#  Why should US businesses care about EU data protection law? 

 



####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **February 6, 2018** 

 12:00PM - 01:00PM EST 

####  pin\_drop Location 

 **Harvard Law School, Hauser Hall 102 Malkin Classroom**  



 

 



 

 Tim Hickman, Partner and Matthias Goetz, Associate from White & Case London offer their insights on why US businesses ought to care about EU data protection law, including:

 How EU data protection differs from US privacy laws  
Some practical tips on navigating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which comes into force on 25 May 2018

 An introduction to the EU-US Privacy Shield and correcting some common misconceptions around this

 An analysis of the risks of doing business in Europe after 25 May 2018  
Addressing how EU regulators will enforce penalties against US businesses

 Providing an overview of the vast fining and enforcement powers (fines of up to the greater of €20 million or 4% of worldwide turnover)

 **Speaker:** Tim Hickman, Partner, White & Case London

 **Sponsors:** RCC; Harvard European Law Association



 

 



 

 

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