Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys assess California’s collaboration with other foreign governments on promoting privacy rights and what this means for the future of data protection worldwide.

The California Privacy Protection Agency recently announced that it signed a declaration of cooperation on privacy protections or collaboration with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, its latest collaboration with a foreign government.

Troutman Pepper Locke partners examine ambiguities in the Department of Justice’s compliance guidance for its new data security program.

The Department of Justice’s new data security program took effect on April 8. A few days later, the agency issued an implementation and enforcement policy that provides a 90-day leniency period for DSP civil enforcement through July 8, along with a compliance guide and frequently asked questions.