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: How often companies and data protection officers should review their notices Employee vs. customer privacy notices Online vs. offline privacy notices Language requirements and more
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
Adam Aft and Peter George join the show to discuss the findings of Baker McKenzie’s latest Digital Transformation and Cloud Survey, which captures major trends and attitudes toward the use of data through a global lens of respondents in legal, technology and procurement roles, across major industries. Listen to hear: ● What’s new in this edition of the survey ● Key trends identified ● What’s on the horizon for cloud with the new Biden administration
Brian Hengesbaugh and Partner Paul Glass dissect the recent guidance issued by the ICO in response to the SoldWinds cyber attack. Listen to hear: ● an overview of what the guidance says ● why the ICO decided to release guidance in regards to this incident ● how companies should best approach the 72-hour notification rule.
Harry Valetk, a partner in our New York office, joins Brian Hengesbaugh to discuss the global privacy issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations. Tune in to hear: ● the immediate privacy issues to consider in regards to the vaccine ● whether a privacy impact assessment is warranted ● the privacy perspective on employers mandating vaccination.
Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Jessica Nall, partner in Baker McKenzie’s San Francisco/Palo Alto office. Jessica and Brian discuss the series of cybersecurity incidents former giant Yahoo experienced in 2013 and 2014, and Jessica’s lessons learned as a lead attorney representing individuals in those cases in the following government investigations in 2016. Listen in to hear: ● What went wrong in the case, and why those failures remain relevant today ● How companies can avoid…
Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Marcela Robledo, partner in Baker McKenzie’s San Francisco office, to discuss trends in technology transactions. Tune in to hear about: ● Diligence companies should perform on vendors prior to completing a transaction ● Contractual provisions that can be implemented to mitigate risk ● Tips on negotiating with vendors who aren’t keen to compromise
In the first episode of our Digital Commerce, Marketing and Advertising Series, London Partners Helen Brown and Julia Hemmings are joined by Lauren McGuirl, Director of Commercial Disputes at CEDR, to talk about the forthcoming P2B Regulation, that comes into force on July 12, 2020. We take a look at: ● the implications for platforms and the businesses who rely on them ● the threshold questions – which arrangements does the regulation apply to? ●…
Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Ben Slinn (Associate, London) and Brandon Moseberry (Partner, Chicago) to discuss developments around Children’s data in the United Kingdom and United States. Tune in to hear: ● Overview of the final version of the UK ICO’s Age-Appropriate Design Code of Practice for Online Services ● Things companies should do now to address the new code ● General guidelines to follow in the US in regards to children’s data
Joanna de Fonseka, a senior associate in Baker McKenzie’s London office, joins host Brian Hengesbaugh to discuss the use of contact tracing apps in the United Kingdom. Download and listen to learn: ● Takeaways from the recent guidance from the ICO on contact tracing apps ● Key privacy considerations as the use of contact tracing apps becomes a reality in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic ● Developments at the EU level regarding contact tracing…
In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Alyssa Auberger, Global Chair of Baker McKenzie’s Consumer Goods & Retail (CG&R) industry group, to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated existing trends and created new ones in the CG&R space. Download and listen to learn: ● How consumer behavior may be altered and what that means for brands ● How tech will help brands become more effective in the future ● Alyssa’s tips for CG&R…
In this episode, Brian welcomes back Lothar Determann, partner in our Palo Alto office, to cover the ins and outs of electronic signatures. Download and listen to learn: ● The benefits of using e-signature over traditional pen and paper ● Examples of areas of law where e-Signatures may not suffice ● Practical considerations to be made when choosing to execute a contract via e-signature
In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Amy de La Lama, a partner in our Chicago office. Amy and Brian discuss a top of mind topic: telehealth, and the changes to US privacy regulations or enforcement priorities that evolve in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You will hear: ● A summary of the current regulatory environment in the US regarding to privacy and telehealth ● How US authorities…