Unique and detailed data protection legislation is currently under consideration by the Chicago City Council. If passed in its current form, the Data Collection and Protection Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) would impose consent, notification, and … [Read more] about Chicago City Council Considers Data Collection and Protection Legislation
FBI Publishes its 2017 Internet Crime Report
The FBI recently published its 2017 Internet Crime Report highlighting trends and statistics compiled by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (“IC3”) during 2017. The report compiles data from a total of 301,580 complaints which reported losses … [Read more] about FBI Publishes its 2017 Internet Crime Report
EU Supervisory Authorities Disclose DPO Notification Tools
Shortly after the GDPR’s entry into application on May 25, 2018, several EU Supervisory Authorities have activated online Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) notification tools, allowing organizations to communicate the contact details of their DPO to … [Read more] about EU Supervisory Authorities Disclose DPO Notification Tools
Vermont Passes New Data Broker Law
Under a Vermont law, data brokers that process information regarding Vermont residents are now subject to registration and security requirements beginning January 1, 2019. Included in the new law are three notable components: (1) a broad statutory … [Read more] about Vermont Passes New Data Broker Law
European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee Targets EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, Cloud Act
On June 12, 2018, the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) passed a resolution calling on the European Commission to suspend the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield unless the U.S. fully complies with the framework’s … [Read more] about European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee Targets EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, Cloud Act