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Paul Tiao Discusses Compliance with Government Wiretap Orders with Bloomberg News
May 3, 2013
Draft Proposal Would Pressure Web Firms To Be Ready for Wiretap Orders, Sources Say, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Paul Tiao quoted)
April 30, 2013
FBI Senior Cybersecurity Adviser Paul Tiao Joins Hunton & Williams LLP's Renowned Global Privacy and Data Security Practice
April 24, 2013
Privacy Lawyers Keep Good Company on List of "100 Most Influential Lawyers in America" (Sotto quoted), IAPP’s The Privacy Advisor
April 20, 2013
Hunton & Williams LLP’s Global Privacy Leader Lisa J. Sotto Named Among National Law Journal's '100 Most Influential Lawyers'
March 25, 2013
Chambers Global 2013 Recognizes Hunton & Williams LLP
March 25, 2013
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP Releases Paper on Big Data and Analytics
February 28, 2013
Media Quotes Lisa Sotto About New FTC Mobile Privacy Measures
February 21, 2013
Lisa Sotto Quoted About Cybersecurity Standards in National Law Journal
February 18, 2013
EC Proposes Expanding Security, Breach Notice Obligations to EU Critical Sectors, BNA Privacy Law Watch (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
February 11, 2013
Lisa Sotto Quoted in Media Regarding HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule
February 5, 2013
E-discovery blog True North interviews Mason Weisz about privacy, risk factors, and electronic records
January 28, 2013
German state fights Facebook over alleged privacy violations, The Guardian (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
January 4, 2013
Law360 Interviews Lisa Sotto About Privacy Regulation and Legislation to Watch in 2013
January 1, 2013
HealthcareInfoSecurity Interviews Lisa Sotto About HIPAA Omnibus Rule
December 14, 2012
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP Releases Accountability Self-Assessment Tool to Help Organizations Evaluate Their Privacy Programs
December 12, 2012
Media seeks Lisa Sotto for comment on FTC's Probe of Children's Mobile Apps for Privacy Violations
December 11, 2012
Hunton & Williams Launches EU Data Protection Regulation Tracker
December 4, 2012
Lisa Sotto Discusses Health and Human Services Medical Privacy Law in Law360
November 29, 2012
German DPAs Applaud Efforts to Harmonize EU Privacy Regime, Say Consent Is Necessary, BNA Privacy Law Watch (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
November 26, 2012
Hunton & Williams LLP Maintains Top-Tier Rankings in Data Protection
November 13, 2012
Baseline Interviews Lisa Sotto About IT Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy
November 9, 2012
Lisa Sotto and William Um Talk with AFP Fraudwatch about Data Breach Awareness following Hurricane Sandy
November 5, 2012
Lisa Sotto Discusses the Inevitability of Data Breaches with Bloomberg Law
November 1, 2012
Law360 Interviews Mason Weisz About Recent Video Privacy Ruling
October 4, 2012
Hunton & Williams LLP's Global Privacy Practice Head Lisa Sotto Named Among Ethisphere's 2012 "Attorneys Who Matter"
September 20, 2012
Three-Year Grace Period to Comply With German Data Processing Rules Ends, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
September 19, 2012
Lisa Sotto Discusses How to Avoid a Costly Data Breach with Internet Retailer
September 13, 2012
Law360 Interviews Lisa Sotto About In-House Privacy Hiring Boom
September 10, 2012
Data Breach Insurance: Underwriting your Liabilities, Infosecurity (Bridget Treacy Quoted)
September/October 2012
Securing Innovation with Data and Privacy Protection, Futures Microsoft Technology Policy Portal
August 14, 2012
Hunton & Williams Recognized as Data Protection Law Firm of the Year in China
August 6, 2012
Hunton & Williams Advises Serbian Commissioner on Data Protection Law
July 23, 2012
German State Data Protection Authorities Issue Privacy Guidelines for Smart Meters, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
July 18, 2012
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP Appoints New Member to Its Advisory Board
July 13, 2012
