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Trends in Notification Laws for Global Cyber Incidents (Video)

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On June 14, 2022, Baker McKenzie held its inaugural Cybersecurity Symposium in New York in conjunction with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). It was a thought-provoking day discussing trends and fresh insights from key players in the government and private sector, the ever-changing regulatory landscape, best practices for cyber-readiness and practical advice to manage cyber-threats, data breach response, insurance and related litigation. The following video provides valuable information and key-takeaways in connection with cybersecurity…

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Podcast Episode: Class Action and Regulatory Trends: Significant Developments and Predictions

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In this episode, Paul Glass, head of Cybersecurity in the UK, is joined by Teresa Michaud, co-chair of the North America Class Action subgroup, and Stephen Reynolds, partner based 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 litigationcybersecurity and data privacy trends and significant developments in the class action space,…

In Data Privacy

Lloyd v Google LLC – what limits are there on data protection class actions?

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In a recent judgment, the UK Supreme Court unanimously refused to give permission for a litigant to serve a claim form outside of the jurisdiction in respect of a representative action brought against Google. This case, Lloyd v Google, is the latest, and most significant, in a line of recent decisions (see our other updates here and here) which show a general trend of the courts interrogating the type of losses that have been claimed and rejecting claims for…

In Video Games

Brazil Joins the Discussion on Loot Boxes

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The Association for Child Safety (ANCED) filed seven class actions against game developers and companies that host platforms for game downloading, seeking an injunction to ban loot boxes in online games. Although there is no regulation for loot boxes under Brazilian statutory legislation, the class Plaintiff alleges loot boxes are harmful for children and teenagers, as it may trigger gambling disorders and it is largely based in advertising for children, which is strictly regulated under…

In California Privacy Law

Will Private Litigants Be Able to Enforce the CCPA Compliance Provisions?

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Now that the California Consumer Privacy Act is in effect, it is imperative to consider the potential litigation risks that many companies are likely to face as a result of the new law. While many commentators have analyzed the CCPA’s express private right of action for data breaches that occur in the absence of reasonable security measures, it’s important to note that class litigation may be used in an attempt to privately enforce the other…

In California Privacy Law

Podcast Episode 11: CCPA Deep Dive: Focus on Private Right of Action and Class Action Risk

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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 CCPAHow class action plaintiffs might bring suit outside of the data breach contextTeresa’s practical tips for how…