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Report: Disconnection Between Security Officials and Employees on Data Breaches

In a new survey, 49 percent of information technology leaders say employees have accidentally put sensitive data at risk between one to 10 times in the past year while 61 percent believe employees put out this data maliciously.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Data Protection Laws Take Center Stage For Global GC

In the wake of GDPR, data protection laws around the world have begun to shift. Companies that don't comply with non-European Union data laws could face fines and a loss of trust in other nations.
11 minute read

Corporate Counsel

New EU Copyright Law Brings Compliance Challenges for Tech Company Counsel

The European Union's controversial copyright directive, which holds platforms accountable for copyright-infringing posts on their site, passed a final vote Tuesday. U.S. tech companies can start eyeing compliance efforts as EU nations finalize their versions of the directive.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Legal Departments Use Software More to Streamline Projects With Outside Counsel

HighQ, a U.K.-based legal tech company, has partnered with meal delivery kit company HelloFresh and other legal departments to bring outside counsel together via software.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Microsoft's Chief Legal Officer Calls for Content Moderation, Collaboration in Tech After New Zealand Mass Shooting

Microsoft chief legal officer Brad Smith said "words alone are not enough" for the tech industry to prevent violent content from spreading online. Smith offered suggestions for the industry, including new AI tools and collaboration.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

GDPR vs. CCPA: Privacy Counsel Weigh In on Compliance Challenges

California and European privacy laws are bringing change—and stress—to in-house compliance teams. Privacy counsel discussed Thursday the differences between GDPR and CCPA, and how lawyers can approach each.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

EU Hits Google With Antitrust Fine of $1.69 Billion Over Ad Practices

The European Commission's antitrust regulators issued a third fine against Google Wednesday, this time over its ad practices. Google now faces more than $9 million in EU antitrust fines.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Instagram, Social Media Platforms Face New Regulatory Challenges With Fintech Expansions

As more social media platforms implement fintech, in-house counsel's regulatory challenges grow. Lawyers said it's best to start a compliance plan early.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

As the Gig Economy Goes Public, Labor Regulations Still Pose Risk

As Lyft and Uber race toward an IPO, uncertain gig economy labor laws may slow down investors. For sharing economy counsel at companies going public, compliance and reducing risk is key.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Report: Pharmaceutical and Financial Services Have Most Mature Use of E-Discovery Tech

The first report from Exterro on e-discovery maturity found that companies in the financial services and pharmaceutical industries are the most advanced when it comes to the use of e-discovery technology.
3 minute read

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