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Data privacy in China - additional online user control and data privacy protections
On 15 March 2012, new provisions on data privacy in China will come into effect. This article from King & Wood provides an analysis of the new provisions and what they mean both for the protection of online privacy rights as well as for risks posed to current internet content providers.
Law Firm: King & Wood | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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EU data protection law - sanctions get serious, governance grows up and individuals can erase their online past lives
On 25 January 2012, the European Commission released its long awaited proposals to revise the 1995 EU Data Protection Directive. The draft law takes the form of a Regulation and signifies a major reform of the general data protection law, which has been under review for the last few years.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Compulsory private sector data protection audits – is your house in order?
The UK Information Commissioner Christopher Graham recently announced that he is actively pursuing the ability to undertake mandatory audits for the private sector, which will mean that all companies will be legally obliged to allow the ICO to conduct an audit of their data protection compliance.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 07 November 2011 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Hungary adopts new act on data protection
The Hungarian Parliament has passed a new Act No. CXII of 2011 on data protection, which will enter into force in January 2012. The new Act retains the basic elements of the present Act, while providing extended rights for data subjects and new sanctions against infringers.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 08 September 2011 | Practice Area: Confidentiality
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Sharing is caring: new guidance on customer data
The Information Commissioner’s Office has published a new statutory code of practice on data sharing, setting out guidelines on when data can be shared and how it should be protected. This briefing outlines the main points of compliance and advises companies on how best to implement the changes.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 18 August 2011 | Practice Area: Data Subjects
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Ten steps every US organisation should take for greater data security
Data security breach notification is rapidly becoming a significant compliance risk for global enterprises. This briefing summarizes the rapid expansion of global data security breach notification requirements, and identifies ten key steps global enterprises should take to address them.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 12 August 2011 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Healthcare data in the cloud - a legal guide to the risks and rewards of cloud computing
While lower cost, 24/7 availability, and reliability are key benefits of cloud computing, a number of serious legal and regulatory issues should be considered before releasing sensitive patient data into the cloud. This Reed Smith article seeks to highlight some of those concerns and considerations.
Law Firm: Reed Smith | Published: 11 August 2011 | Practice Area: Freedom of Information
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Practice guidance: interim non-disclosure orders
The Master of the Rolls has issued a Practice Guidance for Interim Non-Disclosure Orders. This was originally published in draft form in an Annex to the Super-injunction Committee’s report. The Practice Guidance sets out the process recommended to be followed in the conduct of such cases.
Law Firm: Ministry of Justice | Published: 01 August 2011 | Practice Area: Central Government
Changes for companies in Hong Kong handling personal data
A look at the key provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Amendment Bill 2011 and the implications for companies that collect and use personal data in Hong Kong; who will be impacted by the changes, what the changes mean for businesses and the penalties for new and existing offences.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 01 August 2011 | Practice Area: Data Subjects
EU in danger of missing the point in cloud strategy debate
In the wake of the decision to hold consultations on the development of the European cloud computing strategy, Mimecast looks at whether the authorities are putting their efforts into chasing the wrong target, given the pressing issues surrounding data sovereignty.
Law Firm: Mimecast | Published: 08 June 2011 | Practice Area: Systems
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