We are pleased to announce the three most recent additions to the Hintze Law team: Julia Allen-Pi’ilani as Privacy Analyst, Charlotte Lunday as Associate, and Chehalis Dorman as Associate*.
Read MoreEarly Thoughts on the Schrems II Decision on EU Data Transfers
As you may be aware, last Thursday the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a dramatic opinion in the Schrems II case that invalidated the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Agreement and called into question the extent to which U.S. companies can rely on the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as the basis for data transfers.
Read MoreChambers Ranks Hintze Law and Its Partners in 2020 USA Privacy & Data Security Reviews
We are honored to announce that Chambers & Partners has once again recognized Hintze Law PLLC and partners, Mike Hintze and Susan Hintze, in its 2020 Privacy & Data Security USA – Nationwide rankings.
Read MoreChambers Recognizes Hintze Law and Its Partners in 2019 USA Privacy & Data Security Rankings
Chambers & Partners has presented Hintze Law PLLC with the honor of Recognized Practitioner, and has recognized Hintze Law partners, Mike Hintze and Susan Hintze, as Ranked Lawyers in its 2019 Privacy & Data Security USA – Nationwide rankings released April 25, 2019.
Read MoreIs our U.S. company subject to GDPR? New guidance on territorial scope from EDPB
By Jennifer Ruehr and Susan Lyon-Hintze
Non-EU organizations that process personal data as data controllers or processors frequently ask whether they are subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). The answer depends in part on the “territorial scope” provisions in Article 3 of the GDPR. Organizations fall under the territorial scope of the GDPR when they meet one of two main criteria: the “establishment” criterion under Article 3(1) or the “targeting” criterion under Article 3(2). On November 16, 2018, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) released “Guidelines 3/2018 on the territorial scope of the GDPR (Article 3)-Version for public consultation.” These guidelines provide interpretation and clarification of the Article 3 criteria that can help organizations understand and evaluate how the GDPR applies to their data processing.
Read MoreJennifer Ruehr joins Hintze Law PLLC
We are pleased to announce Jennifer Ruehr has joined the Hintze Law team! In her role as Senior Associate, Jennifer will be advising technology clients on global privacy, security, and related data technology and transactional matters.
Read MoreJared Friend named Associate to Watch in Chambers 2018 rankings
We are thrilled to report that Jared Friend, Senior Associate at Hintze Law, has been recognized in the Chambers USA 2018 lawyer ranking. Notably, Jared is included as one of only two “Associates to Watch” in the Privacy & Data Security category nationwide.
Read MoreJ.D. Fugate joins Hintze Law PLLC
We are pleased to announce that we have a new member of the Hintze Law team. J.D. Fugate joined the firm on March 1, 2018, as Of Counsel.
Read MoreFTC Issues Enforcement Policy Statement on COPPA and Voice Recordings
By Smriti Chandrashekar
On October 23, 2017, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued guidance on the online collection of certain audio voice recordings from children under the age of 13. The guidance, in the form of an “enforcement policy statement” discusses the application of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) to such recordings.
Read MoreFTC updates COPPA Compliance Plan for Businesses
By Carolyn Krol
On June 21, 2017, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published an update to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA”) compliance plan for businesses. The FTC Business Blog describes the update as a reflection of the developments in the marketplace, such as internet-connected toys. The compliance plan provides businesses with a step-by-step guide to determine if a business activity is covered by COPPA, and if so, how to comply with COPPA.
Read MoreHow to Draft a Privacy Statement
A chapter by Hintze Law partner Mike Hintze, entitled "Privacy Statements: Purposes, Requirements, and Best Practices" will be included in the forthcoming Cambridge Handbook of Consumer Privacy, edited by Jules Polonetsky, Evan Selinger & Omer Tene, Cambridge University Press (2017).
Read MoreThe FTC’s Smart TV Workshop
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By Mike Hintze
On Wednesday, December 7, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission held a Smart TV workshop, as part of its Fall Technology Series.
Read MoreDe-Identification and the GDPR
Next Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Hintze Law partner Mike Hintze will present his new paper, "Viewing the GDPR Through a De-Identification Lens: A Tool for Clarification and Compliance," at the Brussels Privacy Symposium.
Read MoreFTC Drone Privacy Workshop
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By Carolyn Krol
On Thursday, October 13, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) held an afternoon workshop exploring drones as part of its series of fall technology events.
Read MoreHintze Law Welcomes Mike Hintze as Partner
Hintze Law is pleased to announce that Mike Hintze has joined the firm as partner. Mike joins Hintze Law after serving as Chief Privacy Counsel at Microsoft, where, for over 18 years, he advised on data protection compliance globally, and helped lead the company’s strategic initiatives on privacy differentiation and public policy. Mike joins Susan Lyon-Hintze, partner and founder of Hintze Law, in leadership of the firm. His practice focus on global privacy and data protection compliance, policy, and strategy.
Read MorePublicly Available Privacy and Security Resources
If you are a startup or just a privacy or security officer with a lean budget, please check out our list of publicly available privacy and security resources. We update this from time to time for presentations we give to companies just starting to build their privacy and security programs and always welcome input on any "free" resources you find helpful.
Read MoreWSBA Privacy Issues in Licensing →
http://www.slideshare.net/susanlyon/2016-wsba-privacy-issues-in-licensing
EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Details Released
On February 29, 2016, the European Commission issued a draft “adequacy decision” introducing the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield (“Privacy Shield”). The Privacy Shield replaces the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework (“Safe Harbor”) as the new data transfer agreement legitimizing transfer of EU personal data to the U.S. by certifying participants. As described and linked to in the Commission’s press release, several U.S. government agencies have provided written commitments to enforce the Privacy Shield. These commitments will be published in the U.S. Federal Register.
Read MoreU.S. Department of Commerce Issues Fact Sheet on the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Agreement
By Carolyn Krol
On February 2, 2016, following the announcement of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Agreement, the U.S. Department of Commerce distributed a fact sheet about the new data-transfer agreement with the European Union. The fact sheet provides further detail on the elements of the agreement described in the EU Commission's press release.
Read MoreNew EU-U.S. Safe Harbor Deal Announced
By Carolyn Krol
On February 2, 2016, representatives of the European Commission and the United States agreed on a new framework for transatlantic data flows, referred to as the “EU-U.S. Privacy Shield.” This long awaited announcement follows the October 6, 2015, decision by the EU Court of Justice invalidating the EU-U.S. Safe Harbor agreement.
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