Patently-O

MARCH 7, 2022

The court dismissed the case, holding that “the law does not impose strict liability for harms arising out of the storage of personal information.” By that time, hackers had obtained personally identifiable information (PII) for the company’s 40,000 employees, and tens-of-thousands of former employees.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 8, 2023

Introduction The media believes that it is their fundamental right to capture and publish all information about celebrities about matters of “public interest” or “public concern” that arise from the “Freedom of the Press” guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution.

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IPilogue

JUNE 1, 2022

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, academic discussions indicated that artificial intelligence (AI) would signify the fourth industrial revolution with tangible economic benefits and potential privacy concerns. Nowadays, privacy concerns exceed personal information protection. . Ensures human monitoring. .

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Still, it seems troublesome because it ignores that some contract was formed at point of purchase, and those terms should be relevant to governing the device and possibly whether or not the service TOS is an amendment, a conflicting contract, or something else. BONUS: Additional contracts links from the past six months.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2023

Recently, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced its new initiative in investigating the data privacy practices of connected vehicle (CV) manufacturers and the related technologies. Consider whether your privacy policy has been updated for CCPA compliance. the precise geolocation of the CV).

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

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 IPKat

APRIL 25, 2024

Here’s what they write: Generative AI, originality, and the potential role of contract in protecting unoriginal works by Adrian Aronsson-Storrier and Oliver Fairhurst Artificial Kat Over the past two years the IPKat has hosted debate on the question of whether the outputs of generative AI tools are protected under copyright law.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

Data Privacy & Security Issues Your SaaS Company Needs to Think About Every employee and department in your SaaS company interacts with different personal data and vendors with which you share personal data. Some questions you want to consider: Do I have access to personal information? This is a primer on GDPR compliance.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Electronic contracts, or “E-contracts,” in the present economy became ubiquitous due to the rapid development of the internet. Meaning Of An E-Contract. E-contracts are agreements made electronically instead of physical meetings between the parties involved in the transaction. Image Source: Shutterstock].

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The complaint, filed on January 20, 2023, alleges that State Farm illegally submitted personal and confidential information about Plaintiffs’ insurance claims, including medical treatment information, to Verisk / ISO for inclusion in an immense database it maintains. Privacy is the control over knowledge about oneself.

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The protection of personal information is mainly regulated by: . Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law. Specifications on Security Certification for Cross-border Personal Information Processing Activities. Only the Personal Information Protection Law will be considered, which will be called “PIPL”. . .

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2022

Review Your Contracts Every Year. One of the most important tools to protect your business – your ideas (copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, confidential and proprietary information), customer relationships and talent pool – is your written contract. Franken-contracts can ruin your business.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2022

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed the Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring Act (CPDPA) into law on May 10, 2022, making Connecticut the most recent state to pass its own privacy law in the absence of comprehensive federal privacy legislation.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 16, 2022

The court confirms that to ensure enforceability, consumers should (1) check the box and (2) be advised that checking the box will indicate assent to contract terms. These basic principles “apply with equal force to contracts formed online.” Forming online contracts is not rocket science. Freedom Financial Network, LLC.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2024

While tools like Otter may provide quick answers or help synthesize a large volume of information, employers and employees alike should be mindful of the types of information fed to (and possibly stored in) AI programs.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

4 , titled the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”), sending the bill to Governor Abbott’s desk for final signature. If signed into law, Texas will join a growing contingency of states enforcing comprehensive data privacy laws for their residents. Which other states have comprehensive privacy laws?

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

California law will soon require businesses to treat their employees and business partners as consumers under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). As of January 1, 2023, California B2B contacts have the right to know, view, correct, and delete personal information. Employee, Job Applicant and 1099 Contractor Data.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 9, 2023

I worked within the legal team, under the supervision of Denise Lacombe, Head of Legal and collaborated with Lynne Sweeney, Legal Counsel and Cristina Aguirre, Privacy Officer as well. AstraZeneca is a global company, some contracts can require engaging in services in other countries.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Porter Wright is proud to announce that international business and privacy & data security attorney Katja Garvey has been elevated to serve as chair of the firm’s International Business & Trade Practice Group. International business, and privacy and data security experience.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Last week, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released updated California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) draft regulations and a summary of the changes. While most of the changes from the previous incarnation are technical, the modified proposal also softens one of the more revolutionary requirements: universal opt-out signals.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In the October edition of our Privacy and Security Roundup , we dive into the latest details surrounding OFAC’s efforts to stifle ransomware attacks, how organizations should carefully assess the new Personal Information Protection Law in China, the new EU Standard Contractual Clauses requirement effective Sept. 27, and more.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 16, 2021

The Guidelines helpfully set out the EDPB’s recommendations on what should be included in data processing contracts between controllers and processors, in order to ensure compliance with Article 28 GDPR. The Guidelines warn that a data processing contract should not merely restate the provisions of Article 28 GDPR.

