Baker McKenzie

July 31, 2020

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Department of Commerce Updated FAQs on Privacy Shield

The US Department of Commerce has updated its FAQs on the EU-US Privacy Shield Program in light of the July 16, 2020 decision by the...

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Ben Slinn

July 27, 2020

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ICO issues statement on Schrems II - EDPB FAQs apply to controllers and processors in the UK

On 27 July 2020 the ICO issued a statement in response to the judgement of the CJEU in Schrems II.

The ICO has confirmed that the

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Robin Samuel

July 25, 2020

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California publishes "Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening"

The State of California today published an "employer playbook" for reopening that includes detailed guidance on the following topics:

How...

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Ben Slinn, Joanna de Fonseka

July 23, 2020

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Brexit and Binding Corporate Rules: Latest update from the EDPB

The European Data Protection Board ("EDPB") has published an Information Note on Binding Corporate Rules ("BCRs") for groups of...

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Robin Samuel

July 20, 2020

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Employee Childcare Leave During the Pandemic

Watch our latest video chat on federal, state and local leave available to employees who need time off from work because of school...

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Ben Slinn

July 20, 2020

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ICO publishes annual report - what to look out for over the next 12 months

Today the ICO published its 2019-20 annual report, which covers the 12 month period up to 31 March 2020.

The report notes that...

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Ben Slinn

July 20, 2020

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European Data Protection Board adopts statement on CJEU's ruling in Schrems II, and latest from ICO in the UK

During the European Data Protection Board's 34th plenary session on Friday 17 July, it adopted a statement on the CJEU's ruling in...

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John Groom

July 16, 2020

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Platforms do not engage in CTP under current law: AG confirms Copyright Directive is new invention.

Advocate General Saugmandsgaard Oe has recommended that the CJEU finds that platforms do not engage in CTP: "Any ‘primary’ liability...

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Harry Valetk

July 16, 2020

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European Court of Justice Strikes Down Privacy Shield (again!)

The European Court of Justice's ("ECJ") has struck down the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework. Following the ECJ's 2015 decision to...

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Harry Valetk

July 15, 2020

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California AG Publishes CCPA FAQs

California's Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, published a list of Frequently Asked Questions related to the California Consumer Privacy...

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Ben Slinn

July 15, 2020

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E-Privacy Regulation - German Presidency takes over task of moving things forward in the Council

Germany recently took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union ("Council") from 1 July 2020 , and published a discussion...

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Ben Slinn

July 14, 2020

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ICO updates regulatory approach during COVID-19 and beyond

The ICO has announced today that it has updated its regulatory approach during COVID-19, which it first published on 15 April 2020 (you...

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Ben Slinn

July 13, 2020

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Is consent compulsory for collecting contact details for COVID-19 contact tracing?

The ICO has published updated guidance for organisations which are asked by the government to collect and retain information about...

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Aaron Grant

July 13, 2020

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COVID-19 UK: Petitions Committee recommends extra support for new parents

As a result of a petition started on petition.parliament.uk calling for an extension of maternity leave by three months with pay, the...

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Valerie Mirko

July 13, 2020

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SEC Proposes to Raise Form 13F Threshold from $100 million to $3.5 billion

On July 10, 2020, the SEC proposed to increase the reporting threshold for Form 13F filings. Since 1975, institutional investment...

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Harry Valetk

July 11, 2020

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Florida Becomes the First State to Enact DNA Privacy Law Blocking Insurers from Genetic Data

This month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the nation's first DNA privacy law prohibiting life, disability, and long-term...

Jaspreet Takhar

July 10, 2020

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Top 5 Takeaways from new MHRA Guidance on Medical Device Software

The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) updated its guidance on medical device standalone software last month.

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Julia Hemmings, Helen Brown

July 10, 2020

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CMA secures refunds from second major holiday lets firm

The CMA has obtained a second formal commitment from another major UK holiday lettings company, Sykes, following undertakings received...

