Cloud Computing, Data, Global Markets, Privacy

Privacy Shield: A Strong Framework for Transatlantic Digital Trade

The Privacy Shield agreement has already improved data protection and digital trade between the EU and the US in its first year, and that should continue, writes Victoria A. Espinel.

The Privacy Shield agreement has already improved data protection and digital trade between the EU and the US in its first year, and that should continue, writes Victoria A. Espinel.

Data, Global Markets

Future of Trade Hides in Plain Sight in Vietnam Deals

If you saw the headlines out of last week’s meeting between President Trump and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, you’re aware of the major deals announced with US manufacturers GE and Caterpillar – deals worth an estimated $8 billion dollars for jet engines, windmills, and construction equipment. What is less apparent, though, is how … Read More >>

Data

Why Data Needs to Move Across Borders and Why You Should Care

Cross-border data flows are essential to the global economy. This is a point that BSA always emphasizes. But what exactly are “cross-border data flows” and how do they affect you? “Cross-border data flows” refers to the movement or transfer of information between servers across country borders. Data needs to be able move freely so that … Read More >>

Data

New Irish Warrant Case Decision – Again – Points to Need for Congressional Action to Update ECPA

The importance of this week’s decision by the Second Circuit to deny rehearing in Microsoft’s Irish warrant case has less to do with the action in court and more to do with what happens next. Specifically, with what happens in Congress. Last July, a panel of the Second Circuit held that a warrant issued by … Read More >>