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EU Parliament Overhauls Consumer Data Protection
Everyone, especially corporate leaders, got a little paranoid last year when National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden pulled the alarm on U.S. surveillance. See, “NSA Revelations Boost Corporate Paranoia About State Surveillance,” Financial Times, (registration req'd.). That paranoia turned into palpable risk after reports emerged of the NSA tapping the phones of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and executives at Brazilian oil company. See, “United States Tracked Merkel's Phone Since 2002: Report.”'
Now, European countries have committed to overhauling their archaic data protection standards to mitigate the risks of economic espionage, and plan to include provisions to protect consumer information.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.