Managing online privacy is getting more challenging as each year passes.  Even more so in today’s world where countries around the globe are implementing and/or tightening their privacy and cybersecurity laws. Particularly, our international clients with operations in both Europe and US are now asked not only to comply with the very well-known GDPR but also with an increased number of US state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, CPRA, VCDPA, NY Shield Act, etc.), a subject that PFL has an in-depth knowledge of.

The internet has become an increasingly integral part of our lives – and due to this, today, the issue of privacy has become even more important. The value and worth of personal data becomes more evident and, as a result, both individuals and businesses are going to great lengths to protect it. PF Law’s Privacy and Cybersecurity lawyers work diligently to keep our clients up-to-date on the latest regulations in this field.

Since 2014, the European Union has been regulating cookies and tracking systems on websites. More specifically, the rules apply not only to European citizens and organisations owning websites – but also GDPR regulations also relates to any website worldwide that receive visits from a user based in the European Union. This puts owners of US domiciled websites in an interesting position.

PF Law is well versed in the field of GDPR regulations and regularly keeps clients up to date on the latest changes to the law. In fact, the changes are frequent and, although they impact private citizens little, they can be very decisive for companies.

On the one hand user data is valuable for anyone who runs an e-commerce website or sells online services. On the other hand the data can become a source of legal problems if one is not up to date on current regulations. PF Law provides counsel to a multitude organisations working in various sectors to ensure that their website does not violate any laws in this regard.

Given the value of certain data, there will always be criminals actively working to steal it. Obviously, avoiding this scenario is the job of computer scientists and experts in the field. However, PFL also works with clients in this area advising them on what their legal obligations are in terms of protecting any personal data in their possession.

From the moment an organization collects and stores certain types of data, they have an obligation to protect it in the best possible way. What does it actually mean though? What is a company obligated to do to avoid any breach of personal data – and if it were to occur where would fatality end and negligence begin?

The PF Law’s team has extensive experience providing counsel to clients on a range of cybersecurity matters. More importantly our team works closely together with clients identifying any potential weaknesses – advising on stronger privacy and cybersecurity legal solutions for both the organization and the people who have entrusted them with their data.

By its very nature, the use of the internet requires a continuous exchange of data which must be protected – hence, the importance of privacy, even offline, should never be forgotten.

Information that must remain confidential circulates within a company – for example: company secrets, information regarding the company’s structure, and commercial strategies. In these cases, cybersecurity is of little use and an analog approach must be used instead.

PF Law regularly assists clients with the preparation of confidentiality agreements for managers, employees, and third parties in order to minimize the risk of information leaks. In addition, our team can advise businesses on the correct approach to implement and follow in relation to the management of clients’ and employees’ personal information.

This last item includes the training of employees so that they too are aware of what is lawful and what is not in terms of the management of personal data. Sadly, many privacy breaches happen more out of distraction than out of bad faith. PF Law’s job is to help prevent this.

PF Law prides itself on its human approach to the practice of law as we work in partnership with our clients to guide them through the evolution and conclusion of legal processes.