Latest California Privacy Rules Draw Criticism from All Sides
June 01, 2024
Business, labor and consumer interests expressed sharply differing views at a public forum last month over proposed California rules that would govern how companies use customers' personal information for anything from hiring decisions to advertising.
Big Law Looks To Influence Vendor-Developed AI
June 01, 2024
In the AI edition of the classic "build versus buy" dilemma, some marquee firms have opted to leverage their position as the largest buyers of legal tech to influence vendor development of AI-powered services to suit their needs.
5 Ways AI Strengthens Client Relationships and Revenue Generation
June 01, 2024
Maintaining consistent communication with clients can be time-consuming for most law firm professionals. It requires a substantial commitment of resources to stay informed about recent events and developments relevant to the client's business. The time has never been better for firms to start introducing technology, like AI, to improve their overall business.
China Finalizes New Regulations to Relax Personal Data Exports from China
May 01, 2024
Nearly six months after the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) was first introduced for public consultation, the much-awaited final rules on Regulating and Facilitating Cross-border Data Flows were published and came into effect on March 22, 2024. The New Regulations largely repeat the Draft Regulations, but now have further relaxed personal data exports from China.
Unraveling The American Data Privacy Patchwork: Will the American Privacy Rights Act Succeed?
May 01, 2024
As the focus on protecting personal data continues to grow with the ever-widening adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, exponential increases in the number and breadth of data breaches, and growing awareness of the risk posed by data brokers, the time appears right for a U.S. federal data privacy regulation to succeed in Congress. But is the new American Privacy Rights Act that regulation?
Lessons for CISOs from the SolarWinds Breach and SEC Enforcement
May 01, 2024
In an era where digital threats loom large, the responsibilities of Chief Information Security Officers have expanded beyond traditional IT security to encompass a broader governance, risk management, and compliance role. The infamous SolarWinds Corp. attack illustrates the complex cybersecurity landscape CISOs navigate.
Shielding Law Practices: Mitigating Vendor Risks to Safeguard Client Confidentiality
May 01, 2024
Because vendors often access clients' internal systems, customer data, and intellectual property, they will always be a magnet for hackers searching for valuable data. Bad actors will always look for the weak spots in a firm's defenses, including those deployed by a firm's vendors and other third parties. And signs point to a growing number of cyberattacks, not a lessening of them.
