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Posted on March 25, 2020June 12, 2020 by Duane Morris

How to Heed Privacy Law in the Midst of a Pandemic

As countries grapple with the global threat of COVID-19, some are leveraging user location data and tracking apps to model potential contamination paths. China has tapped into its facial recognition tools to track the virus and has deployed drones that tell people to wear masks. Singapore has launched an app called TraceTogether which uses Bluetooth to determine who could be at risk of infection. And the United Kingdom is reportedly in talks with telecom providers on how to best use location data to stem the crisis.

But the coronavirus turning the world upside down does not mean companies can throw out the General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act, as well as other privacy protections.

To read an excerpt from this article, which quotes Duane Morris partner Sandra Jeskie, please visit the firm website.

Posted on July 31, 2019September 25, 2019 by Eric J. Sinrod

European Union Seeks to Update and Centralize Internet Law

While issues relating to Brexit and Boris Johnson becoming the Prime Minister of England have tended to dominate the news across the pond, not to be lost in the shuffle are reports that the European Union is in the process of creating a new law that would add further regulation of online content. The new law, titled the Digital Services Act, seeks to replace an older commerce directive from two decades ago with an updated and legally binding law. The law is reported to address a wide array of digital platforms and supposedly would focus on all aspects of tech.

So, what are some of the reported features of the Digital Services Act? Continue reading “European Union Seeks to Update and Centralize Internet Law”

Posted on April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 by Duane Morris

What Is Personal Information? In Legal Terms, It Depends

In early March, cybersecurity professionals around the world filled the San Francisco Moscone Convention Center’s sprawling exhibition halls to discuss and learn about everything infosec, from public key encryption to incident response, and from machine learning to domestic abuse.

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Companies should not overthink [data privacy and personal information]. Instead, data privacy lawyers said businesses should pay attention to what information they collect and where they operate to best understand personal data protection and compliance.

As Duane Morris LLP intellectual property and cyber law partner Michelle Donovan said:

“What it comes down to, is, it doesn’t matter what the rules are in China if you’re not doing business in China. Companies need to figure out what jurisdictions apply, what information are they collecting, where do their data subjects reside, and based on that, figure out what law applies.”

To read the full text of this article, please visit the MalwareBytes website.

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Duane Morris

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Webinar Series

Duane Morris is presenting a series of webinars on strategic planning and compliance with the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation, a far-reaching EU law that affects any company doing business in the European Union. The GDPR establishes a broad range of requirements for enhanced data security, along with significant penalties for non-compliance. As the European Union focuses on protecting the data privacy of EU citizens, the GDPR has greatly expanded jurisdiction.

Join an interdisciplinary team of Duane Morris attorneys for an in-depth discussion of GDPR, along with timely and practical strategies to prepare your business for compliance with this complex rule.

For more information or to register online, please visit the Duane Morris LLP website.