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP To Launch Global Groundbreaking Analytics Project
July 11, 2012
Serbian Commissioner Emphasizes Data Protection Awareness
July 9, 2012
Lisa Sotto talks with Compliance Week on best practices regarding data breaches
July 3, 2012
Lisa Sotto tells Law360 EU's stringent data protection laws make cloud computing more complex
July 3, 2012
Hunton & Williams' Global Outsourcing and Privacy Teams Recognized in Chambers USA and The Legal 500: United States
June 26, 2012
Lisa Sotto provides privacy compliance tips to CIO magazine
June 11, 2012
Hunton & Williams LLP Maintains Top-Tier Rankings in Chambers USA 2012
June 7, 2012
Chambers Europe 2012 Recognizes Hunton & Williams LLP
May 15, 2012
Chambers Global 2012 Recognizes Hunton & Williams LLP
May 9, 2012
Employers are Making Good Use of Applicants' Social Network Profiles, but Should They? (Sotto quoted), The Privacy Advisor
May 2012
German Constitutional Court: Personal Data Web Storage, Access Rules Unconstitutional, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
March 5, 2012
EU States Urged to Reject ACTA on Privacy Grounds; Dutch Parliament Seeks ECJ Review, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
February 20, 2012
Mason Weisz speaks to Forbes about data sharing and restrictive changes on the horizon
February 16, 2012
Jörg Hladjk speaks with USA Today on ACTA's perceived threat to internet privacy
February 11, 2012
Lisa Sotto talks about privacy laws across international borders
February 8, 2012
EC Regulation-German Constitution Clash, Changes to Current Regime Cited by Some, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
February 6, 2012
Lisa Sotto talks to Law360 about misjudge on Patriot Act
January 27, 2012
EC to Release Final Draft Privacy Regulation Jan. 25, Following Agreement to Lower Fines (Sotto quoted), BNA's Daily Report for Executives
January 25, 2012
SmartMoney asks privacy leader Lisa Sotto if 'fine print' can be deceptive
January 17, 2012
Whether Cyber-Incident Poses 'Material Risk' Needing SEC Disclosure Is Tough Question, BNA Privacy Law Watch
December 30, 2011
FTC's Facebook Settlement May Reflect Broad Privacy Shift, BNA Antitrust & Trade Regulation Report (Lisa Sotto quoted)
December 16, 2011
GovInfo Security interviews Lisa Sotto on data breach response
December 15, 2011
Jiangsu Province Rules May Be ‘Milestone’ For Privacy Trend in China, Attorney Says, BNA Privacy Law Watch (Manuel Maisog quoted)
November 16, 2011
Wall Street Journal talks to Lisa Sotto on Facebook privacy issue
November 11, 2011
Law360 Q&A With Hunton & Williams' Lisa Sotto
November 4, 2011
German Telecom Bill Clears Lower House, Fails to Address Cookies or Data Retention, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
November 4, 2011
'Big Data' Presents New Privacy Risks, Enforcement Challenges for Regulators, BNA Privacy Law Watch (Richard Thomas quoted)
November 4, 2011
Singapore Moving on Data Protection Law; Early ’12 Passage, Effective Date Delay Seen; BNA Privacy Law Watch (Manuel Maisog quoted)
September 20, 2011
German, EU Cloud Service Providers Seek Certificate to Show Data More Secure in EU, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
September 19, 2011
Lisa Sotto tells Internet Retailer that making data security a part of the corporate ethos is critical
September 15, 2011
Hunton & Williams Expands Privacy Practice in London Hiring Rosemary Jay, Head of Privacy from Pinsent Masons
September 13, 2011
Scope of Ruling Giving German Firms Access To Worker E-Mail Is Unclear, Attorneys Say, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
September 5, 2011
Law360 speaks with Bridget Treacy on diverse EU cookies policies
August 22, 2011
Communications Daily speaks with Lisa Sotto on Data Security Bill
August 19, 2011
Aaron Simpson talks to Bloomberg on data breach disclosure
August 1, 2011
Lisa Sotto describes US privacy laws as a "patch work quilt" in Dallas Business Journal
July 29, 2011
Why ‘Privacy By Design’ Is The New Corporate Hotness, Forbes (Mason Weisz quoted)
July 28, 2011
