8Feb
11 Secrets to Defending BSA | The Software Alliance Audits
Don’t be in the dark on how to prepare and respond to software audits. An increasing number of companies face software audits initiated by software publishers and their trade associations, such as BSA | The...
5Feb
Don’t Take Your NDA for Granted During Software Audits
Many businesses expend far too little effort in securing appropriate non-disclosure agreements during software audits. Some businesses even wholly overlook NDAs during the audit process, believing that they have no leverage to demand reasonable protections...
22Jan
Management’s ignorance is not a defense to copyright infringement claimssoft
Software publishers, acting alone, or through a proxy such as the Business Software Alliance (“BSA”) or Software & Information Industry Association (“SIIA”), regularly audit customers or potential customers to ensure license compliance and deter against...
14Jan
GDPR Enforcement: Be Proactive with Your Compliance Obligations
GDPR has been in effect for over 2 years, and enforcement actions are starting to become more widespread with heavy penalties. For instance, the United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) levied large fines against Marriott...
8Jan
Brazilian Data Protection Law (“LGPD”) – How Does it Compare to GDPR?
Both Brazil and Europe have passed data protection laws to protect the rights of their citizens. The LGPD carries many similarities with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), however, it is leaner in comparison....
31Dec
Do You Need a Microsoft Service Provider License (SPLA)?
If your business model involves hosting applications, websites or data, chances are that Microsoft will require you to obtain and follow a SPLA. Businesses that use Microsoft software for internal use only, or where third-party...
