In an article published in Practical Law, Lisa J. Sotto, Bridget Treacy and Naomi McBride of Hunton and Williams examine the future viability of the Safe Harbor Framework in light of criticism from the EU stemming from disclosures regarding the U.S. government’s surveillance programs.
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Federal District Judge Ruling Casts Cloud Over NSA Data Collection
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On December 16, 2013, a U.S. federal district court judge granted a preliminary injunction barring the government from collecting and analyzing metadata related to two consumers’ mobile phone accounts, finding that the NSA’s “indiscriminate” systematic collection of telephone records likely violates the Fourth Amendment.
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Tiao Discusses Upcoming Challenges of the U.S. National Security Agency
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On November 2, 2013, Hunton & Williams partner Paul M. Tiao was featured on the Voice of America discussing the importance of the National Security Agency restoring trust among industry and foreign government allies. In the feature, “Next NSA Chief to Face Challenges, Change,” Tiao talked about some of the difficulties that will confront the…
Ireland DPA Will Not Investigate Facebook or Apple over Involvement in the PRISM Program
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As reported by Bloomberg BNA, the Irish Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has stated that it will not investigate complaints relating to the alleged involvement of Facebook Ireland Inc. and Apple Distribution International in the PRISM surveillance program.
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German DPAs Halt Data Transfer Approvals and Consider Suspending Transfers Based on Safe Harbor, EU Model Clauses
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On July 24, 2013, Federal and State Data Protection Commissioners in Germany issued a press release stating that foreign intelligence and security agencies threaten international data traffic between Germany and countries located outside the European Union.
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Supreme Court Finds Lack of Standing to Challenge Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
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The United States Supreme Court’s recent decision in a FISA case is likely to have a significant impact on privacy and data breach-related class actions, possibly thwarting the ability of individuals affected by breaches to assert standing based on a fear of possible future harm.
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