In this episode, Cynthia Cole , IP & Technology Partner based in Palo Alto, is joined by Jerome 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 bri...
Aug 31, 2023•24 min•Ep. 59
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 five ...
Mar 27, 2023•10 min•Ep. 58
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 cyber...
Mar 20, 2023•13 min•Ep. 57
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 d ata 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 2023 tr...
Jan 25, 2023•12 min•Ep. 56
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 are t...
Dec 15, 2022•11 min•Ep. 55
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 sec...
Nov 22, 2022•8 min•Ep. 54
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 econo...
Nov 16, 2022•10 min•Ep. 53
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 jurisdictions su...
Jul 20, 2022•16 min•Ep. 52
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 and signif...
May 26, 2022•18 min•Ep. 51
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, timelines and...
May 12, 2022•7 min•Ep. 50
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 mor...
May 03, 2022•15 min•Ep. 48
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 emergi...
Apr 27, 2022•11 min•Ep. 49
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...
Dec 22, 2021•6 min•Ep. 47
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 it...
Dec 22, 2021•13 min•Ep. 46
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 appropriate ...
Jul 03, 2021•10 min•Ep. 37
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 lo-tech ...
Jul 01, 2021•20 min•Ep. 36
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 auth...
Jun 20, 2021•7 min•Ep. 35
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 days...
Jun 03, 2021•15 min•Ep. 34
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. Listen to learn about: the evolution of the SEC's focus on cybersecurity, particularly with regard to financial institutions An insider's take on what may trigger SEC investigation What's in store with the Biden administration and how companies should prepare...
Mar 23, 2021•12 min
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 Brad's suggestions for companies using or considering using AI-powered hiring tools Want to Learn More?Subscribe to the Connect On Tech b...
Feb 17, 2021•12 min
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 key trends identified What's on the horizon for cloud with the new Biden administration
Feb 10, 2021•12 min
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.
Jan 26, 2021•9 min
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.
Jan 07, 2021•12 min
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. Listen in to hear what went wrong in the case and why those failures remain relevant today, how companies can avoid becoming a target for a m...
Dec 14, 2020•15 min
Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Marcela Robledo, partner in Baker McKenzie's San Francisco office, to discuss trends in technology transactions. In this episode, you'll hear about the diligence companies should perform on vendors prior to completing a transaction, contractual provisions that can be implemented to mitigate risk and tips on negotiating with vendors who aren't keen to compromise.
Jul 15, 2020•9 min
In our first episode of our Digital Commerce, Marketing and Advertising Series, London Partners Helen Brown and Julia Hemmings are joined by Lauren McGuirl, Director of Commercial Disputes at CEDR, to talk about the forthcoming P2B Regulation, that comes into force on July 12, 2020. We take a look at: the implications for platforms and the businesses who rely on them the threshold questions - which arrangements does the regulation apply to? the dispute resolution curve - including the interplay ...
Jun 30, 2020•27 min
Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Ben Slinn (Senior Associate, London) and Brandon Moseberry (Partner, Chicago) to discuss developments around Children's data in the United Kingdom and United States. Tune in to hear: Overview of the final version of the UK ICO's Age-Appropriate Design Code of Practice for Online Services Key requirements of the new Code and things companies should do now to address compliance General guidelines to follow in the US in regards to children's data...
Jun 03, 2020•12 min
Joanna de Fonseka, a senior associate in Baker McKenzie's London office, joins host Brian Hengesbaugh to discuss the use of contact tracing apps in the United Kingdom. Download and listen to learn: Takeaways from the recent guidance from the ICO on contact tracing apps Key privacy considerations as the use of contact tracing apps becomes a reality in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic Developments at the EU level regarding contact tracing apps and mobility data...
May 07, 2020•14 min
In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Alyssa Auberger , global Chair of Baker McKenzie's Consumer Goods & Retail (CG&R) industry group, to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated existing trends and created new ones in the CG&R space. Download and listen to learn: How consumer behavior may be altered and what that means for brands How tech will help brands become more effective in the future Alyssa's tips for CG&R companies doing business now and in a post-pan...
Apr 23, 2020•13 min
In this episode, Brian welcomes back Lothar Determann, partner in our Palo Alto office, to cover the ins and outs of electronic signatures. Download and listen to learn: The benefits of using e-signature over traditional pen and paper Examples of areas of law where e-Signatures may not suffice Practical considerations to be made when choosing to execute a contract via e-signature
Apr 13, 2020•14 min
