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Caroline Spiezio

Caroline Spiezio

Caroline covers the intersection of tech and law for Corporate Counsel. She's based in San Francisco. Find her on Twitter @CarolineSpiezio.

May 06, 2019 | Legaltech News

Microsoft Deputy GC and Top EU Regulator Reflect on Year 1 of the GDPR

Microsoft deputy general counsel Julie Brill spoke with European Data Protection Board chairwoman Andrea Jelinek about lessons learned from the GDPR one year in and what comes next at an IAPP Global Privacy Summit session Friday.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

May 03, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Microsoft Deputy General Counsel Reflects on GDPR, 1 Year On, With Top EU Regulator

Microsoft deputy general counsel Julie Brill spoke with European Data Protection Board chairwoman Andrea Jelinek about lessons learned from the GDPR one year in and what comes next at an IAPP Global Privacy Summit session Friday.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

May 03, 2019 | Legaltech News

EU Data Protection Chair: Importance of Data Protection Officer 'Can't Be Overstated'

GDPR regulators from Ireland, the U.K. and Austria shared the lessons they'd pass on to American lawmakers at an IAPP Global Privacy Summit Panel Thursday. The day also included a session with FTC Chairman Joseph Simons on a possible federal privacy law and his agency's enforcement strategies.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

May 02, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

GDPR Regulators, FTC Chairman Talk Privacy Law and Enforcement at IAPP Summit Panels

GDPR regulators from Ireland, the U.K. and Austria shared the lessons they'd pass on to American lawmakers at an IAPP Global Privacy Summit Panel Thursday. The day also included a session with FTC Chairman Joseph Simons on a possible federal privacy law and his agency's enforcement strategies.

By Caroline Spiezio

4 minute read

May 02, 2019 | Legaltech News

Irish GDPR Regulator Weighs In to U.S. Senators Shaping Federal Privacy Law

Ireland's data protection commissioner, who regulates the GDPR compliance of Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and other U.S. tech companies incorporated in the EU country, shared lessons and advice on data privacy policies with senators at a hearing Wednesday.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

May 01, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Despite Sexual Misconduct Report, Alphabet's Chief Legal Officer Earned $47M in 2018

Alphabet chief legal officer David Drummond was one executive accused of facing no consequences for sexual misconduct at Google in a New York Times report that sparked global walkouts from employees last year. His salary didn't change in the wake of the allegations, and he saw a massive 2018 stock award.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

May 01, 2019 | The Recorder

Despite Criticism, Alphabet's Chief Legal Officer Earned $47M in 2018

Alphabet chief legal officer David Drummond was one executive accused of facing no consequences for sexual misconduct at Google in a New York Times report that sparked global walkouts from employees last year. His salary didn't change in the wake of the allegations, and he saw a massive 2018 stock award.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

May 01, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

US Senators Shaping Federal Privacy Law Get Input From Irish GDPR Regulator

Ireland's data protection commissioner, who regulates the GDPR compliance of Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and other U.S. tech companies incorporated in the EU country, shared lessons and advice on data privacy policies with senators at a hearing Wednesday.

By Caroline Spiezio

4 minute read

May 01, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Who Is the Lawyer Pre-Reading Elon Musk's Tweets?

Elon Musk's tweets related to Tesla finances must now be preapproved by "an experienced securities lawyer employed by the company," according to an SEC agreement. Tesla's top securities lawyer left in November, and it's not clear if he's been replaced or who will take on the role as Musk's Twitter gatekeeper.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

April 30, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Upwork Chief Legal Officer Appointed to New SEC Committee

Brian Levey, the chief legal officer of freelancing company Upwork, will join a committee focused on increasing capital funding opportunities for small businesses. He brought Upwork, a company of around 430 employees, through its IPO last year.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read