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Apr. 23, 2025

Sale of 23andMe’s Genetic Data: Lessons for Companies Around Sensitive Data

Apr. 16, 2025

Sale of 23andMe’s Genetic Data: Implications of the Motions for a Privacy Ombudsman and State Laws

Mar. 12, 2025

Managing Tracking Technologies and Their Privacy Dilemmas in 2025

Jan. 22, 2025

How Internal Investigations Can Let the Compliance Team Shine

Jan. 22, 2025

Fifty-Three Regulators Raise Cyber Expectations With Multi-State Breach Settlement

Dec. 18, 2024

Advertising Opt‑Outs Drive New Privacy Strategies in 2025

Nov. 27, 2024

Lessons From the Trenches: Winning Strategies for Defeating Pen Register Lawsuits

Nov. 27, 2024

Google’s Wiretap Cases Highlight Evolving Privacy Transparency Standards

Nov. 13, 2024

Unpacking the Second Circuit’s Bombshell VPPA Ruling

Nov. 6, 2024

Seventh Circuit Refuses to Compel BIPA Mass Arbitration Against Samsung: Takeaways and Lessons

Oct. 30, 2024

Seventh Circuit Refuses to Compel BIPA Mass Arbitration Against Samsung: Legal Analysis Breakdown

Oct. 23, 2024

Aftermath of the Ninth Circuit BIPA Liability Shake‑Up in Zellmer v. Meta

Aug. 14, 2024

Considerations for Adtech Stemming From Oracle’s $115‑Million Settlement

Jun. 12, 2024

Lessons From the Trenches: Winning Strategies for Defeating Pen Register Lawsuits

Apr. 17, 2024

Tracking Technologies: Compliance Challenges and Solutions

Apr. 3, 2024

Addressing the Operational Complexities of Complying With the Washington My Health My Data Act

Mar. 20, 2024

Court Hands FTC Grounds to Curb Data Broker Sales

Feb. 28, 2024

Legal and Ethical Issues in Use of Biometrics: FIDO, Identity-Proofing and Other Options

Feb. 21, 2024

Legal and Ethical Issues in Use of Biometrics: Modality Selection, Implementation and State Laws

Feb. 7, 2024

Progress? Recent Rulings Are One Step Forward, Two Steps Back for BIPA Defendants

Feb. 7, 2024

Avoiding Pitfalls in Cyber Insurance Applications and Claims

Jan. 24, 2024

Google’s Wiretap Cases Highlight Evolving Privacy Transparency Standards

Jan. 17, 2024

Tracking Technologies: Privacy Regulation, Enforcement and Risk

Dec. 13, 2023

Navigating a Breach As a Third-Party Service Provider: Notifications, Network Decisions and Preserving Privilege

Oct. 25, 2023

Private Actions Under the CPRA: Settlement Considerations and Mitigating Risk

Oct. 18, 2023

Private Actions Under the CPRA: Key Issues and Defense Strategies

Oct. 11, 2023

Former SEC Officials Discuss Aggressive Enforcement Climate

Oct. 4, 2023

Understanding the Fiduciary Exception to Attorney-Client Privilege

Sep. 13, 2023

Examining the Washington Attorney General’s FAQs on the My Health My Data Act

Aug. 2, 2023

Navigating Evolving Data Breach Litigation and Regulatory Risks

Jun. 21, 2023

Xbox and Alexa COPPA Case Lessons: Avatars, Biometrics and Other New Expectations

Jun. 14, 2023

Xbox and Alexa COPPA Case Lessons: Negotiating With the FTC Over Algorithms and Remedies

May 10, 2023

Aggressive Washington Health Privacy Law: Ten Compliance Priorities

May 3, 2023

Aggressive Washington Privacy Law: Right to Sue and Onerous Consent Obligations

Apr. 26, 2023

Tips for Working With Cyber Insurance Carriers Following a Ransomware Event

Apr. 5, 2023

Website-Tracking Lawsuits: Takeaways From New Dismissals of Wiretap Claims

Mar. 29, 2023

Website-Tracking Lawsuits: A Guide to New Video Privacy Decisions Starring PBS and People.com

Mar. 22, 2023

ECJ Ruling Expands Legal Professional Privilege

Mar. 8, 2023

BIPA Decisions Expand Potential Liability: What’s Next in Illinois and Other States?

