The EU Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) introduces a comprehensive framework to enhance data portability and reduce vendor lock-in across the EU digital economy. One impactful component is the cloud switching regime (Chapter VI), which establishes broad obligations to facilitate switching between “data processing services.” For providers of cloud-based services (such as Infrastructure as
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Highlights from the Data Privacy Symposium 2025
Greenberg Traurig’s 2025 Data Privacy Symposium in Chicago gathered more than 100 professionals for interactive sessions exploring the latest in data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology. Expert speakers led conversations on AI, AdTech, breach response, privacy litigation, and more, while attendees enjoyed networking opportunities at a lively reception and dinner.
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China Newsletter | Q2 2025/Issue No. 64
This GT China Newsletter provides an overview of key Q2 2025 developments, including the following data privacy updates:
- The CAC Released Draft Amendment to the Cybersecurity Law for Public Comment
- The TC260 Releases Two Compliance Guidelines for Personal Information Protection Audit
- China’s Central Bank Releases New Data Security Regulation
- New National Standards for Sensitive Personal
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EU-U.S. Data Transfer Pact Upheld; Possible Appeal Awaits
On Sept. 3, 2025, in a much-anticipated legal decision, the European General Court (EGC) rejected the request of a French member of Parliament to annul the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF or Framework).
Although this decision reinforces that U.S. organizations that have self-certified as to their adherence to the DPF principles may continue to receive…
EU NIS 2 Directive: Expanded Cybersecurity Obligations for Key Sectors
NIS 2 (Directive (EU) 2022/2555), the European Union’s updated framework for cybersecurity, is designed to enhance cybersecurity across the EU by establishing a high common level of security for network and information systems.…
You Are Invited: Sept. 11-12 | Chicago | GT Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Symposium
Greenberg Traurig’s Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Group invites you to a complimentary, interactive, in-person CLE symposium in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 11 and Friday, Sept. 12.This two-day event will feature timely insights and forward-looking conversations on the evolving challenges in data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology. Shaped by today’s most pressing issues – from regulatory shifts…
DOJ Settles Cybersecurity FCA Claims With PE Firm and Government Contractors
On July 31, 2025, the Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Commercial Litigation Branch (Fraud Section) announced new settlement agreements with government contractors to resolve their respective False Claims Act (FCA) liabilities arising out of cyber fraud allegations.…
California Privacy Regulator Moves to Finalize Long-Awaited CCPA Regulations
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board met on July 24, 2025, and advanced several key initiatives with direct implications for businesses operating in California.
The meeting focused on finalizing regulations pertaining to automated decision-making, risk assessments, and cybersecurity audits; advancing the California Delete Act’s Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) rulemaking applicable to data…
Reena Bajowala Named Vice-Chair and Chairperson-Elect of ABA Cybersecurity and Technology Law Committee
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Reena Bajowala has been named Vice-Chair and Chairperson-Elect of the Cybersecurity and Technology Law Committee within the American Bar Association’s Section of Business Law for 2025. Reena previously served as a 2021–2023 ABA Business Law Fellow, a distinction that reflects her longstanding involvement and leadership within the Section.
In her leadership role,…
Connecticut AG Fines Ticket Marketplace in State’s First CTDPA Privacy Law Enforcement Action
On the heels of the California Attorney General’s largest California Consumer Privacy Act-related settlement yet, the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General has announced its first public enforcement action under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA).…