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French Administrative Supreme Court challenges EU law on data retention

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France’s Highest Administrative Court (Council of States) on Wednesday gave its ruling on the national policy concerning data retention creating conflict between French and EU laws. The ruling was long-awaited as it clarified France’s stance on data retention policies.

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EU Court of Justice rules indiscriminate data retention illegal

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The European Court of Justice (ECJ) Tuesday ruled that Germany’s data retention statute is not compatible with EU law. German telecommunication companies SpaceNet and Telekom Deutschland brought actions in German courts arguing that Germany’s Law on Telecommunications (TKG) breached EU rules.

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Google, Apple Beat Video Data Retention Fight At 9th Circ.

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The Ninth Circuit refused Wednesday to revive allegations that Google and Apple violated state privacy laws in New York and Minnesota by retaining data about consumers' streaming video rentals, finding that the state statutes don't create a private right of action for the purported data-retention violations.

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How to Implement a Thorough Data Retention Policy

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The evidence shows that major players in the legal field have been surprisingly slow to commit to a comprehensive data retention policy. The American Bar Association’s 2017 Legal Technology Survey Report found that only 60% of respondents “have a policy to manage retention of information/data held by the firm.”

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Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Law Firms

Paralegals are the nucleus of Personal Injury law firms. Our “Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Firms” will assist PI attorneys (and their staff) with choosing the right software that can manage their cases and clients from intake to closure and beyond. Tips on migration and data management. Much more!

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The Importance Of Contract Data Management (And How It Works)

Above The Law

Businesses with good contract data management can make better decisions faster. The post The Importance Of Contract Data Management (And How It Works) appeared first on Above the Law. They are also able to identify opportunities and threats more quickly.

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EU Court of Justice rules against ‘general and indiscriminate’ data retention by police

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Dwyer separately initiated a civil action in Ireland’s High Court challenging a 2011 Irish data law on the basis that it violated EU law. The court found that settled EU law “enshrines” a guiding principle prohibiting retention of traffic and location data of electronic communications.