The Data Governance & Discovery Blog
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ILTACON Debrief: E-Discovery and Data Whiplash
ILTACON 2022 wrapped up just weeks ago, and if there’s one resounding theme that’s stuck with most attendees, it’s that the future is now. With the first two days keynoted by business futurist Patrick Schwerdtfeger, the conference firmly set a focus on disruption, transformation and technology advancement.
Q&A: Todd Ruback On the Future of Digital Marketing in a Privacy-Centric World
Todd Ruback, Managing Director, is an experienced data privacy leader within FTI Technology’s Information Governance, Privacy and Security (IGP&S) practice. He advises clients on privacy and data protection issues, with a specific focus on consent and preference management and governance related to Advertising Technology (AdTech), privacy and digital advertising. He has 17 years of experience in privacy and 11 years working directly at the intersection of AdTech, privacy and digital advertising. In this Q&A, Todd discusses his specialized area of data privacy and offers a view of the changing landscape.
Recent Developments in the U.K. Courts Underscore the Perils of DIY E-Discovery
Two recent developments in the U.K. courts have brought the issue of self-serve e-discovery back into the spotlight. In late July, the England and Wales High Court issued a more than £500,000 penalty to a defendant for failing to fully produce relevant documents and fulfil e-discovery obligations in a patent litigation. Also in July, the Business and Property Courts approved the Disclosure Working Pilot, which as part of the permanent disclosure regime will strengthen requirements for “parties [to] engage at a much earlier stage in discussion and agreement as to how best to tackle the problem of ‘big data’.” Both decisions illustrate the importance of establishing and following defensible e-discovery best practices, particularly in today’s era when emerging data sources are complicating discovery workflows and an increasing number of platforms are being touted as providing easy, DIY e-discovery features.
The U.S. legislature made a landmark move in July when the American Data Privacy Protection Act (ADPPA) advanced to the House floor, marking a significant step toward establishing the U.S.’s first federal data privacy law. This is the furthest a comprehensive federal data privacy act has progressed in the legislative pipeline, and if passed, it will join and overlap with a labyrinth of sector-specific and regional privacy laws already in place in the U.S.
Q&A: Debbie Evans Offers a Close-Up View of the Role of Data Protection Officer
Debbie Evans, Managing Director within FTI Technology’s EMEA Information Governance, Privacy & Security practice, is passionate about data protection. She cared about it long before it was a hot topic, having served as a leader in regulatory compliance, security and corporate governance programmes within large, global organisations for more than 20 years. In her role at FTI Technology Debbie is continuing her work as a champion for strong data privacy and protection in the U.K., Europe and globally. In this Q&A, Debbie discusses her approach to data privacy and offers a unique view of the responsibilities of corporate data privacy professionals.
Emerging Data Sources Insights Part 2: Is That Search Complete?
In-house e-discovery has been a topic of discussion and interest in the legal field for many years, and roughly half of law departments have established some in-house capabilities. With most enterprise email and productivity suites now providing built-in preservation, search, and export features, legal and IT teams have been able to perform certain upstream e-discovery functions without the involvement of outside providers. However, the growing prevalence of emerging data sources, which introduce many new complexities and nuances into the e-discovery paradigm, is beginning to erode the accuracy and effectiveness of in-house processes.
Wajdi Kharrat, a Managing Director within FTI Technology’s Information Governance, Privacy & Security practice in France is an expert in global data privacy challenges and the ever-changing landscape of regulatory requirements. One of the key trends he’s continuing to watch is the arena of cross-border data transfers, including which laws are changing the legality of transferring data between jurisdictions, legal bases for conducting transfers and best practices for protecting data in transit. Wajdi recently sat down with Pierre Faller, Data Protection Officer at Dior, to discuss these issues in depth.
How to Prevent Wrongdoing and Insider Threats in Technological Matters
When we talk about threats or risks in technological matters, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is cyberattacks, given the impact in terms of media resonance that affairs of this sort have. It can hardly be doubted that this is an important aspect that companies must take into consideration. However, less is said about another matter that is not to be neglected or overlooked. I am referring to the potential malpractices or irregularities committed by employees, which are also known as insider threats.
The Perfect Storm: AdTech, Privacy and Digital Advertising
There’s a perfect storm brewing on the digital horizon, and organizations that want to successfully navigate through it need to get ready.
Myth Busting: 5 Common Misconceptions in Blockchain and Digital Assets
In a recent survey of decision makers at fintechs and financial services organizations, 95% said blockchain and/or cryptocurrencies will be a high or significant priority for their business in the coming year. This finding is just one of many signals that indicate massive and ongoing growth in adoption and investment among blockchain, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. As interest in the space continues to expand from early adopters to the mainstream, there will be an increased need for education across these markets. For organizations to make strategic decisions about how their business will invest in or engage with blockchain and digital assets, they’ll need to clarify common misconceptions.
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