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1.09.25
EU Court Awards Damages for Breach of EU Data Transfer Rules
On January 8, 2025, the second highest court of the European Union (EU), the General Court of the Court of Justice of the EU (the Court), ordered (in Bindl v European Commission, Case T-354/22) the European Commission (EC) to pay EUR 400 in damages to an individual for transferring their personal data to the U.S. without having implemented a data transfer mechanism under EU law.
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9.07.23
Wilson Sonsini Privacy and Cybersecurity Partners Recognized by Who's Who Legal
Wilson Sonsini privacy and cybersecurity attorneys were selected among the best in their fields in Who's Who Legal's annual comprehensive guide to the top data security, data privacy, and data protection lawyers in the world. The listings are a result of an extensive research process that includes continuous data collection and analysis, recommendations, and feedback from eminent practitioners and interviews.
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7.10.23
EU and U.S. Finalize Data Privacy Framework: Here’s How to Get Certified
On July 10, 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted an adequacy decision in relation to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This paves the way for organizations to certify to the DPF, reducing friction for transfers of personal data from the EU to the U.S., and allowing companies to simplify their compliance with EU data flow restrictions. It thus represents a major development in the regulation of data flows from the EU to the U.S.
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7.05.23
European Commission Proposes New Rules for Cross Border GDPR Enforcement
On July 4, 2023, the European Commission (EC) published its proposal for a regulation laying down additional procedural rules for the enforcement of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (proposal). The proposal focuses on procedural issues relating to handling complaints and conducting investigations in cross-border cases.1 The proposal adds to the procedural rules laid down in the GDPR and addresses certain practical issues and gaps. In particular, the proposal harmonizes at an EU-level the rules on complaint admissibility, strengthens due process rights for complainants and defendants, and streamlines cooperation between supervisory authorities (SAs, i.e., national data protection authorities or DPAs). If it is eventually enacted, the proposal would be of considerable importance in facilitating the enforcement of the GDPR in cross-border cases.
4.12.23
Wilson Sonsini Recognized in Europe by 2023 Legal 500 EMEA Guide
On April 12, 2023, The Legal 500 published its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) guide, which ranks leading lawyers and law firms in countries across the region. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is recognized as a top law firm in Belgium for both privacy and data protection.
Specifically, Wilson Sonsini is honored as a top-tier firm in Belgium for EU Regulatory: Privacy and Data Protection, with partner Cédric Burton ranked as a leading individual in the space. The firm is noted for advising an array of blue-chip multinational clients on GDPR compliance, issues relating to the Digital Markets Act and Data Governance Act, data breach response, and for representing businesses in litigation before the Belgian DPA and European courts. The firm is also noted for regularly acting in innovative cases relating to blockchain, AI, and Internet of Things.
Specifically, Wilson Sonsini is honored as a top-tier firm in Belgium for EU Regulatory: Privacy and Data Protection, with partner Cédric Burton ranked as a leading individual in the space. The firm is noted for advising an array of blue-chip multinational clients on GDPR compliance, issues relating to the Digital Markets Act and Data Governance Act, data breach response, and for representing businesses in litigation before the Belgian DPA and European courts. The firm is also noted for regularly acting in innovative cases relating to blockchain, AI, and Internet of Things.
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3.03.23
EU Regulators Adopt Opinion on Draft EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
Since the invalidation of the Privacy Shield framework in 2020 in the "Schrems II" case, the EU and the U.S. have been working to set up a new framework for data flows from the EU to the U.S. A draft of a new “Data Privacy Framework” (DPF), which is designed to serve as the basis for a formal adequacy decision by the European Commission (EC), was published by the EC at the end of 2022, and is expected to be formally adopted towards the summer of 2023.
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12.16.22
Wilson Sonsini Honored Among 2023 Global Elite in GDR100
On December 15, 2022, Global Data Review published its 2023 edition of the GDR100, a global guide that ranks the capabilities, track record, and market reputation of leading law firms in the field. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s privacy and cybersecurity practice was recognized among the top 25 "Elite" firms, ranking No. 11 in the first year GDR is assigning a global elite rank. The firm also ranked highly in two subcategories, No. 4 for investigations and No. 8 for advisory.
