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Data Protection in Transition: GDPR, CCPA and Comparable Data Protection Laws
Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect in May 2018, companies around the globe have been struggling to understand and meet the standards of this regulation, while additional legislation around the world continues to evolve and new policies are passed into law.
What Are Virtual Data Rooms Used For?
Control and security
Most of us are familiar with file sharing sites, having used them in our personal lives.
These services allow users to create, store and share files in a cloud-based repository that syncs in real-time across all devices. Users have some control over who can access, share, download and edit files, but that’s mostly where the control starts and stops.
The Top 5 Benefits Of Virtual Data Rooms
The benefits of a virtual data room (VDR) aren’t new to dealmakers. When it comes to promoting company interests, VDRs are an efficient, cost-effective and strategic way for buyers and sellers to not only cross the finish line, but to win.
Expanding Use of AI in Bank Operations: AI Document Information Extraction & Chatbot Lets Bank Staff Handle Specialized Tasks
A growing number of banks in Japan are moving to improve the efficiency of their operations by using artificial intelligence (AI). Recently, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB) developed an AI solution that can import an enormous number of documents, including contracts, class action complaints and mutual fund prospectuses, and automatically extract only the information needed by clients. The bank will implement a system using this technology in 2019 that will allow it to reduce the time spent on a variety of internal operations by 5,000 hours annually.
Effective Proxies: Why Board and Executive Compensation Stories Matter
In the current environment of “Say on Pay,” heightened shareholder activism, along with intensifying interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability, companies are exploring ways to improve shareholder communications through their proxy statements. In this article, DFIN proxy expert Ron Schneider dives deeper on proxy themes, such as board diversity and executive compensation, which are major topics of investor interest.
Same Battle, Different Field: A Conversation With Our Chief Information Security Officer
For almost a decade, Dannie Combs’ day-to-day decisions had life-or-death implications. In his role with the United States Air Force, Combs managed cybersecurity operations and information risk activities for military and governmental organizations as a member of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, National Security Agency, Air Intelligence Agency, and more, participating in missions ranging from homeland defense to offensive operations around the world.
Pitch Perfect: Why a Powerful Brand Story is Essential for IPO Success
Scott Pinkner has assisted with many IPOs over his career. As a managing director at DFIN, he and his team of experts have helped many firms navigate their transition from private to public companies.
Blockchain and Regulatory Disclosure: What Does It All Mean?
Blockchain — often discussed, rarely defined — is nothing less than a game changer when it comes to regulatory disclosures. Its power stems from its disruptive ability to bring efficiencies to traditional, fragmented filing disclosure, among a wide variety of other uses. It can streamline operational processes, for instance, by improving the speed and quality of disclosures.
So what does it mean for companies trying to manage multiple layers of regulatory disclosures?
Let’s dive in.
Looking Beyond ESG: What You Need to Know About Integrated Reporting
What's one of the biggest risks facing public companies today?
Inertia.
When it comes to providing adequate disclosure of sustainability activities with business impact, it seems companies are not doing enough. And regulators and shareholders are increasingly holding their feet to the fire, demanding more.