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Hunton & Williams and Acxiom to Facilitate Response to UK Government’s Call for Evidence on Current Data Protection Legislation

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Hunton & Williams LLP

The UK Ministry of Justice has issued a Call for Evidence on the effectiveness of current data protection legislation in the UK.  Responses must be submitted by October 6, 2010.  “It will give the [UK] Government a solid evidence base to use in negotiations with other European Union parties.  I believe we have everything to gain from a sensible, proportionate and rights-based data protection framework, and one that works for you as businesses, service-providers and citizens,” said Minister of State for Justice, Lord McNally.

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Hunton & Williams Tops Privacy Rankings

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Hunton & Williams is pleased to announce its 2010 rankings from Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 United States.  The firm was ranked #1 in both surveys for its Privacy and Information Management practice.

Once again, the firm was ranked in "Band 1" for Privacy and Data Security by both the Chambers USA and Chambers Global guides.  Chambers notes, "the team is particularly praised for its international expertise, especially in matters involving the European Union, such as cross-border data transfers."  Clients note that the firm "is a major competitor, especially on data breaches."  In addition, Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the firm’s Privacy and Information Management practice, was ranked in "Band 1."  Clients note that she is "doing top-quality work and has a superb level of knowledge."  Read the full news release.

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Privacy and Data Security Risks in Cloud Computing

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Cloud computing raises complex legal issues related to privacy and information security.  As legislators and regulators around the world grapple with the privacy and data security implications of cloud computing, companies seeking to implement cloud-based solutions should closely monitor this rapidly evolving legal landscape for developments.  In an article published on February 3, 2010, Lisa Sotto, Bridget Treacy and Melinda McLellan explore U.S. and EU legal requirements applicable to data stored by cloud providers, and highlight some of the risks associated with the use of cloud computing.

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Hunton & Williams LLP Voted Top Privacy Advisers for Third Year in Computerworld Poll

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Hunton & Williams LLP

For the third year in a row, Hunton & Williams LLP has been named the top firm for privacy by Computerworld magazine. In its third annual report on top privacy advisers, the poll surveyed corporate privacy leaders in North America and Europe. The firm was ranked #1 by the respondents overall and by those in the Fortune 1000. When respondents were broken out by industry, Hunton & Williams topped the list as “providing the best privacy advice” in every industry category, including the financial, technology, consumer products and retail, healthcare, media and entertainment, and manufacturing sectors.

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