Corporate Counsel interviews Lisa Sotto about informing customers on data breaches
July 25, 2011
Lisa Sotto talks about the importance of privacy in social media in Washington Post
July 18, 2011
EC Examines Ways to Up Data Controller Accountability in Amended Data Directive, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Martin Abrams quoted)
June 28, 2011
Infringement Proceedings Against Germany Start Over Data Retention Implementation, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
June 27, 2011
Hunton & Williams LLP Keeps Top Spot in Privacy Rankings
June 15, 2011
Hunton & Williams LLP Maintains Top-Tier Rankings in Chambers USA 2011
June 14, 2011
Lisa Sotto comments on avoiding a data breach in Reuters
June 10, 2011
Lisa Sotto talks to Business Insurance about data breach notification rules
June 10, 2011
Wim Nauwelaerts talks about online protection in New Europe
June 5, 2011
Bank Info Security quotes Lisa Sotto on the role of privacy officers
June 2, 2011
Art. 29 Party Opinion Parses Data Protection Rules Application to Geolocation Information, Privacy & Security Law Report
May 23, 2011
EC Considering Cloud Safe Harbor Program As Data Directive Amendment, Reding Says, Privacy & Security Law Report
May 23, 2011
German Smart Grid Plans Raise Consumer, Business Privacy, Cybersecurity Challenges, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
May 16, 2011
Nauwelaerts quoted in The Wall Street Journal on EU opinion on geo-location data
May 13, 2011
USA: Senator introduces Do-Not-Track Online Act 2011, DataGuidance (Aaron Simpson quoted)
May 12, 2011
Two New Consumer Privacy Protection Bills Seek FTC Self-Regulatory Safe Harbor Plans, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Lisa Sotto quoted)
April 18, 2011
U.S. Court Backing of Bavaria DPA Discovery Limits May Guide German Firms, Lawyers Say, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
April 11, 2011
Lisa Sotto comments on Epsilon data breach in Bankinfo Security
April 5, 2011
German Health Payment Outsourcing Bill Faces Opposition Over Data Privacy Issues, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
April 4, 2011
German Court: Corporate Data Protection Officers Can Be Removed Only for Cause, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
March 28, 2011
In Largest Fine, CNIL Duns Google €100,000 For WiFi Collection; GPS Tracking Condemned, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report
March 28, 2011
Wall Street Journal talks to Richard Thomas on removing personal information from Google
March 8, 2011
Bill Proposes German Telecoms Breach Notice, Cell Tracking Disclosure Mandates, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
March 7, 2011
ICO Clears Ninth BCR, Eight More on Tap But Ex-U.K. Data Chief Sees Problems Ahead, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Richard Thomas quoted)
March 7, 2011
Wall Street Journal talks to Richard Thomas on removing personal information from Google
March 7, 2011
New Privacy Standards for China Emerging In Consumer Protection Agency Proposal, BNA Privacy & Security Law Report (Bing Maisog quoted)
March 7, 2011
Lisa Sotto talks to Law360 about California banning retailers from collecting ZIP codes
March 3, 2011
DataGuidance quotes Jörg Hladjk on Deutsche Post DHL's new Binding Corporate Rules
February 10, 2011
Hunton & Williams LLP Uncontested as Top Privacy Adviser in Computerworld Poll
February 7, 2011
Canada DPA Needs Direct Fining Authority To Enforce Privacy Laws, Stoddart Says
January 31, 2011
Comments on EC Data Directive Amendment Call for EU Harmonization, Rules Clarification
January 24, 2011
Hunton & Williams LLP Forms Strategic Alliance with Consultant Oscar Marquis
January 12, 2011
'Harm' Concept for Breach Violations Is Broadening, May Encompass 'Dignity', Report on Patient Privacy
January 11, 2011
Lisa Sotto quoted in InfoSecurity on the growing concern for data security
January 10, 2011
Lisa Sotto comments to Business Insurance on cyber attacks
December 13, 2010
Worldwide Media Coverage: Privacy lawyers comment on EU proposed updates to data protection law
