In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Amy de La Lama, a partner in our Chicago office. Amy and Brian discuss a top of mind topic: telehealth, and the changes to US privacy regulations or enforcement priorities that evolve in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You will hear: A summary of the current regulatory environment in the US regarding to privacy and telehealth How US authorities taken steps to promote telehealth, including by announcing changes in enf...
Apr 09, 2020•10 min
In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Lothar Determann , a partner in Baker McKenzie's Palo Alto office. Lothar and Brian discuss the finalization of the California Consumer Privacy Act. You can expect to hear: Lothar's predictions for timing and substance of the final CCPA regulations Aspects of the draft regulation that may pose issues as stands Potential new privacy legislation to come from California in the future...
Mar 30, 2020•9 min
In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Francesca Gaudino , a partner in our Milan office. Francesca reports on the on-the-ground situation in Italy in light of COVID-19 and issues Italian employers are facing. You will learn: If Italian employers can perform temperature checks on employers and visitors What measures can be taken by Italian employers to protect their workforces Actions Italian employers can take if they discover an employer has COVID-19...
Mar 18, 2020•12 min
In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Ben McLaughlin , Global Chair of Baker McKenzie's Healthcare & Life Sciences Group. Together Brian and Ben discuss healthcare data in the context of mergers and acquisitions. You will hear: An outline of the major players and issues surrounding acquisition of healthcare data The number one issue keeping healthcare GCs up at night Details on regulatory restrictions emerging to protect healthcare data...
Mar 10, 2020•12 min
In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Bill Rowe , a partner in Baker McKenzie's Chicago office who focuses on mergers and acquisitions including acquisitions of tech targets and IP based businesses. The episode covers: How next generation intellectual property assets are affecting the type of M&A transactions being pursued How ”compliance culture" diligence can help companies navigate potential privacy issues in transactions Bill's tips for companies ac...
Mar 05, 2020•9 min
In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh talks with Nikolaus Reinhuber , Global Chair of Industrials, Manufacturing and Transportation at Baker McKenzie about Back to the Future, our latest report exploring the future of Industrials. In this episode, you will learn about: · The key findings of the report, which were pieced together following 700+ conversations with industry leaders around the world · Challenges and opportunities arising for Industrial companies as technolo...
Mar 03, 2020•9 min•Ep. 16
In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Jose Moran , a partner in Baker McKenzie's Chicago office and chair of the Firm's Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Industry Group. Through their conversation, you will learn about: Examples of digital transformation across the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure industry Trends in investments in smart power and impact on consumers Jose's thoughts on key legal issues and regulatory challenges around data and technology in...
Feb 20, 2020•10 min
In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Teresa Michaud, a partner in Baker McKenzie's Los Angeles office. Together they will discuss the possible private litigation that may arise as a result of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Tune in to learn: · What clients are calling "the scariest aspect" of the CCPA · How class action plaintiffs might bring suit outside of the data breach context · Teresa's practical tips for how companies can help protect th...
Feb 10, 2020•9 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Raffaele Giarda , a partner in our Rome office and Chair of Baker McKenzie’s Global Technology, Media & Telecommunications Industry Group, to discuss a hot topic in the mobility space: connected cars. In this episode, you will hear: · The differences between connected cars and autonomous vehicles · An overview of key legal developments surrounding the technology, including liability and data protection issues · Raffaele’s thoughts on ...
Feb 05, 2020•9 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Benjamin Slinn , a senior associate in our London office, to discuss how data protection may look in a post-Brexit Europe. In this episode, you will learn about: What to expect during the transition period, which lasts until December 31, 2020 Potential changes in international data transfers after the transition period expires Practical steps from a data protection perspective that companies should consider taking to prepare for the end o...
Feb 03, 2020•9 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of Connect On Tech, Brian Hengesbaugh speaks with Michaela Nebel (Partner, Frankfurt). Together they focus on the recently published guidelines from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) on the territorial scope of application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In this episode, you will learn: ● What advice and guidance came from the EDPB ● The basics elements of the extraterritorial application of GDPR ● Key aspects, concerns, and practical tips relating to ...
Jan 30, 2020•11 min•Ep. 9
Joining host Brian Hengesbaugh this episode is Dr. Lukas Feiler, a partner in Baker McKenzie's Vienna office. Brian and Lukas discuss breach notification in Austria under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Specifically, how to deal with the 72-hour requirement and some of the related strategic decisions. In this episode, you will learn about: What happens when Austrian data protection authorities follow up on a data breach notification Whether having a “file early, f...
Jan 20, 2020•11 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by associates Danielle Benecke (San Francisco/Palo Alto) and Yoon Chae (Dallas). The three discuss the legislative and regulatory developments surrounding artificial intelligence. In this episode, you will learn about: ● definitions of AI and how these inform policy and regulation ● trends in AI legislation in the US and globally ● recommendations, guidance, and advice on navigating the changing regulatory landscape for companies currently d...
Jan 14, 2020•10 min•Ep. 8
Joining this episode of Connect on Tech is Brandon Moseberry , a partner in Baker McKenzie's Chicago office. Brandon will discuss cookies and trackers, a critical, complex issue. In this episode, you will hear: · What cookies and trackers are and how they work · Whether the usage of these cookies and trackers constitute a sale under the CCPA · Brandon’s predictions on further developments and solutions, as well as his tips on how companies should tackle this issue Want to Learn More? Stay tuned ...
Dec 31, 2019•5 min•Ep. 6
Francesca Gaudino, a partner in Baker McKenzie's Milan office, joins this episode of Connect on Tech to discuss the December 18th opinion issued by the Advocates General (AG) of the Court of Justice of the European Union on Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland (Shrems II). In this episode you will learn: · What this opinion means for the resolution of the case · View of the AG on standard contractual clauses and how this may affect companies from a practical perspective · Commercial i...
Dec 23, 2019•8 min•Ep. 5
Welcome to Connect On Tech — the podcast series that covers legal developments in data and technology that impact business around the world. Your host is Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Privacy and Security at Baker & McKenzie. In this episode, Brian is joined by Flavia Rebello, a partner at Baker McKenzie in São Paulo, Brazil. Together, they discuss the new Brazilian data protection law. In this episode, you will hear: An overview of the new law — what’s covered, key requirements, and...
Dec 17, 2019•9 min•Ep. 1
In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Adam Aft and Peter George, two partners in Baker McKenzie's Chicago office. Together they will discuss the 2019 Cloud and Data Survey. Tune in to learn: Key trends identified through the survey Tips and strategies for managing multiple provider cloud implementations Best practices for navigating data residency requirements Want to Learn More? Stay tuned for more podcasts and subscribe to the Connect On Tech Blog. Follow...
Dec 10, 2019•11 min•Ep. 2
In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Julia Kaufman, a partner at Baker McKenzie in Munich. In this episode, you will learn about: The Planet49 case and the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union Broader implications this case has beyond sweepstakes operators, how it will impact all website operators, and the huge elements of change in regards to cookies and affirmative consent Open questions following the case Want to Learn More? Stay tuned ...
Dec 03, 2019•8 min•Ep. 3
