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The Data Rights of an EU Citizen

The Data Rights of an EU Citizen

Under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organizations are obligated to respond to an EU data subject’s request about their personal data.

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How the U.S. and the EU view data privacy differently

How the U.S. and the EU view data privacy differently

The differences in how data privacy is approached by legislators and regulators in the United States vs. the European Union stems from a fundamental difference in how each conceptualizes its citizens’ data privacy rights.

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The Open Source Trifecta: A Legal Counsel’s Guide to Navigating OSS Risks and Compliance

The Open Source Trifecta: A Legal Counsel’s Guide to Navigating OSS Risks and Compliance

There are three OSS-related scenarios in which companies must navigate legal risks: (1) using OSS, (2) contributing to OSS, and (3) creating OSS.

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What is the My Health, My Data Act? Why is it important?

What is the My Health, My Data Act? Why is it important?

The State of Washington’s My Health My Data Act (MHMD) was signed into law on April 27, 2023. The new law is part of an effort to regulate consumer apps, services, and devices that collect health-related data from users.

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Does the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) apply to my business?

Does the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) apply to my business?

A company that does business with California consumers is subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) if any one of three criteria apply.

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A new category of personal data in New York

A new category of personal data in New York

New York’s SHIELD law introduces a new category of protected data: “private information”.

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Who is Dev Legal?

Sabir Ibrahim

Managing Attorney

During his 18-year career as an attorney and technology entrepreneur, Sabir has advised clients ranging from pre-seed startups to Fortune 50 companies on a variety of issues within the intersection of law and technology. He is a former associate at the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, a former corporate counsel at Amazon, and a former senior counsel at Roku. He also founded and managed an IT managed services provider that served professional services firms in California, Oregon, and Texas.

Sabir is also co-founder of Chinstrap Community, a free resource center on commercial open source software (COSS) for entrepreneurs, investors, developers, attorneys, and others interested in open source software entrepreneurship.

Sabir received his BSE in Computer Science from the University of Michigan College of Engineering. He received his JD from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was an article editor of the Michigan Telecommunications & Technology Law Review.

Sabir is licensed to practice in California and before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). He is formerly a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US).

Sabir Ibrahim, Managing Attorney

What can Dev Legal do for you?

Areas Of Expertise

We aim to advise clients in a manner that minimizes noncompliance risks without compromising operational efficiency or business interests. The areas in which we assist clients, either alone or in collaboration with affiliates, include:

Technology License Agreements

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating software licenses, SaaS agreements, and other technology contracts.

Open Source Software Matters

License compliance, contribution policies, and open source business strategy.

SaaS Agreements

Subscription agreements, terms of service, and service level agreements for cloud-based services.

Intellectual Property Counseling

Trademark, copyright, and patent strategy for technology companies.

Product Counseling

Legal review of product features, marketing materials, and compliance with regulations.

Terms of Service and Privacy Policies

Creating and updating legal documents for websites and applications.

Assessment of Contractual Requirements

Reviewing obligations and ensuring compliance with complex agreements.

Information Management Policies

Data governance, retention policies, and information security procedures.

Risk Mitigation Strategy

Identifying legal risks and developing strategies to minimize exposure.

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