Jan. 11, 2023

Something’s Gotta Give: Navigating Auditor Inquiries in Investigations (Part Two of Two)

Jan. 4, 2023

Something’s Gotta Give: Navigating Auditor Inquiries in Investigations (Part One of Two)

Dec. 7, 2022

Checklist for Preserving Privilege of Forensic Analyses Post Breach

Nov. 23, 2022

2) Looking Back on the Breach: Fundamentals of Preserving Privilege of Forensic Analyses in the Wake of a Data Breach

Oct. 26, 2022

Navigating the Interplay of Breach Response and Breach Notification

Sep. 14, 2022

Shaping the BIPA Landscape: Avoiding Liability

Sep. 07, 2022

Shaping the BIPA Landscape: Notable Trends and Developments

Aug. 10, 2022

Tips for How In-House Counsel Can Navigate Typical Ethical Dilemmas and Conflicts of Interest (Part Two of Two)

Aug. 3, 2022

Importance of In-House Counsel Discerning Their Client and Managing Evolving Attorney-Client Privilege Issues (Part One of Two)

Jul. 20, 2022

Looking Back on the Breach: Fundamentals of Preserving Privilege of Forensic Analyses in the Wake of a Data Breach

Jun. 29, 2022

Lessons From CISA for In-House Counsel on Mitigating and Managing MSP Breach Threats

Mar. 16, 2022

No End in Sight: Biometrics Litigation Trends

Feb. 2, 2022

Compliance Takeaways From the Latest GDPR Enforcement Statistics

Jan. 19, 2022

Privacy Resolutions for 2022

Oct. 20, 2021

Collective Actions in the U.K. After Lloyd v. Google

Sep. 22, 2021

Examining the Intersection of Voiceprints and Data Privacy Laws

Jul. 28, 2021

Will Supreme Court’s New Standing Test Tame the Real World of Class Actions?

Jun. 9, 2021

To “Cure” or Not to “Cure,” That Is the Question

Mar. 3, 2021

Six Ways to Address Privacy Concerns in Biometric Vendor Contracts

Mar. 3, 2021

Preserving the Privilege for In-House Counsel: Internal Investigations and Depositions

Feb. 24, 2021

Conduct Remedies: The Undervalued Element of Cybersecurity and Privacy Class Actions

Feb. 24, 2021

Preserving the Privilege for In-House Counsel: Communications and Common Issues

Feb. 17, 2021

Big Questions for BIPA Case Law in 2021

Feb. 3, 2021

Expect Continuing Regulatory Focus on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in 2021

Jan. 27, 2021

Steps to Protect Privilege for Data Breach Forensic Reports

Dec. 2, 2020

Facebook Wiretap Ruling Inspires Slew of Lawsuits Over Consumer Tracking

Nov. 4, 2020

Comparing U.S. and E.U. Approaches to Incident Response and Breach Notification

Oct. 14, 2020

Top Priorities for Compliance With Brazil’s New Personal Data Protection Law

Sep. 23, 2020

Data Breaches, Leaked Documents and the Attorney-Client Privilege: Can the Bell Really Be Unrung?

Aug. 19, 2020

After Capital One Ruling, How Will Companies Protect Forensic Reports?

Jul. 15, 2020

Google Decision Opens the Door for American-Style Class Action in U.K.: Six Ways to Avoid Liability

Jul. 8, 2020

Google Decision Opens the Door for American-Style Class Action in U.K.: Analyzing What Constitutes Harm

Jun. 10, 2020

After Capital One Ruling, How Will Companies Protect Forensic Reports?

