Our Blog is Moving!
To our valued readers of the Chronicle of Data Protection blog: we are changing how we deliver our content. As of today, we have moved the blog to a new technology platform: Hogan Lovells Engage.
Hogan Lovells Launches Global Privacy Guide to Support Businesses with COVID-19 Exit Plans
As the world focuses its efforts on the right strategy to beat the coronavirus and make normal life safe again, businesses are devising and implementing a variety of measures to deal with the COVID-19 crisis which rely on the collection, use and dissemination of personal data. To assist with this challenge and ensure that privacy and cybersecurity aspects are appropriately addressed, Hogan Lovells has released today a detailed guide providing legal analysis and practical recommendations. The guide is made available in this post.
Return to Workplace U.S. Memorandum for Employers
As companies in the United States work to re-open physical workplaces, they must navigate an array of federal, state, and local laws that relate to employees, including requirements to keep workplaces safe while protecting employee privacy. Hogan Lovells partner Harriet Pearson contributed to a timely memorandum published on May 13 by the HR Policy Association. This memorandum is made available in this blog post.
Now Available: Biometric Data — Power, Promise and Privacy Challenges (Panel Discussion Materials)
On February 26, Hogan Lovells participated in a panel discussion about the privacy and security concerns with biometric data at the RSA Conference. The recording and slideshow are now available on our blog.
Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Ranked as a Top-Tier Practice by Chambers USA for 9th Consecutive Year
The Chambers USA 2020 lawyer rankings have been released for Privacy & Data Security. The team is once again Band 1 for Privacy & Data Security for the 9th consecutive year and made the spotlight table for Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare.
EDPB Weighs-In on Tools for Fighting the COVID-19 Health Crisis; HL Team Updates Summary of DPA Views
Data protection authorities from around the world are stepping in to provide their input and guidance on the matter of data processing activities and the fight against the coronavirus. Hogan Lovells’ global Privacy and Cybersecurity team maintains a tracker of guidance from 30+ European data protection authorities, which we are making available with this post.
Now Available — AdTech and Privacy: Managing Risk in a Complex and Evolving Digital Economy (Webinar Materials)
On Wednesday April 15, Hogan Lovells and Ankura hosted a webinar about the impact of the GDPR and CCPA on cookies and similar AdTech tracking technologies. James Denvil from Hogan Lovells’ Privacy and Cybersecurity practice was joined by senior directors from Ankura to share best practices and perspectives. The webinar recording and slides are now available on our blog.
Now Available: U.S. Consumer Financial Issues during COVID-19 and Beyond (Webinar Materials)
During this webinar, Hogan Lovells attorneys discussed the latest developments on consumer financial issues and how you can steer your organization in today’s rapidly changing COVID-19 environment and beyond. The webinar recording and slides are now available on our blog.
Webinar Invitation — Prepare for Global Data Class Actions
Please join us on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 for a one-hour webinar discussion during which Partners from Hogan Lovells will provide a general overview of data class actions in the United States, Europe, Mexico, and Russia.
Hogan Lovells Asia Pacific Data Protection and Cyber Security Guide 2020
Today’s urgent focus on COVID-19 makes it easy to forget that data protection regulation saw significant development in the APAC region through 2019, with important legislative reforms and a number of new laws. What do you need to be doing to prepare your organization for the future? Our Asia Pacific Data Protection and Cyber Security Guide 2020 (linked in this blog post) takes you through the developments and key initiatives of APAC countries and discuss the implications of an ever-shifting landscape.
Webinar Invitation — AdTech and Privacy: Managing Risk in a Complex and Evolving Digital Economy
Join Hogan Lovells and Ankura on April 15, to learn about the impact of the GDPR and CCPA on cookies and similar AdTech tracking technologies. James Denvil from Hogan Lovells’ Privacy and Cybersecurity practice by senior directors from Ankura to share best practices and their perspectives.
