COO & Co-Founder, Attorney
Attorney with 21+ years in technology law. Co-Founder of Monjur and equity partner at Scott & Scott, LLP.
Julie Machal-Fulks is an attorney with a 21-year legal career and has been an equity partner at Scott & Scott, LLP since 2008. Her practice spans software licensing, audit defense, privacy, and IP infringement, and she has defended clients in more than 250 software audits. She is a co-founder of Monjur.
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) are often treated as boilerplate, but they’re not. A customer-supplied DPA can silently shift significant liability onto your business if you don’t know what to look for. This is the step many MSPs skip during onboarding. A new customer sends over a stack of documents during onboarding, and the MSA and […]
March 10, 2026
When your customer sends over a Data Processing Agreement (DPA), it might look routine. But buried in those pages are often unfair risk-shifting clauses that push all the liability to you. The wrong DPA can make you responsible for things you don’t control, including your client’s own security failures. What Can Go Wrong You agree […]
January 13, 2026
Author: Rob Scott, CEO, Monjur, Inc. | Date: May 2025 There’s been a lot of debate, and confusion, about whether website privacy policies or contract terms presented in web links are enforceable. Critics often argue that users don’t read them, so they shouldn’t count. But a recent federal court decision confirms what many legal professionals already knew: […]
June 3, 2025
Data privacy laws are evolving faster than one can imagine. For managed service providers (MSPs), staying ahead of these changes is critical. The goal is not only to protect clients but also to safeguard your own business from legal and financial risks. From the European Union’s GDPR to emerging U.S. state laws, and federal regulations […]
March 3, 2025
Many MSPs find themselves in a tough spot dealing with privacy laws, cyber threats, and compliance rules. In a recent case, an MSP in California got sued when their client faced a ransomware attack and claimed their backup system didn’t work properly. This shows why solid legal protection isn’t just a nice-to-have. No. It’s a […]
February 20, 2025
Are your contracts leaving you exposed? As MSPs face increasing scrutiny over data handling practices, having specific and well-defined data processing terms has become non-negotiable. Recent cases, like the Acronis litigation in California, highlight the risks of outdated MSP agreements. With state, federal, and international privacy laws evolving rapidly, compliance is growing more complex. For […]
February 17, 2025
Rob Scott’s latest article provides a comprehensive overview of the complexities involved in data breach litigation. It highlights key legal cases, including those involving Target, Equifax, and Capital One, which have set significant precedents in consumer data protection and corporate accountability. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding relevant laws, timely breach disclosures, and the […]
August 26, 2024
In the ever-changing landscape of data privacy, staying up-to-date with regulations is not only beneficial, it’s crucial. Managed service providers (MSPs) bear the responsibility of ensuring their practices align with evolving state, federal, and international laws. In recent years, we’ve seen a dramatic surge in state-level data privacy laws, creating an increasingly complex regulatory framework for […]
June 23, 2023
In the digital age, businesses rely heavily on managed services providers (MSPs) to handle their data processing needs efficiently and securely. However, the evolving landscape of data privacy laws, both at the federal and international levels, necessitates careful consideration of data processing terms in customer contracts. From HIPAA and GLBA to CMMC, GDPR, and Canada’s […]
June 19, 2023
Over the past ten years regulation of data privacy and security has proliferated at the international, federal and state levels. Several industry-based federal regulations have been developed such as HIPAA for healthcare and GLBA for financial services. Other geographically based regulations such as GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California) apply to the personal data of citizens […]
January 11, 2023