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Rhys Dipshan

Rhys Dipshan

CT-born, New York-based legal tech reporter covering everything from in-house technology disruption to privacy trends, blockchain, AI, cybersecurity, and ghosts-in-the-machine. Continually waiting for law to catch up with tech. (It's like waiting for Godot, but without the clowns)

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December 28, 2017 | Legaltech News

'The Face of Hacking': Former DHS Official Talks Busting Botnets

While at the DHS, Rob Silvers helped investigate the botnet behind one of the largest DDoS attacks in the United States. But while the botnets creators have been caught, the work is far from over.

By Rhys Dipshan |

5 minute read

December 27, 2017 | Legaltech News

How Much Will the GDPR Change Consumer Technology?

The GDPR's rules may spur far reaching change in how technology products and services are offered.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

December 21, 2017 | Legaltech News

5 Major E-Discovery Industry Developments in 2017

From market consolidation to new guidelines and data challenges, e-discovery in 2017 has become more focused on the staying ahead of the curve.

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1 minute read

December 20, 2017 | Legaltech News

The 8 Most Significant Enterprise Breaches of 2017

From Equifax to Uber and the SEC to Deloitte, 2017 was the year some of the biggest enterprises were compromised.

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1 minute read

December 18, 2017 | Legaltech News

Are Market Forces or the GDPR Behind Google's Privacy Update?

Google's move to require apps to disclose and obtain user consent for handling data has far-reaching compliance and competition implications for the tech company.

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4 minute read

December 15, 2017 | Legaltech News

With Rewards and Retribution, Organizations Are Training for GDPR Compliance

The 2017 Veritas GDPR report found that global companies are mixing employee education with a “carrot and stick” approach to instill or grow a culture of compliance in-house.

By Rhys Dipshan

4 minute read

December 14, 2017 | Legaltech News

Legal's Confidence in Cyber Prep Grows, But It May Be a False Positive

An ALM Intelligence survey found that while law firms are increasing their cybersecurity planning, legal departments are easing up on participating in cybersecurity activities.

By Rhys Dipshan |

4 minute read

December 12, 2017 | Legaltech News

State Regulators, Cyber Laws Pose Little Risk for Breached PayPal

In the unlikely chance multiple states open investigations into PayPal's Tio Networks breach, the company should have little trouble streamlining its response and regulatory compliance obligations.

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4 minute read

December 11, 2017 | Legaltech News

The Data Defenders: How Firms Focused on Privacy and Security Make Their Living

Tackling some of the newest and most perilous legal risks, these law firms are defining and protecting life in the information age.

By Rhys Dipshan |

12 minute read

December 08, 2017 | Legaltech News

Most U.S. Organizations Analyze Employee Data to Meet EU Privacy Rules

U.S. companies with EU clients are moving to gain insight into their employees' personal data to better protect its privacy and comply with regulations like the GDPR.

By Rhys Dipshan |

4 minute read