privacy

Understanding Calif.’s Game-Changing Data Protection Law: The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018

Emily Tabatabai and Antony P. KimPosted on July 13, 2018

Orrick partners Emily Tabatabai, Tony Kim and Jennifer Martin authored this article for Corporate Counsel on the sweeping implications for businesses of California’s newly-enacted privacy law. Members of our global Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Innovation Practice, Emily, Tony and Jennifer outline the reasons the new law will have “a significant impact on core business operations.”

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Data Protection Officer and IT Manager – Two Jobs That Do Not Match

Christian Schröder and Antony P. KimPosted on December 1, 2016

Companies required to appoint a data protection officer (“DPO” ) in Europe should carefully consider which candidate is best to select for the job. A company established in Bavaria, Germany, was recently fined by the Bavarian data protection authority (Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht, “BayLDA“) for appointing a DPO who at the same time held an operational position as an IT manager. The appointment was deemed to create a conflict of interests between the two functions. This decision could potentially influence the interpretation of the upcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR“) and thus influence the appointment of DPOs by international companies.

What is the FTC Doing About Privacy and Drones?

Erica Rothenberg and Aravind SwaminathanPosted on October 25, 2016

4 Major Takeaways from Federal Trade Commission FTC October 2016 panel on drones & privacy

Last week, as part of its Fall Technology Series, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) hosted a much-anticipated workshop to explore the privacy concerns associated with drones. Although many in the audience hoped that this workshop would provide some insight into the FTC’s perspective and position on regulation of drones and privacy, the workshop left attendees with more questions than answers. We were there, and provide you with some of the key takeaways.

What Happens When My Company Receives a National Security Letter? A Primer.

Aravind Swaminathan and Harry ClarkPosted on October 13, 2016

Cyber Security Keyboard Button National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Even today, most companies—even technology companies—do not think they have information that the U.S. Government wants or needs, particularly as it might relate to a national security investigation. The reality is that as terrorists and others who threaten national security use a broader spectrum of technology resources to communicate and to finance and conduct operations, the U.S. Government has significantly increased its collection of data from technology companies and others.

Internet Providers on Notice: Draft Privacy Regulations Coming Soon

Sam Castic, Emily Tabatabai, Aravind Swaminathan and Antony P. KimPosted on March 15, 2016

This month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for privacy regulations that will apply to broadband providers. The goals and objectives of the proposed regulations, which will be offered by FCC Chairman Wheeler, are outlined in a short document that the FCC released. The proposed regulations will likely contain strict privacy requirements that broadband providers have never before been subject to under federal law.

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