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In 2015, the European Union (EU) is strengthening its data privacy rules, threatening to fine violators as much as €5M (US$6.8 million) or 5 percent of a company’s annual revenue. While full enforcement is still a year away, now is the time for organizations to start preparing. Speakers will review key elements of what you need to know in the legislation, how they apply to non-European-based companies, what differs from existing privacy requirements and what you must do to prepare. Topics include data residency, data security classification, privacy mapping strategies, assessing key risks, data remediation strategies, often-overlooked repositories that hold privacy information, tactics for implementing the “right to be forgotten” requirement and how to keep your privacy data identified, secure and controlled on an ongoing basis. Start preparing now for these far-reaching new rules.

This article summarizes the general terms of both the proposed Crowdfunding Exemption and the proposed Start-Up Exemption and how businesses and investors in Manitoba can take advantage of these exemptions.

This sample provides ground rules for participating in online communications.

This is a sample mutual non-disclosure agreement between two companies.

This is a sample services agreement where consultant agrees to perform certain professional real estate consulting services in identifying and recovering overcharges in its occupancy and utility costs.

Bribery and corruption, embezzlement, conflicts of interest, data breaches, workplace bullying: Internal investigations often are complex and high-stakes undertakings. Cross-border investigations raise additional challenges. In this session, through hypothetical situations and an overview of related scientific research, attendees will learn how to guard against the most common mistakes organizations make when investigating allegations of wrongdoing. You will also walk away with practical information that will help you execute lawful, effective investigations — including tips related to data protection, witness interviews, and cultural and language differences.

This article shows how to minimize risks and maximize opportunities in China-Latin America investment.

Attorneys are frequently confronted by having to decide whether to say "no" to an action proposed by their client. This circumstance is much more challenging for the in-house practitioner, whose client is also their employer. Before being faced with this situation, an in-house lawyer should learn the rules about who the client is, when to say no, and when to say yes.

What is it about TED Talks that has made them such a phenomenon? Why are they so successful and what can we learn from them? Presenting effectively and with impact has changed over the years. Do you know your audience? Are you thinking about what they want to hear or what you want to say; factors that are not mutually exclusive. In the digital age with the 24/7 cycle of news, emails and instant messages, how do you reach your audience?

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles in Switzerland.