In this episode, Cynthia Cole, IP & Technology Partner based in Palo Alto, is joined byJerome Tomas, Chair of the Firm's Securities and Exchange (SEC) and Financial Institutions Enforcement Group based in Chicago, as the two discuss the SEC's recently issued Final Rules for Cyber and what this means for public companies. Listen in to learn more about: • Why should you care? The SEC has brought enforcement actions before based on data breach disclosure-what’s different now?   • Will this...

In the second of this two part series, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Privacy and Security at Baker McKenzie is joined by Cyrus Vance Jr., Global Chair of Cybersecurity, as the two continue their discussion on cybercrime, focusing on the National Cybersecurity Strategy recently released by the White House, which seeks to address cyber risk and resiliency in America. Listen in to hear their views about: • The National Cybersecurity Strategy framework, highlighting key takeaways of the...

In the first of this two-part series, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Privacy and Security at Baker McKenzie is joined by Cyrus Vance Jr., Global Chair of Cybersecurity, as the two discuss the alarming increase in cybercrimes, looking broadly at the trends, public safety risks and legal implications for the business community, particularly as it pertains to boards and senior management navigating the current threat landscape. Listen to learn more about: • Why it is difficult to combat...

In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Privacy & Security, is joined by Ben Slinn, senior associatein London, as they discuss data privacy predictions across the globe for the year ahead. Listen in to hear about: • The data protection regime in the UK post Brexit and what lies ahead • Trends and issues that we are seeing from an EU perspective • Key developments and significant changes on the horizon outside of the EU For a more in-depth summary, view our blog post on...

In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Privacy and Security, is joined by Anne Petterd, privacy and cybersecurity partner based in Sydney, as they discuss privacy in the metaverse, highlighting key concerns at the intersection of these two complex and cutting-edge issues. The two explore universal topics of trust, transparency and how they relate to personal data protection in the digital environment. Listen in to hear more about: What is the metaverse? Who controls it? What...

In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Chair of Global Privacy and Security, is joined by Rachel Ehlers, Privacy and Cybersecurity partner based in Texas, as they discuss the heightened focus on biometrics and key data privacy issues surrounding this prevalent technology. Listen in to hear about: overview of the key laws that govern biometric data enforcement and litigation trends in this space considerations for in-house attorneys with regard to biometrics in the context of their privacy and...

In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Privacy and Security, is joined by Cynthia Cole, IP, Data and Technology partner based in Palo Alto, as they discuss top-of-mind issues for global companies with respect to data and IP risk and reward in M&A. As a former CEO and General Counsel, Cynthia has extensive experience in a wide variety of complex technology and IP alliances and transactions, and offers her unique perspective on key issues facing companiesamidst the current...

In this episode, Manh Hung Tran, head of the Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group in Vietnam, is joined by Dominic Edmondson, Special Counsel in our IP Tech group based in Hong Kong, as they discuss the latest developments in the data privacy landscape in Asia. Listen in to learn about the wave of new privacy laws across the region and the new sets of requirements that they entail, as well as: • How GDPR has influenced legislation in the region, including in key...

Speakers: Paul Glass, Teresa Michaud, Stephen Reynolds   In this episode, Paul Glass, head of cybersecurity based in the UK, is joined by Teresa Michaud, co-chair of the North America Class Action subgroup and Stephen Reynolds, partner in Chicago, as they discuss consumer class actions in relation to data breaches and security incidents. Listen in to hear about:   overriding themes that have characterized the last year of US class action litigation cybersecurity and data privacy trends...

In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Data Privacy and Security, is joined by Stephen Reynolds, partner in Chicago, as they discuss the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act, a law recently signed by President Biden, which requires key businesses to report certain ransomware incidents to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Listen in to hear about: • An overview of the new law, including key elements such as mandatory reporting requirements,...

In this episode, Harry Valetk is joined by partners Francesca Gaudino, based in Milan, and Michaela Nebel, based in Frankfurt, as they discuss privacy notice obligations. Listen in to hear about whether or not data privacy notifications are still relevant and other key considerations that may be overlooked including: How often companies and data protection officers should review their notices Employee vs. customer privacy notices Online vs. offline privacy notices Language requirements and...

