New eDiscovery Horizons: Employee Personal Devices
When we think about the universe of discoverable records during the course of pending litigation, we usually call to mind all of the business records responsive to the other party’s claim. Most businesses generally assume...
EU-US Privacy Shield Introduction and Current Status
Introduction
The proposed Privacy Shield agreement between the US and EU seeks to streamline EU data protection compliance for commercial exchanges requiring the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US. If approved,...
How Long Should You Keep Non-Hire Resumes, Applications and Other Related Records?
The employee hiring process inevitably involves the creation of many records involving applicants that are ultimately not selected for a position. The question then becomes how long should these records be kept now that the...
The Panama Papers: Avoiding the Headlines
The recent leak of the Panama Papers and the ensuing scandal has exposed a host of clandestine financial activities implicating people and companies around the globe. Although the Panama Papers scandal represents the largest (11...
Dawning Digital Dark Age
The accelerating pace of technology continues to change the way we communicate and do business. Systems, software, and file formats are in a constant state of flux, rapidly altering how we create, use, and store...
Anonymization and Compelled Destruction Requirements for Companies
INTRODUCTION
Data privacy laws complicate the ability of companies to manage information by: (1) compelling their destruction before fulfilling business or operational needs; and (2) limiting how information can be shared or transferred. This article...