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10.10.22
President Biden Signs Executive Order to Implement the New EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
On October 7, 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order (Order) on Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities. This marks the latest step towards the new EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (Framework), a replacement for the defunct EU-U.S. Privacy Shield (Privacy Shield).
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4.26.22
EU Reaches Political Agreement on Additional New Rules for Digital Platforms in the Digital Services Act
The EU is close to finalizing the adoption of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which will impose new obligations on digital platforms regarding content moderation, due diligence for illegal content, and advertising transparency. It will entail significant changes to existing EU law in these areas and will impose substantial new compliance burdens on companies in regard to online content.
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2.09.22
Five Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named Among 2022 BTI Client Service All-Stars
In February 2022, five Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati attorneys—John Brust, Cédric Burton, Andrew Hill, Christopher Kuner, and Rezwan Pavri—were recognized as 2022 BTI Client Service All-Stars. They are among 565 attorneys honored in BTI Consulting Group’s annual guide highlighting attorneys “delivering the absolute best levels of client service.” According to BTI, the recognized attorneys are practical, savvy, in the know, available, nimble, and deal with complexity.
BTI conducts the longest-running independent study to find and celebrate the attorneys that top legal decision-makers say deliver the best client service. This year’s results are based on more than 350 in-depth, confidential interviews conducted between January and November 2021 as part of BTI’s ongoing Annual Survey of General Counsel, now in its 21styear.
To view the full list of 2022 BTI Client Service All-Stars, click here.
BTI conducts the longest-running independent study to find and celebrate the attorneys that top legal decision-makers say deliver the best client service. This year’s results are based on more than 350 in-depth, confidential interviews conducted between January and November 2021 as part of BTI’s ongoing Annual Survey of General Counsel, now in its 21styear.
To view the full list of 2022 BTI Client Service All-Stars, click here.
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12.17.21
Christopher Kuner Reappointed to European Commission Expert Group on GDPR
Brussels-based Senior Privacy Counsel Dr. Christopher Kuner has been reappointed to the European Commission’s Multistakeholder Expert Group on the Implementation of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). He was originally selected to serve on the Expert Group in 2018 for a three-year term, and has now been reappointed to serve for three more years. A recognized thought leader in EU data protection law, Christopher was appointed in his personal capacity as an independent academic expert and professor of law and co-chair of the Brussels Privacy Hub at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). He is also the author of numerous books and articles on EU data protection law and is editor of the commentary on the GDPR published by Oxford University Press.
The Expert Group is designed to assist the European Commission in identifying potential challenges in the application of the GDPR from the perspective of different stakeholders and advising the EC on how to address them. It also provides the Commission with advice on how to achieve an appropriate level of awareness about the legislation among different stakeholders, including business and citizens, and offers advice and expertise in relation to the preparation of delegated acts and implementation of acts to be adopted under the GDPR.
The Expert Group is designed to assist the European Commission in identifying potential challenges in the application of the GDPR from the perspective of different stakeholders and advising the EC on how to address them. It also provides the Commission with advice on how to achieve an appropriate level of awareness about the legislation among different stakeholders, including business and citizens, and offers advice and expertise in relation to the preparation of delegated acts and implementation of acts to be adopted under the GDPR.
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12.13.21
Firm Honored Among 2022 GDR 100 “Elite,” Ranked No. 1 for Investigations
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati recently was honored among 25 “Elite” firms by Global Data Review in the publication’s annual GDR 100 rankings, which recognize firms that consistently deliver top advice to multinational clients around the world, and ranked as the No. 1 Busiest Firm for Data Protection and Privacy – Investigations. In addition, the firm ranked highly in several other subcategories, including No. 2 for Busiest Firms: Non-Personal Data; No. 7 for Data Protection and Privacy Capabilities; and No. 10 for Busiest Firms: Data Protection and Privacy – Overall.