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A Comprehensive Look at Data Privacy

LexBlog IP

data privacy : what businesses NEED TO know. Keeping pace with the state of data privacy and data privacy regulations is becoming a pressing responsibility for businesses in the digital age. Data privacy legislation is on the rise, with jurisdictions adopting stricter protective measures on a national and global front.

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The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 105: NDP MP Charlie Angus on Canada’s Failed Digital Policy and His Hopes for the Next Parliamentary Session

Michael Geist

NDP MP Charlie Angus has been a consistent – and persistent – voice on digital policies since his election to the House of Commons in 2004. Last week, Angus called a press conference to unveil his six point plan for digital policy, which emphasized accountability, privacy reform, and algorithmic transparency.

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Privacy Tip #324 – What Happens to My Health Information When a Hospital Goes Out of Business?

LexBlog IP

Unfortunately for patients of Eastern Ozarks Regional Medical System (Eastern Ozarks), it appears from a complaint filed against it by the Arkansas Attorney General (AG) that it did not properly dispose of medical records when it closed its doors in 2004.

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Modern monarchy and the media: Duchess of Sussex wins historic privacy case against the British tabloids

IP Whiteboard

The Duchess of Sussex) was recently granted summary judgment in a privacy claim against Associated Newspapers Limited, over the publication of extracts from a hand-written letter to her father (see HRH The Duchess of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2021] EWHC 273 (Ch) ). Background. The Duke of Sussex, a.k.a.

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Announcing the 2021 Edition of My Internet Law Casebook

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

I’ve now framed it as a note about California’s consumer privacy laws. Part 312, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act’s Regulations. An Introduction to California’s Consumer Privacy Laws (CCPA & CPRA). I added a new principal case on defamation, Bauer v. I added a major note on the Van Buren v.

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Publicity Rights Concerning Sports Athletes

IP and Legal Filings

This Act explains the significance of support when it comes to the enrollment of trademarks for the matter of Publicity or Privacy, and The Copyrights Act 1957 [iv] defines word “performer” as an actor, singer, musician, dancer, acrobat and juggler etc. iv] The Copyrights Act, 1957. [v]

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Laws & Regulations Governing Businesses in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

LexBlog IP

35 of 2004, the DIFC operates as an independent jurisdiction within the UAE, with its legal and regulatory framework for civil and commercial matters. Strengthened Data Protection and Privacy: The law aligns data protection and privacy regulations with international standards, ensuring the secure handling of sensitive information.