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Guernsey data protection series – international data transfers
This briefing is a part of a Walkers series on the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 (the “DPL”), and deals with the transfer of personal data outside Guernsey. A “data transfer” occurs when an individual’s personal data is sent outside of Guernsey……By: Walkers
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USPTO’s Guidance on Inventorship of AI-Assisted Inventions Remains True to Fundamental Principles, But May Not Be the Right Test
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued guidance on inventorship determinations for inventions developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI-assisted inventions). Inventorship of AI-assisted inventions has been a hot topic recently with the increased use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Traditional AI focuses on computers analyzing historical data and making future numeric…
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Guernsey data protection series – personal data breaches
Introduction This briefing is part of a Walkers series on the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 (the “DPL”), and provides an overview on personal data breaches. It describes some key points which organisations may want to consider when handling/managing a personal data breach….By: Walkers
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Guernsey data protection series – principles, key concepts and rights
The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 (the “DPL”) came into force on 25 May 2018 to coincide with the enforcement of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/670 (the “GDPR”). The European Commission has granted Guernsey “adequacy” status and recognises the legal standards applicable in Guernsey as covering all the principles necessary…
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Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond Announces Data Breach After Unauthorized Party Accesses Employee Email Account
On February 26, 2024, Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond, Ltd. (“KRD”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an employee’s email account was accessed by an unauthorized party. In this notice, KRD explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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Public Health Management Corporation Notifies Consumers of Data Breach Involving Their Social Security Numbers
On February 26, 2024, Public Health Management Corporation (“PHMC”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to gain access to the organization’s computer network. In this notice, PHMC explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’…
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Rio Hondo Community College Announces Data Breach in the Wake of Ransomware Attack
On February 27, 2024, Rio Hondo Community College District (“Rio Hondo”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after experiencing a ransomware attack in October 2023. In this notice, Rio Hondo explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their…
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Conrade Insurance Announces Data Breach Following Unauthorized Access to Employee Email Account
On February 26, 2024, Conrade Insurance filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized actor was able to access an employee’s email account. In this notice, Conrade explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their…
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Superior Court Requires Plaintiff to Name Passive Co-owner of Property as a Defendant or Suit Will Be Subject to Dismissal.
Simone v. Alam, 303 A.3d 140 (Pa. Super. 2023) – The plaintiff slipped and fell on an icy walkway located adjacent to a property owned by the defendant and his brother as tenants in common. The brother was not named as a party, so the defendant filed a motion to dismiss for failure to join…
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As Hungry Gazans Crowd an Aid Convoy, a Crush of Bodies, Israeli Gunshots and a Deadly Toll
Palestinian and Israeli officials offered differing accounts of a deadly scene in northern Gaza, in which local health officials said more than 100 people were killed.
