In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Privacy and Security, is joined by Anne Petterd, privacy and cybersecurity partner based in Sydney, as they discuss privacy in the metaverse, highlighting key concerns at the intersection of these two complex and cutting-edge issues. The two explore universal topics of trust, transparency and how they relate to personal data protection in the digital environment. Listen in to hear more about:
In this episode, Cynthia Cole, IP & Technology Partner based in Palo Alto, is joined by Jerome Tomas, Chair of the Firm’s Securities and Exchange (SEC) and Financial Institutions Enforcement Group based in Chicago, as the two discuss the SEC’s recently issued Final Rules for Cyber and what this means for public companies. Listen in to learn more about: Read our key takeaways blog post on the Final Rules here for more information.
In the second of this two-part series, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Privacy and Security at Baker McKenzie is joined by Cyrus Vance Jr., Global Chair of Cybersecurity, as the two continue their discussion on cybercrime, focusing on the National Cybersecurity Strategy recently released by the White House, which seeks to address cyber risk and resiliency in America. Listen in to hear their views about:
In the first of this two-part series, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Privacy and Security at Baker McKenzie, is joined by Cyrus Vance Jr., Global Chair of Cybersecurity, as the two discuss the alarming increase in cybercrimes, looking broadly at the trends, public safety risks and legal implications for the business community, particularly as it pertains to boards and senior management navigating the current threat landscape. Listen to learn more about: Want to Learn More?Stay tuned for part…
In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Privacy & Security, is joined by Ben Slinn, senior associate in London, as they discuss data privacy predictions across the globe for the year ahead. Listen in to hear about: For a more in-depth summary, view our blog post on 2023 trends and predictions linked here.
In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Chair of Global Privacy and Security, is joined by Rachel Ehlers, Privacy and Cybersecurity partner based in Texas, as they discuss the heightened focus on biometrics and key data privacy issues surrounding this prevalent technology. Listen in to hear about:
In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Privacy and Security, is joined by Cynthia Cole, IP, Data and Technology partner based in Palo Alto, as they discuss top-of-mind issues for global companies with respect to data and IP risk and reward in M&A. As a former CEO and General Counsel, Cynthia has extensive experience in a wide variety of complex technology and IP alliances and transactions, and offers her unique perspective on key issues facing companies…
In this episode, Manh Hung Tran, head of the Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group in Vietnam, is joined by Dominic Edmondson, Special Counsel in our IP Tech group based in Hong Kong, as they discuss the latest developments in the data privacy landscape in Asia. Listen in to learn about the wave of new privacy laws across the region and the new sets of requirements that they entail, as well as:
In this episode, Paul Glass, head of Cybersecurity in the UK, is joined by Teresa Michaud, co-chair of the North America Class Action subgroup, and Stephen Reynolds, partner based in Chicago, as they discuss consumer class actions in relation to data breaches and security incidents. Listen in to hear about:
In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Data Privacy and Security, is joined by Stephen Reynolds, partner in Chicago, as they discuss the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act, a law recently signed by President Biden, which requires key businesses to report certain ransomware incidents to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Listen in to hear about:
In this episode, Harry Valetk is joined by partners Francesca Gaudino, based in Milan, and Michaela Nebel, based in Frankfurt, as they discuss privacy notice obligations. Listen in to hear about whether or not data privacy notifications are still relevant and other key considerations that may be overlooked including:
In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Data Privacy and Security, is joined by Cy Vance, Global Chair of Cybersecurity based in New York, as they discuss the current cybersecurity threat landscape from a government, enforcement and litigation perspective. Listen in to hear about: ● Cy’s background as the former Manhattan District Attorney for 12 years, including his experience focusing on cybersecurity issues and building the District Attorney Office’s capability to address emerging threats…
In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Stephen Reynolds, data privacy and security partner in our Chicago office, to highlight developing trends surrounding the Log4j security vulnerability. In this episode, you will learn about: ● Log4j: what it is and why it’s important ● What organizations should be doing to prepare for and prevent a security event ● Legal risks and potential issues associated with this vulnerability
In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Adam Aft, Co-Head of Baker McKenzie’s Global Technology Transactions group is joined by Alexandra Coti, senior associate in our Paris office, to discuss The Data Business Booster, Baker McKenzie’s innovative new legal assessment tool. In this episode, you will learn about: ● How the tool helps organizations understand the current state of their data management and protection when using and sharing data ● What led to…
In this Connect on Tech episode, Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Ben Slinn to discuss the increased focus on and heightened protection around children’s data in the UK. Ben, a leading privacy attorney in our London office, reviews the new UK Age Appropriate Designs Code, intended to address key areas affecting data of children under the age of 18 with respect to online services. The Code, which companies are required to comply with from September 2, 2021, includes 15…
Brian Hengesbaugh and Julia Wilson, a leading employment and privacy partner in our London office, join for this episode of Connect on Tech to discuss privacy in the work place and key issues employers are facing. In this podcast, Brian and Julia take a deep dive into four key areas employers must carefully navigate in the data and privacy realm – i) the processing of testing and vaccination data, ii) employee monitoring in various guises from clever…
Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Michaela Nebel to discuss the enforcement of Schrems II, the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union from last July 2020 where they invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield with a focus on US government surveillance activities. This podcast looks squarely into enforcement activities in the aftermath of Schrems IIin Germany, and provides insight into the “coordinated audits of international data transfers” announced by various German data protection…
In this episode of Connect on Tech, our host, Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Francesca Gaudino, partner and head of Baker McKenzie’s Information Technology & Communications Group in Milan to discuss the EU Digital COVID Certificate that will facilitate safe free travel of citizens in the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 1, a month ahead of schedule, seven member states have decided to connect to the gateway and are issuing certificates, with more…
Partners Peter Chan and Valerie Mirko join Brian Hengesbaugh to discuss the SEC and cybersecurity, leveraging their own experiences with the agency to give an overview of the past, present and future. Listen to learn about: ● The evolution of the SEC’s focus on cybersecurity, particularly with regard to financial institutions ● An insider’s take on what may trigger SEC investigation ● What’s in store with the Biden administration and how companies should prepare
Bradford Newman joins Brian Hengesbaugh to cover the latest in the use of artificial intelligence in hiring and recruiting. Listen to hear: ● how the use of AI in hiring and recruiting can open companies up to new liabilities ● what the December 8th letter to the EEOC on AI hiring tools reveals about potential scrutiny of these tools under the Biden administration ● Brad’s suggestions for companies using or considering using AI-powered hiring tools