June

Investigations of potential misconduct can be taxing for any organization. But for organizations operating in multiple countries, the variability of data privacy laws around the globe present a special challenge. The stakes are high: if investigators violate data privacy laws, not only do they expose their organization to reputational damage and sanctions, but individuals can also be held personally liable and criminally prosecuted.

Unfortunately, there is no simple solution to the complex challenges of cross border investigations. Data privacy laws across countries differ too greatly for there to be a one-size-fits-all, easy fix.

"The latest and greatest E-Verify enhancements for FY2015, include enhanced ""data analytics"" which enable DHS to closely monitor and prevent potential misuse. Many HR Managers were oblivious to DHS' Monitoring and Compliance (M&C) branch, and all of the associated (scary) audit E-Verify system. Shortly after implementation began the comments were heard from unsuspecting HR managers:
""I thought there was no enforcement with E-Verify. That's why I signed up.""
""What happens if I make a few mistakes? Will I then be subjected to an audit?""
""How many audits have they conducted, and how have they turned out?
And like clockwork, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) just published a new report which sheds some light on M&C's recent compliance activity during the past few years and the potential consequences of misusing the system. Have you been contacted by the E-Verify M&C unit and wondered why? Are you concerned about the potential repercussions? Read-on to learn all about this ""silent"" E-Verify enforcement tool and what it may mean for your organization.
Source: http:||www.lawlogix.com|"

The Russian State Duma (the lower chamber of the Russian Parliament) adopted in the first reading a draft law introducing amendments to the Russian Code on Administrative Offences (the Draft Law) that would increase the amount of the fines imposed for violating Russian data protection laws and introducing a differentiation of the relevant offences ' types.

Notably, the Draft Law does not introduce any separate fine for violating Russia 's new Data Localization Law, although there is still a possibility that this could be modified as the legislative process progresses. The liability that may be imposed on legal entities for violating the general rules regulating the collection, storage, use, or distribution of personal data amounts to RUB 10,000 (currently approx. USD 160).

The Draft Law 's explanatory note states the drafters ' opinion that the current liability clause does not effectively protect data subjects ' personal data, and that the increased fine amounts are intended to ensure the protection of data subjects ' rights.