November 22, 2010
Internet Retailer quotes Lisa Sotto on network privacy issues
October 1, 2010
Understanding the "right to be forgotten" in a digital world, International Association of Privacy Professionals Inside 1to1: Privacy
October 1, 2010
Bridget Treacy talks with Info Security about EC's delayed schedule for data protection directive revisions
August 5, 2010
Mason Weisz Discusses Social Media Privacy with Inside Counsel
August 1, 2010
Hunton & Williams LLP’s Privacy Team Releases Privacy and Data Security Law Deskbook
July 20, 2010
Hunton & Williams Tops Privacy Rankings
July 13, 2010
Lisa Sotto quoted in euobserver.com on EU privacy rules affecting US companies
June 29, 2010
Hunton & Williams LLP Tops Chambers USA 2010 Rankings
June 16, 2010
Lisa Sotto talks with New York Times on the draft privacy bill
May 4, 2010
Location Privacy Advocates Draw Lessons from European, Industry-Based Approaches, Electronic Commerce & Law Report (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
March 17, 2010
European Court of Justice; Germany Did Not Fulfill Data Protection Directive Obligations, Privacy Law Watch (Jörg Hladjk quoted)
2010
Dr. Jörg Hladjk interviewed by Bloomberg TV on Internet Privacy and Social Networks
February 2010
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP Appoints New Member to Executive Committee
January 22, 2010
Hunton & Williams LLP Privacy Head Appointed to IAPP Board of Directors
January 21, 2010
Lisa Sotto talks about cloud computing risks in Business Insurance
January 18, 2010
Lisa Sotto comments on Congress' new bill to revamp privacy laws in Compliance Week
January 4, 2010
Attorneys Say Facebook's Privacy Woes Show Traps in 'Notice and Choice' Paradigm, Electronic Commerce & Law, Lisa Sotto quoted
December 23, 2009
Privacy Advocates Urge FTC, Lawmakers To Scrutinize Data-Sharing in Web Privacy Probe
November 11, 2009
Global Flow of Personal Information Raises Consumer Privacy Risks
October 27, 2009
Former UK Information Commissioner Richard Thomas Joins Hunton & Williams LLP's Centre for Information Policy Leadership
October 15, 2009
Sprawling Identity Theft Case Raises Stakes for U.S. Firms, Attorneys Say, BNA Class Action Litigation Report
September 11, 2009
European Data Protection and Privacy: Q & A with Dr. Jörg Hladjk, Hunton & Williams, Brusselslegal.com
September 2009
Hunton & Williams LLP Partner Lisa Sotto Named Among "Attorneys Who Matter"
August 6, 2009
Lisa Sotto talks about data security with Corporate Counsel
August 1, 2009
Lisa Sotto talks to Privacy Law Watch on the industry behavioral advertising proposal
July 13, 2009
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP Appoints New Executive Committee
July 6, 2009
Jörg Hladjk quoted on Article 29 WP opinion on online social networking, CIO magazine
June 23, 2009
Hunton & Williams LLP Tops Chambers USA 2009 Rankings, Latin America Practice Receives USA Award of Excellence
June 15, 2009
Hunton & Williams LLP Chambers USA 2009 Rankings
June 15, 2009
La vie privée: un droit menacé?, Le Point
June 10, 2009
Hunton & Williams LLP's Brussels Office Receives International Recognitions
May 8, 2009
Companies Face New Twist (and Class Suits) Over Breach of Duty to Protect Data, BNA Class Action Litigation Report
March 27, 2009
Data Security Means More than Breach Notification, Panelists Say, Washington Internet Daily
March 13, 2009
Stimulus Law Boosts Health Privacy Rules, Workforce Management
February 23, 2009
Sketchy Facebook Friends Could Haunt You Forever, Fox News.com
February 20, 2009
Hunton & Williams LLP Launches Privacy and Information Security Law Blog
January 7, 2009
Hunton & Williams LLP Privacy Advisor Martin Abrams Receives IAPP Vanguard Award
December 10, 2008
Devil in the details: Why personal data are ever more open to loss and abuse, Financial Times-Asia
December 26, 2007
Hunton & Williams Recognized in Chambers Global Guide 2008
December 19, 2007
Hunton & Williams Privacy Lawyer Releases New Edition of Acclaimed Book on European Data Protection Law
April 16, 2007
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