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A New Paradigm for Cybersecurity: Moving from protecting perimeters to a holistic system for enterprise-wide info protection
Jonathan Rigby has 30 years of experience at the U.K.’s Ministry of Defence, including his final position as director of cyber, intelligence and information integration. David White specializes in data privacy and security and information life-cycle governance. Below they discuss what...
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Companies’ Regulatory Matters Increase Fourfold: Costs, risk, data security top list of concerns for U.S. and European companies
In its annual Litigation and Corporate Compliance Survey, AlixPartners LLP polled general counsel and compliance officers at U.S. and European companies with annual revenue of $250 million or more. Respondents represent a broad array of industries, including financial services, information...
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The Retail Revolution: When it comes to supply chains, it’s get ahead – or get left behind
MCC: What are the top three things corporate counsel and other executives in the retail sector are worried about today? Bines: First by a landslide, they’re worried about data privacy and protection. (That’s probably first, second and third for most corporate counsel.) The second thing...
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Be Attuned to the Cultural Differences in Asia: Understanding the nuances of local business practices is critical
MCC: What are the top things corporate counsel should be worrying about regarding doing business in China? Yu: Number one on my list is the cost of doing business. It’s increasing dramatically. It’s not just the labor costs or the materials costs, but the regulatory and compliance...
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Disrupting Whistleblowers: Data analytics speed investigations and deliver preemptive solutions
MCC: In keeping up with data volumes and the constant evolution of available technologies, companies and professionals involved in the world of e-discovery are recognizing the need to take a more proactive approach to corporate data. How does information governance fit into this picture? Kelly...
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Data Analytics 101: The right approach makes all the difference
MCC: What types of engagements do you typically handle on the data analytics side? Sehgal: Our engagements can range from smaller dispute analyses to major high-profile investigations. In all types of cases, our clients are often facing a seemingly insurmountable amount of data that needs to...
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Is Your E-Discovery Program Safe from Hackers?
It is difficult to look at a newspaper these days without seeing at least one article disclosing a major data breach, and it’s no wonder that corporate executives and counsel are scrambling to secure their environments and avoid becoming the next headline. To this end, companies are...
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