Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
Europe Approves New Trans-Atlantic Data Transfer
Deal
Amid the Brexit fallout, the EU is pushing forward on its new
"Privacy Shield" agreement with the US, which creates new
protections for data transferred from European users to American
tech companies. The new regulations will be crucial reading for
startups targeting a transcontinental user base, and
WilmerHale's cybersecurity group has you covered with further analysis and
links. Politico has a few quick takes from the key players and a
wrap-up of other recent tech policy news.
Big Privacy Ruling Says Feds Can't Grab Data
Abroad With a Warrant
Elsewhere in the privacy sphere, Thursday a landmark federal court
ruling increased privacy protections for American companies that
store their data abroad (typically in Europe), as the court held
that search warrants obtained under the Stored Communications Act
can no longer be applied internationally. Although there are still
other ways American prosecutors can pursue such searches, the case
is seen as a victory both for large tech companies and civil
liberties advocacy groups. (Bonus link: could artificial intelligence be the next great
transatlantic privacy debate?)
Venture Investment Rises to $15.78 Billion as Deal
Pace Drops in Second Quarter (Registration Required)
Anchored by two titanic deals, American startups rebounded in Q2
despite an overall drop in the number of financings and less
aggressive valuations than we saw last year. The Wall Street
Journal has the numbers, TechCrunch has the reactions of several veteran VCs and
CIO has some great thoughts on how your company could
respond.
Startups Try to Spread Outside of Silicon
Valley (Registration Required)
Startups are a global market and we like to think beyond the Bay
Area, especially to smaller American cities where companies take
advantage of the cost of living and, if they're lucky, a
perception that they are undervalued.
The Quest For the Next Human-Computer
Interface
Most startups are software companies or online service providers,
but what about those innovating in hardware? Smartphones and
tablets have made touchscreen typing ubiquitous, but they
haven't yet replaced traditional keyboards for full-scale
computing. The Atlantic dreams of the possibilities as we
wait for the next leap forward.
The First 5 People To Hire For Your Tech
Startup
We're always on the lookout for solid early stage advice, and
we like these tips from Forbes on hiring your first
employees. And once you're ready to give them options, you
might point them to this excellent resource from The
Muse.
Links compiled by Jared Brenner.
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