Implementing the NIST Privacy Framework – Govern Function
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Privacy Framework is a widely known control set used to assist organizations …
UK Proposes Reforms to Data Protection Laws
On 10 September 2021, the UK Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) published its long-awaited proposals for
France Moves to Stop Data Sharing with US
Under the CLOUD Act, companies registered in the United States are obligated to share with U.S. authorities data belonging to
French Regulator Cracks Down on Cookies
In June, the CNIL–France’s regulatory body for data privacy and protection–issued notices of noncompliance to approximately 40 companies that had
The Impact of Data Security Incident Trends on Commercial Transactions
The 2021 edition of BakerHostetler’s annual Data Security Incident Response Report – a report based on the firm’s experience with
UAE Moves to Regulate Data Privacy
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week announced plans to move forward with a federal data privacy protection law. Aptly ..
How Cybersecurity Frameworks Can Protect Your Organization (Even in the Event of a Breach)
It’s certainly no secret how damaging data breaches can be for organizations today. And if lost revenue and a tarnished ..
New Data Protection Agencies are Forthcoming
When we think about data privacy legislation, we usually think about rules, regulations, guidelines and best practices. However, not every ..
Three Data Privacy Bills to Watch
Staying on top of privacy legislation requires consistent effort. It’s overwhelming enough to keep track of the bills that do ..
How India’s DEPA Framework Uses Software to Empower Privacy Compliance
As detailed as laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) are, there
Uniform Law Commission Approves Template for State Privacy Laws
Last month, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC), a nonpartisan coalition of U.S. legal professionals, released a framework from which states ..
Maryland Governor Creates Privacy Officer Roles
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan took steps to improve his state's data privacy practices last week. In two executive orders, the ..