In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Data Privacy and Security, is joined by Cy Vance, Global Chair of Cybersecurity based in New York, as they discuss the current cybersecurity threat landscape from a government, enforcement and litigation perspective. Listen in to hear about:   • Cy's background as the former Manhattan District Attorney for 12 years, including his experience focusing on cybersecurity issues and building the District Attorney Office's capability to address...

In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Stephen Reynolds, data privacy and security partner in our Chicago office, to highlight developing trends surrounding the Log4j security vulnerability. In this episode, you will learn about: Log4j: what it is and why it's important What organizations should be doing to prepare for and prevent a security event Legal risks and potential issues associated with this vulnerability  

In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Adam Aft, Co-Head of Baker McKenzie's Global Technology Transactions group is joined by Alexandra Coti, senior associate in our Paris office, to discuss The Data Business Booster, Baker McKenzie's innovative new legal assessment tool. In this episode, you will learn about: How the tool helps organizations understand the current state of their data management and protection when using and sharing data What led to the development of the tool, how...

In this Connect on Tech episode, Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Ben Slinn to discuss the increased focus on and heightened protection around children's data in the UK. Ben, a leading privacy attorney in our London office, reviews the new UK Age Appropriate Designs Code, intended to address key areas affecting data of children under the age of 18 with respect to online services. The Code, which companies are required to comply with from September 2, 2021, includes 15 standards of age...

Brian Hengesbaugh and Julia Wilson, a leading employment and privacy partner in our London office, join for this episode of Connect on Tech to discuss privacy in the work place and key issues employers are facing.  In this podcast, Brian and Julia take a deep dive into four key areas employers must carefully navigate in the data and privacy realm - i) the processing of testing and vaccination data, ii) employee monitoring in various guises from clever technology that tracks activity, to...

Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Michaela Nebel  to discuss the enforcement of Schrems II, the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union from last July 2020 where they invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield with a focus on US government surveillance activities. This podcast looks squarely into enforcement activities in the aftermath of Schrems II in Germany, and provides insight into the “coordinated audits of international data transfers” announced by various German data protection...

In this episode of Connect on Tech, our host, Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Francesca Gaudino, partner and head of Baker McKenzie’s Information Technology & Communications Group in Milan to discuss the EU Digital COVID Certificate that will facilitate safe free travel of citizens in the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 1, a month ahead of schedule, seven member states have decided to connect to the gateway and are issuing certificates, with more countries to join in the coming...

Partners Peter Chan and Valerie Mirko join Brian Hengesbaugh to discuss the SEC and cybersecurity, leveraging their own experiences with the agency to give an overview of the past, present and future.

Bradford Newman joins Brian Hengesbaugh to cover the latest in the use of artificial intelligence in hiring and recruiting. Listen to hear how the use of AI in hiring and recruiting can open companies up to new liabilities, what the December 8th letter to the EEOC on AI hiring tools reveals about potential scrutiny of these tools under the Biden administration, and Brad's suggestions for companies using or considering using AI-powered hiring tools.

Adam Aft and Peter George join the show to discuss the findings of Baker McKenzie's latest Digital Transformation and Cloud Survey, which captures major trends and attitudes toward the use of data through a global lens of respondents in legal, technology and procurement roles, across major industries. Listen to hear what's new in this edition of the survey, the key trends identified and what's on the horizon for cloud with the new Biden administration.

Brian Hengesbaugh and Partner Paul Glass dissect the recent guidance issued by the ICO in response to the SoldWinds cyber-attack. Listen to hear an overview of what the guidance says, why the ICO decided to release guidance in regards to this incident and how companies should best approach the 72-hour notification rule.

Harry Valetk, partner in our New York office, joins Brian to discuss the global privacy issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations. Tune in to hear the immediate privacy issues to consider in regards to the vaccine, whether a privacy impact assessment is warranted, and the privacy perspective on employers mandating vaccination.

Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Jessica Nall, partner in Baker McKenzie's San Francisco/Palo Alto office. Jessica and Brian discuss the series of cybersecurity incidents former giant Yahoo experienced in 2013 and 2014, and Jessica's lessons learned as a lead attorney representing individuals in those cases in the following government investigations in 2016.