Sidley’s Fourth Annual Privacy and Cybersecurity Roundtable
Sidley hosted the firm’s fourth annual Privacy and Cybersecurity Roundtable in the DC office on Monday, March 26, 2018.
Following an introduction by Sidley partner Alan Raul, Giovanni Buttarelli, European Data Protection Supervisor, and Helen Dixon, Data Protection Commissioner for Ireland, discussed the EU General Data Protection Regulation which will go into effect on May 25, 2018. Both Helen Dixon and Giovanni Buttarelli shared their insights on preparation for, and life after May 25. Following their remarks, Sidley Partner and Privacy practice Co-Leader, Ed McNicholas (D.C.) moderated a lively discussion that included Cam Kerry, Senior Counsel (D.C./Boston) and new Sidley Partner, Wim Nauwelaerts (Brussels). (more…)
DOD Finalizes Contractor Cyber Attack Notice Rule
The Department of Defense has implemented another measure to protect its supply chain from hacking. On October 4, 2016 the U.S. Department of Defense issued a long-awaited finalized rule that imposes a mandatory 72-hour reporting requirement for DOD defense contractors and subcontractors to disclose cyber attacks to the Pentagon. (more…)
