Vishnu V. Shankar
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A new legal mechanism to allow for transfers of personal data between the EU and the U.S. is now advancing after an October 7th, 2022 Executive Order was issued by U.S. President Biden (the “Executive Order”). The new mechanism is referred to as the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (the “Framework”) and is intended to replace … Continue Reading
In a joint press conference on March 25, 2022, U.S. President Joseph Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an agreement “in principle” on a framework, called the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (“Privacy Shield 2.0”), to replace the U.S.-EU Privacy Shield. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) places restrictions on personal … Continue Reading
Since the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) came into effect in May 2018 there have been numerous high-profile enforcement actions (~US$880m is the largest GDPR fine to-date) and private litigation (including class-action type claims). Notable fines have included the ~US$25m fine levied in October 2020 by the UK’s GDPR regulator against Marriott International for … Continue Reading
In the recent and significant Warren v DSG Retail Ltd [2021] EWHC 2168 (QB) decision the High Court in England clarified the limited circumstances in which claims for breach of confidence, misuse of private information and the tort of negligence might be advanced by individuals for compensation for distress relating to a cyber-security breach where … Continue Reading
The final version of the new standard contractual clauses (“SCCs”) were published by the European Commission on June 4, 2021. Many organizations that transfer or receive personal data originating in the European Economic Area (“EEA”) outside the EEA will be required to implement these SCCs with their customers, suppliers and affiliates by December 2022 to … Continue Reading
It has been reported that European Commission will publish the final versions of new forms of Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”) shortly (even potentially within the next few days). The Commission published draft versions of these SCCs and the implementing Commission Decisions in December 2020. These new SCCs are, arguably, the most significant development in European … Continue Reading
EU-U.S. and UK-U.S. Data Transfer Deals Advance with White House Executive Order
By Ryan P. Blaney, Vishnu V. Shankar, Kelly McMullon and Vincent J. Tennant on Posted in Data Privacy Laws, European Union, GDPR, Privacy Law
U.S. and EU Agree in Principle on New Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework
By Ryan P. Blaney, Vishnu V. Shankar, Alexander Dixey and Vincent J. Tennant on Posted in Data Privacy Laws, GDPR, International, Privacy Law
Growing Risks to Corporate Groups and the Global PE Industry from Robust European Privacy and Cybersecurity Enforcement
By Vishnu V. Shankar and Paul Hughes on Posted in European Union, GDPR, International, Legislation, Privacy Law
English High Court Clarifies Appropriate Causes of Action in Data Claim Where Defendant Was a Victim of Third-Party Cyber-Attack
By Steven Baker, Vishnu V. Shankar and Julia Bihary on Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Privacy Laws
Navigating the New Standard Contractual Clauses for International Data Transfers under the GDPR
By Ryan P. Blaney, Vishnu V. Shankar and Kelly McMullon on Posted in Cybersecurity, Data Privacy Laws, GDPR, International, Privacy Law
Preparing for the Final Version of the New EU Standard Contractual Clauses for International Data Transfers
By Vishnu V. Shankar, Kelly McMullon and Ryan P. Blaney on Posted in Data Privacy Laws, European Union, GDPR, Legislation, Privacy Law
