Each week, Legaltech News rounds up some of the most insightful, thought-provoking and informative blog posts from the legal tech sphere. This week, we look at data drama in Europe, particularly following the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, and examine the specific needs of the solo attorney.
The Ever-Evolving Eurozone
After the elimination of the Safe Harbor—legislation that set parameters for transatlantic data export and retention on European citizens—many questioned how the legal tech industry would be affected. Data retention is obviously a core element of legal tech, and the limbo following Safe Harbor’s overturning left many questions for those in data management fields. So, in the wake of the Privacy Shield—a measure implemented to replace Safe Harbor—many breathed a sigh of relief. But not all.
