Corporate Data Governance and GDPR Compliance for U.S. Companies
Cross-Border Cooperation; Minimizing Risk of Investigations and Fines
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will analyze challenges facing U.S. based multinational companies relating to new data privacy and security initiatives. The panel will discuss best practices for complying with the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); cross-border cooperation and regulatory investigations; assessing potential liability and steering clear of possible fines; and other emerging risks and governance challenges relating to data privacy and security.
Outline
- EU regulatory trends impacting corporate governance of U.S. based multinational enterprises
- Key features of GDPR and effective compliance
- Handling cross-border investigations and areas of concern
- Best practices for corporate governance of data privacy and security
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- Identifying risks for U.S. based multinational companies and EU regulations
- Understanding the requirements and application of the GDPR
- Determining effective methods of GDPR compliance and avoiding penalties against global revenues
- Conducting internal data audits and implementing processes in accord with new regulations
- Selecting and appointing supervisory authority in EU member states
- Reevaluating the service levels of third-party providers and assessing their data privacy compliance
- Handling cross-border investigations and areas of concern, such as attorney-client privilege, production of information subject to privacy, local government preferences toward misconduct, and more
Faculty
Kirk J. Nahra
Partner
Wiley Rein
Mr. Nahra specializes in privacy and information security litigation and counseling, along with a variety of health... | Read More
Mr. Nahra specializes in privacy and information security litigation and counseling, along with a variety of health care, insurance fraud, and compliance issues. He assists companies in a wide range of industries in analyzing and implementing the requirements of privacy and security laws across the country and internationally. He also works with insurers and health care industry participants in developing compliance programs and defending against government investigations into their practices. He is the editor of The Privacy Advisor, the monthly newsletter of the IAPP.
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Ann J. LaFrance
Partner
Squire Patton Boggs
Ms. LaFrance coordinates the firm's EMEA Communications Law Practice and co-chairs the firm's global Data... | Read More
Ms. LaFrance coordinates the firm's EMEA Communications Law Practice and co-chairs the firm's global Data Privacy & Cybersecurity group. Drawing on more than 30 years of industry experience, she advises clients on telecommunications regulation and new media policy, competition law, dispute resolution and European Union (EU) data protection and e-privacy matters.
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Christopher M. Hoff
Atty
Squire Patton Boggs
Mr. Hoff is a member of the firm's Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, where he focuses on international... | Read More
Mr. Hoff is a member of the firm's Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, where he focuses on international data transfers, privacy and security compliance counseling and risk management strategies. He counsels clients in a myriad of industries regarding US and international privacy laws. He recently served in-house as the director of regulatory affairs and chief certifications counsel at a leading data privacy software management company. He also draws on his experience at the US Department of Commerce, where he co-managed the US-EU and US-Swiss Safe Harbor programs and also led US government efforts in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to implement the world’s first multilaterally negotiated privacy framework.
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