Jun. 3, 2020

Preserving Privilege in Audits and Internal Investigations

May 6, 2020

Managing Ransomware’s Mutation Into a Public Data Breach

Apr. 29, 2020

What Is the Potential Liability for Zoombombing, and How Safe Are Zoom Alternatives?

Oct. 30, 2019

Broad but Limited Reach of GDPR Highlighted in ECJ Google Ruling on “Right to Be Forgotten”

Sep. 18, 2019

Strategies and Tactics for Developing an Effective Tabletop Exercise (Part One of Two)

Aug. 7, 2019

Lessons From SDNY Ruling on How to Preserve Privileged Communications With Attorney Consultants

Jul. 3, 2019

Reducing Risk in the Dawn of Equifax and Other Cyber Related Securities Fraud Class Actions

Apr. 3, 2019

Combatting Privacy Issues Arising From Geolocation Data Use: Understanding the Legal Landscape

Mar. 27, 2019

Navigating the Risks of Alternative Data Collection and Use

Mar. 20, 2019

Increased Post-Breach Discovery Turns Spotlight on Privilege

Feb. 27, 2019

Preserving Privilege in Communications Involving In-House Counsel

Feb. 13, 2019

Reducing Risk in the Dawn of Equifax and Other Cyber-Related Securities Fraud Class Actions

Jan. 23, 2019

Illinois Federal Court Denies Standing in BIPA Claim Against Google

Dec. 12, 2018

Illinois Appellate Decision Creates Split on Standing to Sue Under BIPA

Dec. 5, 2018

Answers to Four Critical Questions on Privilege in Internal Investigations

Sep. 19, 2018

Ohio Adopts Pioneering Cybersecurity Safe Harbor for Companies

May 9, 2018

The Right to Be Forgotten: English High Court Details When Google Must Delist Links to Crimes

May 2, 2018

Lessons on Litigation Privilege in Internal Investigations from the U.K.’s Bilta v. Royal Bank of Scotland Case

Feb. 14, 2018

NY AG and HHS Flex Regulatory Muscles in Recent Protected Health Information Breach Settlements

Feb. 14, 2018

Dynamic Regulations and Shareholder Actions Guide the Board’s Shifting Role in Cyber (Part Two of Two)

Jan. 31, 2018

Biometric Data Protection Laws and Litigation Strategies (Part One of Two)

Jan. 31, 2018

Dynamic Regulations and Shareholder Actions Guide the Board’s Shifting Role in Cyber (Part One of Two)

Dec. 6, 2017

Actions Under Biometric Privacy Laws Highlight Related Risks

Oct. 11, 2017

Reconciling Data Localization Laws and the Global Flow of Information

Sep. 27, 2017

New Criteria for Employee Monitoring Practices in Light of ECHR Decision

Sep. 13, 2017

Dispelling Myths About When Attorney-Client Privilege Applies to Communications With In-House Counsel

Aug. 3, 2016

Six State Secrets and Data Privacy Considerations in Chinese Internal Investigations 

Dec. 9, 2015

Proactive Steps to Protect Your Company in Anticipation of Future Data Security Litigation (Part Two of Two)

Jul. 29, 2015

Analyzing and Complying with Cyber Law from Different Vantage Points (Part Two of Two)

May 31, 2017

Reacting Quickly With a Nimble Incident Response Plan

Apr. 19, 2017

How to Walk the Tightrope of Cooperation and Privilege When Facing Government Investigations and Parallel Litigation

Mar. 8, 2017

Defense and Plaintiff Perspectives on How to Survive Data Privacy Collateral Litigation

Mar. 8, 2017

Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product While Cooperating With the Government: Implications for Collateral Litigation (Part Three of Three)

Feb. 22, 2017

Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product While Cooperating with the Government: Strategies to Minimize Risks During Cooperation (Part Two of Three)

