First Lawsuit Filed Under Washington’s My Health My Data Act
4 minute read | February.24.2025
On February 10, 2025, a Washington state resident filed a lawsuit against Amazon under the Washington My Health My Data Act.
Insights
6 Things to Know About New York's Health Information Privacy Act
10 minute read | February.18.2025
The New York legislature passed the New York Health Information Privacy Act (New York HIPA), establishing strict requirements for handling health data
EDBP Opinion on AI Models and Personal Data Has Implications for Contracts Between AI Model Developers and Downstream Integrators
6 minute read | February.03.2025
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued an opinion on certain data protection aspects related to processing personal data in AI models.
Cyber and Data Security: Personal Liability for C-suite Executives
20 minute read | January.30.2025
Discussing the potential personal accountability C-suite executives may face for cybersecurity and data protection incidents.
Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Update: What It Means for Cybersecurity in Health Care
6 minute read | January.27.2025
The Department of Health and Human Services’ OCR issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to update the HIPAA Security Rule.
U.S. Data Localization Law Coming Soon: DOJ Issues Final Rule on Certain Data Transfers to “Countries of Concern”
10 minute read | January.17.2025
The DOJ has finalized prohibitions and restrictions on cross-border transfers of certain data to China and other “Countries of Concern.”
Events
Events
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Global Privacy Summit 2025
Nicholas Farnsworth is co-leading the panel session “Anatomy of an Investigation: A Discussion with US Regulators,” during the IAPP Global Privacy Summit.
Events
Orrick at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Europe Data Protection Congress
Join Orrick’s Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation Group for cocktails and conversation to celebrate the 2023 International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Europe Data Protection Congress.
Events
Effective Management of Employee DSAR Requests: Practical Strategies and Compliance Insights
Explore the intricacies of handling employee data subject access requests (DSARs), using the UK process as a model while incorporating key EU considerations.
Events
Privacy + Security Forum’s Fall Academy
Members of Orrick’s Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation Group are leading panels on privacy risks associated with generative AI tools and online safety legislation for children and teens during the Privacy + Security Forum Fall Academy hosted by the Privacy + Security Academy.
Generative AI Tools: ...
Events
Tech Disputes: Navigating the Next Wave
Join us for a panel discussion on avoiding and managing technology disputes, which are becoming increasingly common and complex in today’s digital era.
Events
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Privacy Security Risk Conference 2024
Emily Tabatabai will co-lead a panel on “Enforcement and Litigation Trends” at the “U.S. State Privacy Crash Course: What Is New and What Is Next” half-day workshop during the 2024 IAPP Privacy Security Risk Conference.
News
Orrick Promotes Two to Partner in London
2 minute read | January.14.2025
Orrick is pleased to announce the promotion of two lawyers in London to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2025.
Orrick Welcomes the Partner Class of 2025
14 minute read | January.13.2025
Orrick’s 20 new partners strengthen the firm’s teams serving the tech, energy, finance and life sciences sectors.
American Lawyer’s California Legal Awards Recognize Shannon Yavorsky and Clem Roberts for Tech and IP Achievements
1 minute read | August.19.2024
Orrick partners recognized for pioneering work for tech clients in regulatory and IP law, earning honors for success in AI, privacy and patent ...
Orrick Partners Recognized 8 Years in a Row as Top Incident Response Professionals in the U.S.
1 minute read | May.10.2024
Congratulations to Orrick partners Heather Egan and Aravind Swaminathan on being named to Cybersecurity Docket’s Incident Response 50 for 2024.
Orrick’s Jeffrey McKenna Honored for Proposed Changes to Civil Litigation Rules
1 minute read | May.03.2024
Lawyers for Civil Justice has honored Orrick’s Jeffrey McKenna with the LCJ Founder’s Award, its highest-achievement recognition.
Three Orrick Partners Named 2024 MCCA Rainmakers and Rising Stars
2 minute read | April.26.2024
Congratulations to our Rainmakers Rohit Sachdev and Tony Chan and Rising Star Joseph Santiesteban.