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A glimpse into the future of cross-border data regulation

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This article was originally published by IAPP linked here. Recent global developments offer a glimpse into the future of cross-border data regulation. Historically, such regulations have focused on restrictions of cross-border transfers of personal data to achieve public policy goals on individual privacy rights. Today, cross-border data regulations are starting to cover a broader array of data, such as personal data, nonpersonal data and other company information, for a diversified range of public policy purposes…

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Responsible AI and the War for Talent

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Recent and rapid artificial intelligence developments have captured public attention and much has been discussed around how organizations will need to prepare. From an employment standpoint, the increasingly sophisticated potential for AI applications spans the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding, training and more. In the second report in our Workforce Redesign: Outlooks for Business Leaders series, we explore how businesses can responsibly address evolving AI risk in the context of recruitment and empower a more diverse…

In California Privacy Law

Video: Kids and Teens Online Safety and Privacy Roundtable

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Baker McKenzie recently hosted a roundtable discussion focused on Online Safety and Privacy for Children and Teenagers, led by Elizabeth Denham CBE, former UK Information Commissioner and consultant to our Toronto and London offices, and our California privacy and consumer protection partners Lothar Determann and Jonathan Tam. The session covered online youth protection laws and the perceived issues they’re intended to address, including protecting kids’ and teens’ mental health; the appropriateness of online materials and…

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European Commission Moves Towards U.S. Adequacy Decision for Data Transfers

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On December 13, the European Commission (“EC”) announced a draft decision on the adequacy of the U.S data protection regime to protect the personal data of European Union (“EU”) residents, the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). The DPF, which was initially announced in March 2022 as a political agreement between the EU and the U.S., and then bolstered by President Biden’s Executive Order (“EO”) in October 2022, opens the door for an EU-U.S. data transfer…

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Global Data Protection 2022 presented by the Practising Law Institute (PLI)

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On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, members of Baker McKenzie’s Global Data Privacy and Security Team, including Brian Hengesbaugh, Harry Valetk and Elizabeth Denham, presented at the Global Data Protection Program 2022 hosted by the Practising Law Institute. The program boasted an impressive line-up of data privacy experts from both government and industry to share practical insights. The half-day program was comprised of the following four segments: For More Information If you are interested to learn more about…

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Critical Steps for Increased Legal Certainty for EU to U.S. Personal Data Flows

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In March 2022, U.S. and EU leaders reached an agreement in principle on a new accord to protect data flows entitled the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (“EU-U.S. DPF”).  Today, the US Government has taken important steps to implement this critical data flow framework, and strengthen legal certainty for EU to US personal data transfers.   First, President Biden signed an Executive Order on “Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities” (“EO”). The EO enhances privacy…

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Data protection trends in children’s online gaming

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Children now spend a lot of time playing games online, but the gaming industry has received less scrutiny than social media or streaming platforms over privacy concerns. As gaming grows, the scale of user vulnerability increases as well. Many young people do not understand the data risks posed by online games. Luckily, privacy regulators are increasingly focusing efforts toward protecting children’s safety and autonomy online. Young people enjoy online games because they allow for play, learning and…