Feb. 8, 2017

Third and Seventh Circuits Shed New Light on Spokeo Standing Analysis

Feb. 8, 2017

Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product While Cooperating With the Government: Establishing Privilege and Work Product in an Investigation (Part One of Three)

Nov. 30, 2016

Attorney-Consultant Privilege? Structuring and Implementing the Kovel Arrangement (Part Two of Two)

Nov. 16, 2016

Attorney-Consultant Privilege? Key Considerations for Invoking the Kovel Doctrine (Part One of Two)

Sep. 7, 2016

Lessons From Consumer Challenges to Email Review Practices

Jun. 22, 2016

How to Avoid Common Mistakes and Manage the First 48 Hours Post-Breach

Jun. 8, 2016

Minimizing Class Action Risk in Breach Response

Jun. 8, 2016

Eight Attributes In-House Counsel Look For in Outside Cybersecurity Counsel

May 25, 2016

Foreign Attorneys Share Insight on Data Privacy and Privilege in Multinational Investigations

May 25, 2016

Spokeo’s Impact on Data Breach Cases: The Class Action Floodgates Have Not Been Opened, But the Door Has Not Been Locked

May 11, 2016

When Do Consumers Have Standing to Sue Over Data Breaches?

Apr. 27, 2016

Federal Judge Offers Advice on Litigating Data Privacy, Security Breach and TCPA Class Action Suits

Apr. 27, 2016

A Guide to Developing and Implementing a Successful Cyber Incident Response Plan: From Data Mapping to Evaluation (Part One of Three)

Mar. 30, 2016

In-House and Outside Counsel Offer Strategies for Navigating the TCPA, Avoiding Litigation and Responding to Breaches

Mar. 30, 2016

Making Sense of Conflicting Standing Decisions in Data Breach Cases

Feb. 3, 2016

Germany Eases Restrictions on Certain Privacy Class Actions

Nov. 25, 2015

Proactive Steps to Protect Your Company in Anticipation of Future Data Security Litigation (Part One of Two)

Nov. 11, 2015

Target Privilege Decision Delivers Guidance for Post-Data Breach Internal Investigations

Nov. 11, 2015

California Law Enforcement Faces Higher Bar in Acquiring Electronic Information

Sep. 16, 2015

Privacy and Cybersecurity in Canada: Legal Risk Update

Sep. 16, 2015

Examining Evolving Legal Ethics in the Age of the Cloud, Mobile Devices and Social Media (Part Two of Two)  

Jul. 29, 2015

Seventh Circuit Reopens a Door for Plaintiffs in Data Breach Class Actions

Jul. 15, 2015

Analyzing and Complying with Cyber Law from Different Vantage Points (Part One of Two)

Jul. 1, 2015

Preserving Privilege Before and After a Cybersecurity Incident (Part Two of Two)

Jul. 1, 2015

What Companies Need to Know About the FCC’s Actions Against Unwanted Calls and Texts

Jun. 17, 2015

Preserving Privilege Before and After a Cybersecurity Incident (Part One of Two)

May 6, 2015

Lessons from the 2013 Target Data Breach: What Future Resolutions of Large-Scale Data Breaches May Look Like

Most-Read Articles

Women to Watch: Contributions, Achievements and Observations of Outstanding Female Professionals

To mark International Women’s Day, women editors and reporters at ION Analytics interviewed outstanding women in the industries and jurisdictions we cover. In this part, Law Report Group editors Jill Abitbol, Robin L. Barton and Megan Zwiebel profile notable women in data privacy, cybersecurity, private funds and anti-corruption law, including Anne-Gabrielle Haie, Jessica Lee, Micaela McMurrough, Laura Perkins, Amanda Raad, Madelyn Calabrese, Ranah Esmaili and Genna Garver. Enjoy reading their inspiring remarks here.

