German Data Protection Authorities Releases a New Model to Calculate FDPR Fines
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. German data protection authorities have published a new model for calculating fines under GDPR, which, is likely to lead to higher fines. While this model is strictly being tested in Germany, since GDPR should
The Court of Justice of the European Union Issues a Ruling on Cookie Consent Requirements
Written by: Rich Sheinis, Esq. On October 1, 2019, the CJEU issued a ruling establishing that consent to use cookies cannot be validly obtained through a pre-checked box. In this particular case, an online gaming company, Planet49 GmbH, had
EUROPEAN DATA PROTECTION BOARD ISSUES DRAFT GUIDANCE ON THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA THROUGH VIDEO DEVICES
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. The European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) recently issued guidance on the use of video devices to process personal data. The guidelines are in draft form, and were open for public comment through S
CAYMAN ISLANDS DATA PROTECTION LAW GOES INTO EFFECT SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. The Data Protection Law, 2017, (“DPL”) introduces globally-recognized principles surrounding the use of personal information to the Cayman Islands. Similar to the GDPR and other data privacy legisl
EU Court of Justice Rules Using Facebook’s “Like” Button Creates a Joint Data Controller Relationship
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. Fashion ID is an online retailer whose website used a plug-in to feature a Facebook “Like” button. As a result of the plug-in, when a user lands on Fashion ID’s website, information about the
Class Action Proceeds Against Facebook for Violation of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”)
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. The Ninth Circuit has ruled that a case against Facebook for violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act can proceed as a class action. The lawsuit stems out of Facebook’s “Tag Suggest
Richard Sheinis Earns Fellow of Information Privacy Designation
Hall Booth Smith (HBS) is pleased to announce that Richard Sheinis, managing Partner of the Charlotte office, has earned the designation of Fellow of Information Privacy from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). This de
Anthony Stewart Earns Fellow of Information Privacy Designation
Hall Booth Smith (HBS) is pleased to announce that Anthony E. Stewart, an attorney in the Atlanta office, has earned the designation of Fellow of Information Privacy from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). This design
Why Businesses Throughout The Country Should Be Worried About New York’s SHIELD Act
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. New York’s SHIELD Act has passed the New York Senate, and now awaits passage in the Assembly before it goes to the Governor to sign into law. While the Act contains new rules regarding data breaches and
Hall Booth Smith Opens New Office in Charlotte, North Carolina
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is pleased to announce that it is expanding its footprint by opening an office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The HBS Charlotte office will be led by Partner Richard Sheinis. The Charlotte location will be the firm&#