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Follow on Google News | Jeffrey Taft, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP to Speak at Data Privacy Emerging Issues: A 2012 UpdateThe Knowledge Group has announced today that Jeffrey Taft, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Data Privacy Emerging Issues: A 2012 Update LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for July 25, 2012 from 12pm-2pm (ET).
By: The Knowledge Group, LLC About Jeffrey Taft Jeffrey Taft is a partner in the Financial Services Regulatory and Enforcement (FSRE) group in the Washington, DC office of Mayer Brown LLP and a member of the Firm’s Privacy and Security practice. He has extensive experience representing financial services companies, merchants and technology companies in connection with privacy and data security matters under the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), state privacy and data breach laws and federal anti-money laundering laws. Jeff has assisted numerous clients with the creation and implementation of privacy and data security programs and has advised companies and service providers with respect to their obligations under state data breach laws and agency guidance. He also regularly counsels clients on issues involving the FCRA, such as the red flag rules, information sharing with affiliates and the permissible use of consumer reports. About Mayer Brown LLP Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm advising clients across the Americas, Asia and Europe. Mayer Brown’s Privacy & Security practice is comprised of experienced lawyers from a range of disciplines, including regulatory, intellectual property, employment and business & technology sourcing. The practice works with major corporations worldwide to help them comply with data privacy and security regulatory obligations, and to develop practical cross-border data transfer solutions. For more information about Jeffrey Taft and Mayer Brown LLP, please visit: www.mayerbrown.com Event Synopsis: Data privacy issues have been a top concern in many business industries today. Much of the data collected and stored is of a highly sensitive nature and if lost or stolen could open firm up to huge lawsuits. Thieves and hackers are becoming ever more sophisticated in the planning and execution of their attacks. You need to be ready by building an integrated data protection program from a policy perspective in order to be secure. While there are no quick fixes to this problem, there are ways to mitigate and reduce the possibility of data theft or leaks. This Live Webcast will help you develop an effective privacy, security and information risk management framework from a policy perspective, address privacy and data security issues, expand your data privacy regulation, deal with privacy challenges using the social media. The panel of key thought leaders will discuss the following issues: • Common Data Security Failures • Potential Harm to Consumers • FTC’s Approach to Data Security Enforcement (legal standards and guiding principles) • Recent developments in cloud privacy and security • Update on state of cookie standards, guidance and laws • Emerging mobile privacy considerations • Restrictions on collection, use and disclosure of retail consumer data • Recording telephone calls: extra-territorial enforcement issues • Text message litigation: how sending a confirmation can be painful • Recent California actions: o AG focus on privacy policy for applications o California Class actions: collection of personal information in credit card transactions: personal information? o California Class actions: disclosure of information for marketing purposes • Recent developments and trends involving state data breach notification laws • Proposed federal legislation regarding privacy and data breach notification laws • The White House, Department of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission privacy frameworks • Potential impact of these and other government initiatives on interoperability among data privacy regimes • Restrictions on Use and Disclosure of healthcare information • Permitted Uses and Disclosures • Enhanced Patient Rights • Expanded application of HIPAA and HITECH • Enhanced Penalties • Recent Enforcement Actions For further details about this event, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/ About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries. For further details, please visit the organization’ End
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