Data privacy is not new. Protection of data has always been important from time unknown. From locking the filing cabinets in the office to renting safety deposit boxes at the banks, humans have always safeguarded their personal data. You would not want a wrong person to get hold of your passport or your competitor to …
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the world has been catastrophic and it will be years for industries to recover from the disruptions caused by it. However, the field of privacy and data protection are exceptions to this norm. As work, school and health care appointments shifted to the digital format, a whole new slate of …
Gone are the days when the only option for a lawyer was becoming an advocate and practicing before the court or becoming a solicitor and advising the clients from the office. Niche areas of specialization are fast becoming the trend, and part of the future for professionals. The Legal profession is not in isolation and …
Today morning I woke up to the news of the data breach at Air India- a government owned airline carrier. This data breach affected more than 4.5 million user data information including names, date of birth, passport and credit card information. The breach involved data registered between 26 August 2011- 20 February 2021 which is …
Data security has never been more important. In the wake of the pandemic, we’ve become more digitally connected — and thus more vulnerable. The impact of data privacy and security on consumers, businesses and governments are some of the greatest challenges facing society today. The younger generation has also grown up to see their private …
As per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 128 out of 194 countries have enacted legislation to secure the protection of data and privacy. This trend has led to the emergence of specialised careers for lawyers who cater to the data protection and privacy management needs of Big Tech companies as well …
In the information age, no businesses can function without data. Data drives every important decision, and even entire business models are created around data. From evaluating marketing strategies, predicting sales, performance management, identifying potential revenue sources to designing new products, data enables smarter decisions. The importance of data has led to the slogan “data is …
Are you gearing up for a relaxing Sunday? I have brought some great content for you to read and get inspired directly from the lawyers in the IPR field. I have reproduced five questions from interviews on www.superlawyers.in and presented their answers which can act like a career guide for a fresh lawyer or a …
What stops you from building your career as an IP lawyer? Getting the jobs you want? Getting some clients to kickstart your practice? Getting referral work from other lawyers? What do clients want to see before they hire you? What would make judges trust your arguments? What would make other lawyers reach out to you …
Many law students and young lawyers are fascinated by the idea of working in IP law. Many of them enjoy reading copyright law or patent law concepts and come to imagine that they will like IP law as a career. Unfortunately, practicing IP law is nothing like discussing what is copyrightable and what is an …
