Big Data for Public Good

Sidley's Brussels office Rue Montoyer 51, Brussels, Belgium

RSVP HERE Harnessing the potential of Big Data for Public Good is key concern for governments, industry and society. To examine these issues, Sidley and Bridges Consulting will be hosting a second roundtable to gather perspectives from government, industry, academic and patient/NGO thought leaders. We are pleased to welcome Giovanni Buttarelli, European Data Protection Supervisor, as […]

Getting Ready for the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018

WEBINAR Tuesday, September 25, 2018 | 4:00 p.m. EDT / 1:00 p.m. PDT CLE Credit Pending On June 28, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (AB 375). According to the bill's author, it was consciously designed to emulate the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and, […]

Improving the Transatlantic Privacy Relationship

Renaissance Hotel Rue du Parnasse 19, Brussels, Belgium

Join Sidley for a panel discussion to evaluate transatlantic harmony regarding data protection. We will be considering the elements that have gone well, as well as areas that could go better, and what could potentially go wrong. SPEAKERS INCLUDE Julie Brill, Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Microsoft Giovanni Buttarelli, European Data Protection Supervisor […]

GDPR Essentials: Financial Services

Free Webinar 3:00 p.m. BST/10:00 a.m. EDT Sidley, in partnership with DataGuidance, is pleased to announce “GDPR Essentials: Financial Services.” Intended to standardize data protection measures across the European Union, the updated GDPR will significantly affect companies around the world, that collect European citizens’ data. One important change introduces potential fines for noncompliance of up to […]

Privacy: What is The Way Forward?

National Press Club 529 14th Street, N.W., 13th Floor, Washington, DC, United States

New privacy regulations in Europe and California, combined with well-publicized data breaches, are fueling an intense debate about the U.S. approach to consumer privacy. The ongoing Federal Trade Commission hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century prominently feature privacy. The Department of Commerce is engaged in a proceeding to develop privacy policy […]

Blockchain 2019: From Concept to Implementation

WEBINAR 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT Please join us for the first in a series of programs focused on 2019 blockchain developments. This webinar will discuss relevant issues for companies to consider when implementing or partnering with blockchain solutions. Lawyers […]

Data Protection in Finance 2019: Living with the GDPR

Sidley's London Offices 70 St Mary Axe, London, United Kingdom

Sidley in conjunction with DataGuidance, invites you to join us for Data Protection in Finance 2019: Living with the GDPR. This event will offer opportunities to network with industry peers, as well as informative panel discussions focused on maintaining compliance with the requirements of EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which took effect earlier this year. […]

Privacy and Cybersecurity Roundtable

Sidley's Washington, D.C. Offices 1501 K Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for Sidley's annual Privacy and Cybersecurity Roundtable! Following the program, the jurisdictional competition will shift from privacy to something else entirely. Enjoy Belgian Beer facing off against quaffable contenders from Washington, D.C., California and China. Vote for your favorite, and rather than watch legislation getting (or not getting) made, enjoy some great sausage […]

Upcoming Webinar: Consumer-Permissioned Data Sharing: Risks, Gaps and Solutions

Data aggregators and fintech providers are now offering services that let consumers manage their finances using information from multiple accounts at multiple financial institutions. This kind of consumer data access raises serious questions about the relationship between financial institutions and consumer-designated third parties. This webinar will cover the risks that come with consumer-permissioned information sharing, […]