office, to learn more about why privacy has become such an issue now and what companies should be doing to address it.Everywhere we look, we are reminded of the intersection of privacy and business, whether in a company’s privacy policy or in those little banners that pop up on websites. Why the recent surge?, people have come to realize that the internet is not anonymous., people are learning more and more every day how their information can be and is being leveraged.
The unintended result of those three things is a patchwork of state privacy laws, confusing and often conflicting interpretations of those laws, and fertile ground for consumer class actions and regulatory investigations. Truthfully, the speed at which these laws are being enacted and amended is putting companies in very uncomfortable situations, especially given how costly one mistake could be.: It really just depends.
they should be gathering it in the first place. There is a lot of low-hanging fruit that can be addressed immediately, which can significantly reduce future exposure for companies.: This seems like a lot for companies to keep track of. Is there a resource you would recommend to keep companies abreast of privacy laws and trends?: This is a shameless plug, but if you’re in the area, come check out our privacy lunch-and-learn presentations.