Despite the fact that the CISO's duties are growing in scope and importance, and data protection has become a board-level concern, many security leaders still do not have a direct line to the CEO.
April 01, 2021Jake Frazier
This article discusses the key lessons that can be taken from a series of recent surveys that seek to understand the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the industry from the perspective of legal executives and frontline lawyers in U.S. firms and corporate law departments.
April 01, 2021Sean FitzpatrickIf we intend to minimize the risk of a successful attack, we must accept cybersecurity as an ongoing, evolving, relentless effort that requires diligence and discipline. And we have to throw more money at it, too.
April 01, 2021Heinan LandaWhile the concept of digital vaccine passports might seem like a perfect solution, implementation is muddled not only by administrative feasibility, but the web of legal and business considerations raised if requiring the passport to return to the workplace or enter a business. This article untangles some of these complex legal considerations, including privacy and ethical concerns, offering employers guidance in evaluating their feasibility at the workplace.
April 01, 2021Emily N. Litzinger and Alexa R. HanlonCalifornia named five members to the inaugural board of the California Privacy Protection Agency, a new entity created by voters in 2020 that will enforce the state's sweeping consumer privacy laws.
April 01, 2021Mike ScarcellaJust as the pandemic has challenged every aspect of our lives, the shift to a remote work environment has significantly impacted e-discovery and the ethical obligations of attorneys in this ever-evolving technological and legal landscape.
April 01, 2021Joseph Tate and Emily PlowchaThe intersection of foreign laws governing data collection and cross-border discovery operations continues to be a potentially volatile conjunction.
March 01, 2021Ryan CostelloNow that depositions and other legal proceedings are now virtual, remote exercises in most cases. It doesn't mean, however, that the rules have relaxed. If anything, it's more important than ever to follow best practices and pay attention to security.
March 01, 2021Tony DonofrioIn this Privacy Alert Roundup, we'll take a look at Virginia's new proposed data protection law, a new proposed federal banking rule regarding cybersecurity incidents, and how lackadaisical vendor risk management can come back to bite you in court.
March 01, 2021Rebecca PerryWith the start of the Biden administration and a DOJ very likely led by Merrick Garland, predictions have begun about future trends in government enforcement. Two pieces of conventional wisdom emerge: First, the focus will shift to more white-collar crime enforcement actions. And second, the healthcare industry will continue to be a major focus for investigators and prosecutors.
March 01, 2021Ty E. Howard, Scarlett S. Nokes, Gene R. Besen and Jason P. Mehta
