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Hong Kong launches public consultation on the framework for electronic health record sharing
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government recently launched a two-month public consultation to solicit views on the legal, privacy and security framework for the eHR sharing system, marking another step by the government toward reforming Hong Kong's health care framework.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 02 February 2012 | Practice Area: Systems
Cybercrime – victims watch out!
Being a victim of a cybercrime attack not only has a negative impact on the image of the hacked company but may also lead to damage claims against the company. Schoenherr offers a brief overview on dealing with claims against a company, protection from claims and existing national legislation.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 16 November 2011 | Practice Area: Security
Singapore's proposed data protection law – what are the implications?
The recent public consultation by the Singaporean government on consumer data protection has shed new light on the proposed shape of the nation's first comprehensive data protection law. This briefing asks what new hurdles will the law bring and how would they affect businesses in Singapore?
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 07 November 2011 | Practice Area: Databases
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WiFi wars: the real risk of cyber attack for companies and individuals
New revelations of the cyber threat to government and business identify the risk of attack even when stopping for a cup of coffee. This briefing argues that the solution is not to restrict the use of mobile computing devices but to enable access in a safe, controlled and informed manner.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 01 November 2011 | Practice Area: Security
Safeguarding against failure in major IT projects: coping with 'black swan' events
According to new research, major IT projects are twenty times more likely to fail than other projects, especially when affected by unpredictable “black swan” events. This briefing outlines how a well-crafted contract can contain mechanisms to provide practical solutions for possible contingencies...view abstract
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 17 October 2011 | Practice Area: Security
The firewalls have ears: privacy vs national security in the UK and China
This article, written by Mills & Reeve's Robert Weatherley, examines how the right to privacy is protected under UK and Chinese law and how new technology is increasingly encroaching on the protection and enjoyment of this right.
Law Firm: Mills & Reeve | Published: 09 September 2011 | Practice Area: Confidentiality
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Commercial in confidence: changes to global data privacy and security laws
Faced with new technological developments, existing data protection rules are proving insufficient to fully address all security and privacy concerns. This briefing from Mayer Brown reviews existing and proposed rule changes in the European Union, United States, Hong Kong, China and Vietnam.
Law Firm: Mayer Brown | Published: 31 August 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Data security breaches: the scope of liability for Japanese companies
Serious cyber attacks on Japanese companies' data networks are increasing in scale and frequency, as highlighted by the recent attacks on Sony, Sega and Nintendo. This month's IP newsletter takes a look at the recent Sony security incident and how the EU's IT regulation and enforcement responded.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 30 August 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Global IT and telecommunications update - August 2011
The monthly update on global legal developments in the IT, e-commerce, telecommunications and IP fields. Among the many updates covered in this month's edition are the opening up of Belgium's telecoms market, new copyright legislation in Hong Kong and amends to Spanish telecoms and e-justice law.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 19 August 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation 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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