Explore the differences between the EU’s GDPR and California’s CCPA, their impact on personal data protection, and why a globalized privacy framework is essential for cross-border data flows and innovation

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets privacy and security standards for certain healthcare entities, but its scope does not cover all digital health applications. Learn which entities are regulated and why digital contact tracing apps may fall outside HIPAA’s protections.

Digital contact tracing has become a critical tool in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, but it raises significant privacy concerns. Learn about traditional versus digital contact tracing and the legal implications for sensitive data handling.

Brazil’s General Data Privacy Law (LGPD) goes into effect in August 2020, requiring businesses operating in Brazil or serving Brazilian consumers to obtain consent and implement robust data protection practices. Learn what lawyers need to know for compliance.

Texas is following California, Colorado, and Washington with two new privacy bills. Learn the key provisions, compliance obligations, and penalties under the proposed Texas Consumer Privacy Act (CPA) and Texas Privacy Protection Act (TPPA).

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) reshapes how companies handle personal data across the EU. Learn the key provisions, compliance requirements, and potential penalties under GDPR, and what legal professionals need to know to advise clients effectively.

Big data is transforming the way businesses operate, enabling smarter decisions and enhanced customer experiences. Learn what big data is, why it matters, and how organizations leverage it to analyze vast amounts of information from people, applications, and machines to drive growth and innovation.

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Quantum computers are revolutionizing technology by leveraging qubits to solve problems far beyond the reach of classical computers. IBM is set to deploy a nine-foot-tall Q System One in Germany in partnership with the Fraunhofer Society, backed by a €650 million government investment. This cutting-edge technology has applications in healthcare, finance, materials science, and cryptography, while raising important legal and data privacy considerations under regulations like GDPR.

Colorado’s Protections for Consumer Data Privacy Act requires businesses, including employers, banks, healthcare providers, insurers, and online companies, to notify individuals of data breaches within 30 days. While more lenient than the EU’s GDPR 72-hour rule, the law strengthens consumer privacy protections and mandates detailed disclosure of compromised personal identifying information (PII).