Recent court decisions highlight how website design, conspicuous notice, and user assent can determine whether online terms are enforceable.
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UK Smart Data and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: Considerations for Businesses
The UK government has published its Smart Data 2035 Strategy, setting a target of five or more active smart data schemes by 2030 and 20 or more by 2035, backed by at least £36 million in public investment over four years.
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Cyber Incident Response: 10 Lessons Learned from Thousands of Breaches
Drawing on lessons learned from thousands of incident responses, this GT Advisory examines the most common and consequential mistakes organizations make when responding to a data breach. From lack of preparation to missteps in customer notification, understanding these pitfalls is the first step toward a more effective response.
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Texas Attorney General Announces Investigation into Drone Company over Data Privacy, Surveillance Concerns
Texas AG Ken Paxton states that the drone company misrepresented its data privacy and security practices to consumers in violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and allegedly concealed ties to China.
May 19 EVENT | GDPR Governance: Data Protection Meets Corporate Practice
Greenberg Traurig Local Partner Dr. Philip Radlanski spoke at the 27th Handelsblatt Data Protection Congress in Berlin on May 19.
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FTC Bars Kochava from Selling Sensitive Location Data
The Federal Trade Commission announced a stipulated final order resolving its enforcement action against data broker Kochava Inc. and its subsidiary Collective Data Solutions.
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Gretchen Ramos Recognized in 2026 California Legal Awards
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Gretchen Ramos was recognized in the 2026 California Legal Awards in the “Women Leaders in Tech Law” category.
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May 6 WEBINAR | Cyber Incident Response: Lessons Learned From Thousands of Breaches
In a May 6 webinar, GT Shareholders Jena M. Valdetero and Reena Bajowala will draw on lessons from thousands of real-world data breaches to help legal and business teams build stronger cyber incident response strategies. Register now.
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CJEU’s Russmedia Decision Expands Platform Controller Duties Under GDPR
With its Russmedia judgment (C-492/23, Grand Chamber, 2 December 2025), the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU or Court) fundamentally reshapes how online marketplaces and other platforms hosting user-generated content must approach data protection compliance.
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California Data Broker Registration Deadline Arrives Jan. 31, Applying to More Businesses Than Ever
Data brokers who offered brokerage services in California in 2025 must register or re-register their status with the state’s data broker registry by Jan. 31, 2026.
In-scope companies that fail to do so may be liable for administrative fines or even reasonable expenses incurred by the CalPrivacy regulator in investigating and bringing an administrative action