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CHINA: Data and cyber – New guidelines you need to know

In the last two weeks the Chinese authorities have been busy providing much-anticipated guidance on the practical steps organisations must take to comply with the new data protection, cybersecurity and technology regulations. In short, the key developments are: Practical implementation guidance under PRC Cybersecurity Law Draft Guidelines on Multi Level Protection Scheme (MLPS) for information […]

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FTC Updates COPPA Guidance: Six-Step Compliance Plan for Your Business

Written by Michelle Anderson and Samantha Glazer In a June 21, 2017 blog post, the FTC announced updates to its Six-Step Compliance Plan for Your Business under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The revisions make clear that the FTC considers new business models (e.g., voice-activated devices) and products (e.g., connected toys) to be covered under COPPA. […]

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CHINA: PRC Cybersecurity Law – take action and monitor developments to avoid losing your China business

The PRC Cybersecurity Law is three weeks old, and non-compliant international businesses are already facing severe consequences. Since 1 June, twenty-two people engaged by a global technology giant have been arrested, and sixty online entertainment news sites have been shut down. The law continues to evolve. The latest guidance provides practical answers to previous areas […]

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Blog post: swiss-us privacy shield adopted, aligns with eu-us privacy shield

Written by Michelle Anderson The Department of Commerce International Trade Administration and Swiss Federal Council announced on January 11, 2017, the creation of a Swiss-US Privacy Shield framework that will “apply the same conditions as the European Union” under the EU-US Privacy Shield framework. This is welcome news for companies that transfer personal data from both the EU and Switzerland […]

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Presidential Commission Issues Recommendations for Improving Public and Private Sector Cybersecurity

Written by James Duchesne The President’s Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity (the “Commission”) recently issued a thoughtful report on improving the United States’ cybersecurity posture.  (The full report can be read here.)  The majority of the Commission’s recommendations would require action by the Trump Administration but may nonetheless prove influential.   The Commission was charged under President […]

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CHINA: significant changes to data and cybersecurity practices under PRC Cybersecurity Law

After a third deliberation, the Chinese government passed the new PRC Cybersecurity Law on 7 November 2016. The new law will come into force on 1 June 2017 and has significant implications for the data privacy and cybersecurity practices of both Chinese companies and international organisations doing business in China. The new PRC Cybersecurity Law […]

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