Connect on Tech

In this episode, Harry Valetk is joined by partners Francesca Gaudino, based in Milan, and Michaela Nebel, based in Frankfurt, as they discuss privacy notice obligations. Listen in to hear about whether or not data privacy notifications are still relevant and other key considerations that may be overlooked including:

In this episode, Brian Hengesbaugh, Global Chair of Data Privacy and Security, is joined by Cy Vance, Global Chair of Cybersecurity based in New York, as they discuss the current cybersecurity threat landscape from a government, enforcement and litigation perspective. Listen in to hear about:

● Cy’s background as the former Manhattan District Attorney for 12 years, including his experience focusing on cybersecurity issues and building the District Attorney Office’s capability to address emerging threats to critical infrastructure

● Key steps to prepare for and protect against cyber-attacks in this current threat environment

● Ransomware payments and what factors organizations may want to consider from both public policy and practical perspectives in deciding whether to pay a ransomware actor

In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Adam Aft, Co-Head of Baker McKenzie’s Global Technology Transactions group is joined by Alexandra Coti, senior associate in our Paris office, to discuss The Data Business Booster, Baker McKenzie’s innovative new legal assessment tool. In this episode, you will learn about:

● How the tool helps organizations understand the current state of their data management and protection when using and sharing data

● What led to the development of the tool, how it works and the feedback it provides

● How the tool’s output helps companies facilitate conversations to ensure a balance of business purpose, risk management and maximizing benefits of data

In this episode of Connect On Tech, your host Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Stephen Reynolds, data privacy and security partner in our Chicago office, to highlight developing trends surrounding the Log4j security vulnerability. In this episode, you will learn about:

● Log4j: what it is and why it’s important

● What organizations should be doing to prepare for and prevent a security event

● Legal risks and potential issues associated with this vulnerability

In this Connect on Tech episode, Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Ben Slinn to discuss the increased focus on and heightened protection around children’s data in the UK. Ben, a leading privacy attorney in our London office, reviews the new UK Age Appropriate Designs Code, intended to address key areas affecting data of children under the age of 18 with respect to online services. The Code, which companies are required to comply with from September 2, 2021, includes 15 standards of age appropriate design relevant to online services likely to be used by children under the age of 18. Listen to hear more on the standards of the UK Age Appropriate Designs Code, and similar developments in jurisdictions such as Ireland, the Netherlands and France.

Brian Hengesbaugh and Julia Wilson, a leading employment and privacy partner in our London office, join for this episode of Connect on Tech to discuss privacy in the work place and key issues employers are facing.  In this podcast, Brian and Julia take a deep dive into four key areas employers must carefully navigate in the data and privacy realm – i) the processing of testing and vaccination data, ii) employee monitoring in various guises from clever technology that tracks activity, to lo-tech activities such as keeping secret files about employees, iii) ability to process diversity and inclusion data to better understand workplace equality issues, and iv) the use of AI in the employment context, particularly in recruitment.   Brian and Julia reflect on how these topics require a holistic approach to employment and privacy considerations, in order to get the right balance and be compliant.

Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Michaela Nebel  to discuss the enforcement of Schrems II, the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union from last July 2020 where they invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield with a focus on US government surveillance activities. This podcast looks squarely into enforcement activities in the aftermath of Schrems IIin Germany, and provides insight into the “coordinated audits of international data transfers” announced by various German data protection authorities on June 1, 2021.

In this episode of Connect on Tech, our host, Brian Hengesbaugh is joined by Francesca Gaudino, partner and head of Baker McKenzie’s Information Technology & Communications Group in Milan to discuss the EU Digital COVID Certificate that will facilitate safe free travel of citizens in the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 1, a month ahead of schedule, seven member states have decided to connect to the gateway and are issuing certificates, with more countries to join in the coming days and weeks. Join this episode to learn more about:

● the types of certificates being issued

● how the certificate will work

● features of the certificate

● data protection around personal information and certificate

Partners Peter Chan and Valerie Mirko join Brian Hengesbaugh to discuss the SEC and cybersecurity, leveraging their own experiences with the agency to give an overview of the past, present and future. Listen to learn about:

● The evolution of the SEC’s focus on cybersecurity, particularly with regard to financial institutions

● An insider’s take on what may trigger SEC investigation

● What’s in store with the Biden administration and how companies should prepare

Bradford Newman joins Brian Hengesbaugh to cover the latest in the use of artificial intelligence in hiring and recruiting. Listen to hear:

● how the use of AI in hiring and recruiting can open companies up to new liabilities

● what the December 8th letter to the EEOC on AI hiring tools reveals about potential scrutiny of these tools under the Biden administration

● Brad’s suggestions for companies using or considering using AI-powered hiring tools