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What We Learned from ILTACON'18
September 01, 2018
A wrap-up of the 2018 ILTACON.
Get Ready for California's Version of the EU General Data Protection Regulation
September 01, 2018
The entertainment industry is intensely focused on data collection and analytics as it seeks to maximize the exploitation of digital content. Just as those of us in the privacy field had begun to have a slight breather as much of the heavy lifting on the GDPR was finally behind us, lawmakers in California have passed the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA).
General Data Protection Regulation: Defense or Offense?
August 01, 2018
Ostensibly, GDPR's mission is to strengthen and unify the EU's protection of online privacy rights and promote data protection for citizens of the 28 countries currently in the EU. In the global economy, however, GDPR serves as an alarm to all countries with business flowing across Europe and well beyond. Where business flows, data follow.
Measuring Success in Cybersecurity
August 01, 2018
Cybersecurity concerns are akin to health concerns. You can practice a healthy lifestyle; you can get regular medical check-ups; you can be vigilant in monitoring your own body. Still, the question remains, “How do I know I'm healthy?” The answer is, “You don't.”
Five Takeaways from Recent Cybersecurity Developments by Colorado and the SEC
August 01, 2018
Colorado recently adopted a new law expanding companies' obligations in the event of a cybersecurity incident, and establishing new data security and disposal obligations. Recent announcements by the SEC likewise emphasize important responsive points for both companies and their personnel in the wake of an incident. Five key takeaways from these developments are highlighted in this article.
Protecting Privilege Before and After a Cyber Breach
August 01, 2018
Critical to any counsel working to prevent a cyber attack or respond to a successful cyber intrusion is an understanding of why and how to properly utilize both attorney-client and work-product privilege.
Is Gmail's New Ephemeral Messaging Service a Threat to Data Retention?
August 01, 2018
Despite some potential problems with widespread use of Gmail's 'confidential mode,' the new ephemeral messaging function can be easily managed from an information governance perspective.
Legal Tech: Approaches and Considerations for Discovery Cost Minimization and Recovery
August 01, 2018
The costs of litigation increase with ever more potentially responsive data, litigation technology options, and a truly global reach in the context of much litigation. In response, law firms must continue to consider viable approaches to broaching discussions surrounding the recovery of these costs both within the firm and, more importantly, with law firm clients.
Pitching Your Cybersecurity Case to Law Enforcement Agencies
August 01, 2018
This article focuses on the unique issues that arise in a specific but increasingly common scenario: when your client is the victim of a cybercrime.
Case Study: How Momkus McCluskey Virtualized Its IT for Better Security and Productivity 
August 01, 2018
Whatever direction we went with our IT, we wanted to make sure we would be following the absolute best practices from a security perspective. I needed to know that our data would be safe, secure, as well as fully backed up in case something went wrong.

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