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Sue McLean

July 8, 2020

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FCA announces EIOPA cloud rules won't be adopted in UK

The FCA, the UK financial services regulator, has announced that it doesn’t intend to apply the new EIOPA cloud guidelines for insurance...

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Kristin Horn

July 8, 2020

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Baker McKenzie Partner Skip Rankin Named to 2020 Legal Power List

Baker McKenzie Partner Clyde E. "Skip" Rankin, III has been named to A Word About Wind's Legal Power List, a ranking of the brightest and...

Sunny Mann

July 7, 2020

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UK Imposes First Global Human Rights Sanctions

On Monday 6 July 2020, the UK introduced the first sanctions under its new Global Human Rights sanctions regime, targeting 47 individuals...

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Valerie Mirko

July 6, 2020

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A Closer Look at How the 2020 Proposed DOL Fiduciary Rule Intersects with Reg BI

Is the third time the charm? In our most recent client alert, we take a look at how the Department of Labor's long-awaited fiduciary rule...

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John Groom

July 6, 2020

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Loot Boxes: Pressure for Regulation: High. Actual Use: Low.

Ofcom has released its Online Nation report for 2020.

One of the most interesting stats included is that less than 6% of children...

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John Groom

July 2, 2020

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Ten Lords a-Looting: House of Lords demands regulation of loot boxes

The House of Lords have made several gambling regulation recommendations in order to try and reduce the risk of harm caused by gambling,...

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Joanna de Fonseka

July 2, 2020

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ICO publishes new guidance for businesses collecting personal data for contact tracing

As UK lockdown measures ease and businesses reopen, the ICO has issued new guidance for businesses asked to record and maintain personal...

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Valerie Mirko

July 1, 2020

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Life After the June 30 Reg BI Deadline: The DOL Fiduciary Rule Proposal, the Massachusetts Fiduciary Rule, and SEC Exams and FAQs

On June 29, 2020 the Department of Labor issued its long-awaited fiduciary rule re-proposal, just in time for all of us to turn from...

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Department of Commerce Updated FAQs on Privacy Shield

ICO issues statement on Schrems II - EDPB FAQs apply to controllers and processors in the UK

California publishes "Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening"

Brexit and Binding Corporate Rules: Latest update from the EDPB

Employee Childcare Leave During the Pandemic

ICO publishes annual report - what to look out for over the next 12 months

European Data Protection Board adopts statement on CJEU's ruling in Schrems II, and latest from ICO in the UK

Platforms do not engage in CTP under current law: AG confirms Copyright Directive is new invention.

European Court of Justice Strikes Down Privacy Shield (again!)

California AG Publishes CCPA FAQs

E-Privacy Regulation - German Presidency takes over task of moving things forward in the Council

ICO updates regulatory approach during COVID-19 and beyond

Is consent compulsory for collecting contact details for COVID-19 contact tracing?

COVID-19 UK: Petitions Committee recommends extra support for new parents

SEC Proposes to Raise Form 13F Threshold from $100 million to $3.5 billion

Florida Becomes the First State to Enact DNA Privacy Law Blocking Insurers from Genetic Data

Top 5 Takeaways from new MHRA Guidance on Medical Device Software

CMA secures refunds from second major holiday lets firm

FCA announces EIOPA cloud rules won't be adopted in UK

Baker McKenzie Partner Skip Rankin Named to 2020 Legal Power List

UK Imposes First Global Human Rights Sanctions

A Closer Look at How the 2020 Proposed DOL Fiduciary Rule Intersects with Reg BI

Loot Boxes: Pressure for Regulation: High. Actual Use: Low.

Ten Lords a-Looting: House of Lords demands regulation of loot boxes

ICO publishes new guidance for businesses collecting personal data for contact tracing

Life After the June 30 Reg BI Deadline: The DOL Fiduciary Rule Proposal, the Massachusetts Fiduciary Rule, and SEC Exams and FAQs