Blog: Privacy Policy Agreements
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Anonymized and Pseudonymized Data: Are They Subject to Data Subject Requests?
Privacy laws like the GDPR and CCPA/CPRA grant data subjects several rights over their personal data, but what happens when that data is anonymized or pseudonymized? Do data subject rights still apply, and if so, to what extent? The legal implications of these two de-identification methods differ fundamentally. Truly anonymized data...
Data Privacy in M&A Transactions: Due Diligence Risks and Red Flags
During mergers and acquisitions (M&A), one company joins or purchases another company. In the process, a lot of information is shared, including the personal information of customers or clients, as well as information on employees. This information-sharing process, called due diligence, raises cyber security and privacy risks for personal data. A number...
Privacy vs. Productivity: Drafting Legally Compliant Remote Work Policies
Remote work is becoming increasingly common, and takes place both within one country as well as across borders. It can be flexible for employees, and helps employers to find talent further afield. However, remote work also creates privacy and security challenges, as well as questions around which labour, health and safety,...
What Employers Can (and Can't) Monitor on Personal Devices Under Global Privacy Laws
Employers who monitor their employees' personal devices–including laptops, smartphones, and tablets–need to understand how to comply with applicable privacy laws. This article explains what employee monitoring is, details some of the main global privacy laws that apply to employee monitoring, and includes guidelines for compliance. What Is Employee Monitoring on Personal Devices? Employee...
Privacy Considerations for Remote Work and Employee Monitoring
Remote work has fundamentally changed how companies worldwide manage their teams. A 2025 ExpressVPN survey found that 73% of US-based employers now use online monitoring tools. This shift raises both legal and ethical questions. Employers want visibility into how employees spend their work time. Employees expect privacy and transparency. The big...
How to Train Your Staff to Respond to Privacy Requests Under Multiple Legal Regimes
Businesses with global operations need to have processes in place to comply with privacy laws from multiple jurisdictions. The requirements for privacy laws vary by location, but an important requirement of many major privacy laws is responding to privacy requests from individuals. This article explains how businesses with an international audience...