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IPilogue

MARCH 24, 2022

I also had the opportunity to explore new areas of law which I hadn’t considered before, such as privacy and anti-spam. With that said, contracts should be clearly written, without legal jargon, to avoid litigation. I can certainly see myself working in a similar role, in the future, maybe at another media or publishing company.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Executive Order addresses: Sharing Safety Test Results – Developers of the most powerful AI systems (foundation models) must share their safety test results and other critical information with the U.S. The Executive Order covers several important issues but fails to address other significant issues. government. Digital Service, U.S.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 4, 2021

More states, including Ohio, are working on comprehensive consumer privacy laws that could impact how companies share data. In our August 2021 Privacy and Security Roundup , we cover the nuances in the various legislation, more ransomware and supply chain attacks and news of a messaging app used as a Trojan horse by the FBI.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 10, 2024

” The FTC’s settlement with X-Mode/Outlogic marks its first with a “data broker concerning the collection and sale of sensitive location information.” ” The FTC’s complaint alleged that Outlogic failed to put reasonable and appropriate safeguards in place regarding the use of the data by third parties.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In August, the Constitution and Human Rights Division of the High Court of Kenya issued a decision on the question of image rights and its relationship with privacy rights and data protection laws in Kenya. Background The Petitioner, Wanjiru was an alumna of the respondent, Machakos University. Paragraph 31]. Paragraph 43].

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A settlement agreement was reached where Elation could inspect the software developed by Shi and prevent the use of any trade secrets or confidential information. Elation is an important decision for California companies suing to recover and prevent the use of confidential information in violation of confidentiality agreements or NDAs.

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IPilogue

JULY 9, 2021

In 2015, Austrian law student and privacy activist, Maximillian Schrems, sued Facebook Ireland for what he alleged to be an unlawful transfer of data from Facebook Ireland to Facebook’s headquarters in the United States. organizations receiving information from the EU to attest that they adhere to EU data and human rights laws.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

I’ve now framed it as a note about California’s consumer privacy laws. Over the years, I’ve posted a number of book excerpts that are accessible for free, including: The entire chapter on online contracts. It makes a nice module to add an online contracts piece to another course. Defamation and Information Torts.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 16, 2023

Proper strategy, governance, processes, policies and contracts are needed to ensure any IP creation resulting from the collaboration and any real upside potential can be shared with Alectra. From privacy to protecting against misappropriation, data practices demand multiple layers of legal and operational consideration.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 10, 2022

The plaintiff sued HDR for ECPA and common law privacy violations. Plaintiff had no authority over the Groups’ privacy settings and no voice in the screening process used to determine membership. While the court’s opinion is appropriately grounded in the precedent, it was tone-deaf to the privacy invasion. Implications.

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Summer Course on European Information Technology Law Online, 9-13 September 2024 This course will provide a thorough introduction to European information technology law and internet regulation in the European Union. Click here for more information.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to the Alert: Here are a few ways to spot the scammers who might try to take your money or personal information after a weather emergency: Spot imposter scams. Download the FEMA Mobile App to get alerts and information. Visit FEMA.gov for more information. Spot home improvement and debris removal scams.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

documentation, methods, weighting factors, information on the model architecture or usage). documentation, methods, weighting factors, information on the model and on the architecture). So, AI models should qualify as open source only if they release different components beyond the simple releasing of the model (e.g.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

I refer to “data snarfers” as businesses that aggregate (via scraping or APIs) lots of sensitive online personal information to offer analytics, business/competitive intelligence, and similar services. BrandTotal’s initial software proactively pinged Facebook and collected responsive information. ” Oof.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In its amended complaint, the game developer added more copyright infringement details and shared more information on the roles of several key people that are also allegedly involved. Zilly ruled that the hacking, theft, and contract breach allegations survive Bungie’s motion to dismiss so can proceed.

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