Celebrating Data Privacy Day 2025

Read the full brief here.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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Spotlight on Trailblazing Women

To mark International Women’s Day 2024, women editors and reporters of ION Analytics interviewed outstanding women in the industries and jurisdictions we cover. In this part, Jill Abitbol, Managing Editor of the Cybersecurity Law Report and Anti-Corruption Report, features notable women in data privacy, cybersecurity, white collar defense, compliance and anti-corruption law, including Christina Montgomery, Leslie Shanklin, Palmina Fava, Alexandra Ross and Lucinda Low. Enjoy reading their inspiring remarks here.

We Celebrate Data Privacy Day 2024

Read the full brief here.

Spotlight on Trailblazing Women

In honor of International Women’s Day, some of ION Analytics' editorial teams led by women interviewed notable women in the markets and industries we cover. In this part, the Cybersecurity Law Report highlighted notable women in compliance and hedge fund, data privacy and cybersecurity, and anti-corruption law, including Amii Barnard-Bahn, Abigail Bell, Genna Garver, Jane Horvath, Barbara Li, Amy Mushahwar, Mara Senn and Carol Widger. The interviews are here.

 

 

 

Webinar on Compliant International Data Transfers

Listen here to our discussion with our colleagues at Ethos Privacy, which took place on March 1, 2022, on how to approach international data transfer challenges. 

Webinar on Getting a Handle on Vendor Contracts

A recording of the March 10 webinar can be accessed here. 

Cybersecurity Resolutions for 2021

In this quick take video, we talk about some of our cybersecurity resolutions for 2021.

Facial Recognition Concerns

In this short video, we discuss the privacy and bias concerns with facial recognition technology.

Planning for the Return to Work 

We discuss a few return-to-work privacy issues in this short video.

ACR and CSLR Spring Update 2020

The Senior Editors of the Anti-Corruption Report and the Cybersecurity Law Report recently teamed up to present an update on the trends and hot topics in the anti-corruption, cybersecurity and data privacy spaces since the beginning of the year and what the publications will be focusing on in the coming months. A complimentary download of the webinar is available here.

Upcoming Webinar: Companywide Work From Home - Cybersecurity and Privacy Best Practices

Please join us on Monday, March 23, 2020, from 12:00 p.m.- 12:30 p.m. EDT for a complimentary webinar discussing the cybersecurity and privacy challenges the shift to remote working has created and how to overcome them. Registration information for the webinar is here. 

Upcoming Webinar to Explore Best Practices for Alternative Data Use

Please join us on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. EST for a complimentary webinar hosted by our sister publication, the Hedge Fund Law Report, discussing issues relating to the use of alternative data by private fund managers. To register for the webinar, click here.

Upcoming HFLR/CSLR Webinar to Explore Strategies and Tactics for Conducting an Effective Tabletop Exercise

Please join the Hedge Fund Law Report and the Cybersecurity Law Report on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. ET for a complimentary webinar discussing the strategies and tactics companies can employ to conduct an effective tabletop exercise. GCs and CCOs are encouraged to invite their CISOs and CTOs to join as well. The webinar will be moderated by Shaw Horton, Associate Editor of the Hedge Fund Law Report, and will feature Luke Dembosky, partner at Debevoise, John “Four” Flynn, chief information security officer at Uber, and Jill Abitbol, Senior Editor of the Cybersecurity Law Report. Registration for the webinar is available here.

Anti-Corruption Webinar: How HPE Is Using Its New T&E Tool to Generate Compliance Metrics

Measuring the effectiveness of a compliance program can be tricky, but some companies are finding ways to use their existing internal controls to generate useful data. Join our sister publication the Anti-Corruption Report (ACR) for a complimentary webinar that explores Hewlett Packard Enterprises’ new travel-and-entertainment-approval tool. On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT, the ACR’s Megan Zwiebel will interview Becky Rohr, vice-president of anti-corruption and global trade at Hewlett Packard Enterprises, about how they are using their T&E tool to measure and improve compliance. Registration information is here.