Now Available: Global Employment and Data Privacy Considerations for COVID-19 (Webinar Materials)
On March 19 and 30, partners from the Employment and Privacy and Cybersecurity practice areas hosted webinars addressing issues that clients are facing as they respond to the global coronavirus pandemic. The webinar recordings and slides are now available on our blog.
COVID-19 Webinar Invitation — U.S. Employment Considerations
Please join us on Monday, March 30 for a webinar discussion with attorneys from Hogan Lovells’ Employment practice to address employment issues that our clients are facing due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Webinar Invitation — Global Employment & Data Privacy Considerations
Please join us on Thursday, March 19 for a one-hour webinar discussion during which Partners from Hogan Lovells’ Employment and Privacy and Cybersecurity practices will be making some global observations on employment issues our clients are facing and highlighting the specific impact coronavirus is having for employers, including with respect to data privacy.
Coronavirus and Data Protection: Europe’s Data Protection Authorities’ Views
Data protection authorities from around the world are stepping in to provide their input and guidance on the matter of data processing activities and the fight against the coronavirus. Hogan Lovells’ global Privacy and Cybersecurity team has compiled the guidance from various European authorities, which we are making available with this post.
(Discussion Recap) A Perfect Storm? Panel Discussion on Handling a Cybersecurity Incident
On Tuesday, 3 March 2020, we welcomed our financial services clients in London to a lively panel event, which covered the multitude of issues which arise in a cybersecurity incident. Using a hypothetical case study, revealed in a series of short animations, Hogan Lovells partners Philip Parish, Arwen Handley, Nicola Fulford and Peter Marta considered topics such as good cyber incident preparedness, board responsibility, data issues, regulatory notifications, litigation and regulatory enforcement risk, liaison with law enforcement, and follow-up steps, and answered questions covering the legality of ransom payments to the perpetrators of cyberattacks and insurance for cyber incidents. This post summarizes key messages of the event.
Now Available: CCPA Modified Draft Regulations Update (Webinar Materials)
On February 20, the Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity team addressed key changes in the California Attorney General’s modified draft CCPA regulations. The webinar recording and slides are now available on our blog.
In-Person Event: A Perfect Storm? Panel Discussion on Handling a Cybersecurity Incident
Please join us in our London offices for a lively panel discussion with on what financial institutions and service providers need to know about cybersecurity and cyber incident preparedness. The panel will examine the key challenges that companies face before, during, and after a cybersecurity attack, including cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, notification requirements, and litigation and regulatory enforcement risk.
Cybersecurity and the False Claims Act: A New Frontier for Contractor Liability? (Podcast Series)
Please tune in for an in-depth podcast discussion of cybersecurity and the False Claims Act, featuring Mike Vernick and Mike Scheimer.
Webinar Invitation — CCPA Modified Draft Regulations Update (Key Changes)
Please join us on Thursday, February 20 for a webinar discussion with Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity partners to address key changes in the California Attorney General’s modified draft CCPA regulations.
Webinar Invitation — From Regulation to Litigation: CCPA Litigation Defense
Please join us on Thursday, February 27 for a webinar discussion with Hogan Lovells attorneys Michelle Kisloff, Michael Maddigan, Adam Cooke, and Vassi Iliadis about the CCPA’s litigation impact and strategies for defending your interests.
Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Named a Law360 “Practice Group of the Year”
Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that our Privacy and Cybersecurity practice has been named a “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360. Our market-leading global Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice was recognized for its work on multiple headline-grabbing matters
Webinar Invitation — New TRACED Act and Robocall Year in Review: What you need to know
Please join us on Thursday, January 9 for a webinar discussion with Hogan Lovells attorneys Mark Brennan, Arpan Sura, and Kathryn Marshall Ali of how changes in robocall legislation may impact your compliance efforts.
Now Available: CCPA Update (Webinar Materials)
On November 14, 2019, the Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity team provided an important CCPA update. The webinar recording and slides are now available on our blog.