law firms. As custodians of sensitive client information, law firms must take proactive measures to safeguard data from cyber threats and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

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Clio

MARCH 7, 2025

To thoroughly assess your firms tech infrastructure and uncover potential gaps, consider these key questions: Are your case files, documents, client communications, and billing records easily accessible across systems? Do your current tools integrate seamlesslyor do you rely on manual data entry between platforms?

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Legal IT Group

APRIL 2, 2025

Definition of personal data 1.2. Rights of data subjects 1.4. Privacy concepts and roles Technologies, most impacting on privacy and data protection 2.1. Social media advertising, based on personal data 2.2. PRIVACY PROTECTION IN THE MODERN WORLD 1.1. Such an identifier is personal data.

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Legal IT Group

MARCH 21, 2023

Therefore, a logical question arises: what should an employer know about the use of personnel monitoring tools in order not to violate the requirements of personal data protection legislation? Justifying the need for monitoring The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) does not prohibit surveillance of employees in the workplace.

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MatterSuite

JUNE 1, 2023

The repercussions of a data breach in the legal sector can be severe, ranging from reputational damage to regulatory non-compliance. In this blog, we will explore the essential elements of data security that every legal department should know of. We will delve into the potential risks and challenges faced by law firms.

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MatterSuite

JUNE 1, 2023

The repercussions of a data breach in the legal sector can be severe, ranging from reputational damage to regulatory non-compliance. In this blog, we will explore the essential elements of data security that every legal department should know of. We will delve into the potential risks and challenges faced by law firms.

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MatterSuite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

But with the increase of business information in layers, comes the challenge of protecting personal and sensitive information, too. Amidst a world where cyber threats are becoming very advanced and prevalent, it is now imperative to uphold robust compliance to security frameworks, as well as sufficient cybersecurity measures , to secure data.

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Centerbase

MARCH 31, 2025

Managing a law firm requires more than overseeing cases and delegating tasksit demands a strategic approach that balances client expectations, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This includes financial management, client communication, human resources, compliance, marketing, and technology integration.

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Debevoise Data Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The CMA further highlighted that transparency around the data used to train FMs is critical to reducing bias and improving accuracy of outputs, and to ensuring accountability. Two areas that have been stressed previously in the data protection compliance context.

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Debevoise Data Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

When calculating the fine, the CNIL cited the large scale of the data processing and the high proportion of minors (38% were between 13 and 17) as aggravating factors. The fines follow non-compliance notices CNIL served to 60 organisations that did not allow users to refuse cookies as easily as to accept them.

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