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Hong Kong Privacy Regulator Highlights Data Security Guidance as Cyberattacks Increase

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data reminds organisations to review and implement appropriate data security measures amidst more data breaches. By Kieran Donovan, Anthony Liu, and Jacqueline Van On 13 February 2023, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong Kong (PCPD) published an article titled “Guidance on Data Security – Heightened Importance of Data … Continue Reading

Hong Kong Issues Guidance on Recommended Data Security Measures

The guidance outlines steps that organizations should take to enhance data security as hybrid working and learning introduce new risks. By Kieran Donovan and Malika Sajdik On August 30, 2022, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong Kong (PCPD) issued a Guidance Note on Data Security Measures for Information and Communications … Continue Reading

China Issues Draft Data Security Law for Public Comment

The proposed Data Security Law has a broad jurisdictional scope and will expand the PRC’s regulatory framework for information and data. By Hui Xu, Gail E. Crawford, Jennifer C. Archie, Kieran Donovan, and Aster Y. Lin On July 3, 2020, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) … Continue Reading

A New Era for Data Protection in Brazil

Brazilian Congress passes a data protection bill that seeks to improve privacy and cybersecurity. By Amadeu Ribeiro and Thiago Luís Sombra (Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados) and Jennifer Archie and Terese Saplys The Brazilian Congress has been working on a bill relating to the protection of personal data for over eight … Continue Reading

Court Rules on D-Link Motion to Dismiss in FTC Matter

By Michael Rubin, Scott Jones, Cooper Rekrut On September 19, 2017, Judge Donato of the Northern District of California ruled on Defendant D-Link System Inc.’s (D-Link) Motion to Dismiss, which challenged claims by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that D-Link’s conduct constituted unfair and deceptive trade practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. … Continue Reading

Webcast: The Role of General Counsel Before and After a Data Breach Incident

Speakers: Jennifer Archie, Kevin Boyle, Gail Crawford & David Schindler The legal and business consequences of recent high-profile data breaches are varied and severe. Today, lawyers and executives for large enterprises must assess and advise on complex multi-jurisdictional notification, investigation, litigation and remedial issues that arise following a major data breach incident. How are general … Continue Reading

Data Security: Compliance and Enforcement in the Hospitality Industry

August 2 Webcast to Consider Risks and Responses A recent high-profile enforcement action by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides meaningful context and occasion for examining data security risks in the hospitality industry. In late June, the FTC filed suit against global hospitality company Wyndham Worldwide Corp. and three of its subsidiaries for alleged data security … Continue Reading
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