Providing timely updates and perspectives on current events, legislation, regulatory enforcement, and a myriad of other topics that pertain to the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of data.
China Passes the Personal Information Protection Law
The law will take effect on November 1, 2021 giving companies under two months to ensure their privacy policies and systems comply.
On August 20, the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress of China passed a sweeping privacy law meant to ensure heightened security of Personal Information (“PI”) and regulates data standards. Broadly, the law tracks with other omnibus privacy protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) in the European Union.
Technology and Data Privacy Implications for Driver Relationships
It is no surprise that technology is driving change in the motor carrier industry. In fact, we are observing a perfect trifecta of challenges as technology and carrier business converge. The technological solutions that have driven efficiency and profitability are allowing for far greater visibility and access to data than ever before.
Revised Approach to Standard Contractual Clauses Creates Key Deadlines and Offers Long-Awaited Answers
The European Commission’s long-awaited updates to the Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”) have arrived. Data protection lawyers globally have eagerly anticipated these changes, which are necessary to address a legal landscape re-made by the GDPR and, more recently, the Schrems II decision.