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The Role of an Attorney in Controlling Security and Legal Risk
Attorneys play a vital role in controlling security and legal risk and defending a business from claimants. Read to learn about what that entails.
Why Worry About Data Security?
Data breaches are an everyday occurrence. Learn about the business damage, as well as the legal and financial risks associated with security breaches.
The Security Risks of Advanced IoT Devices and Powerful Mitigation Strategies
Learn the security risks involved in advanced IoT devices and how powerful mitigation strategies can keep your personal and private data safe.
Six-Step Process of Implementing an Effective Security and Privacy Program
Learn how and start protecting your company and customer data in this six step process of implementing an effective security and privacy program.
A General Counsel's Guide to Overseeing and Improving Your Company’s Privacy and Security Program
Help your company manage privacy practices and information security more effectively by understanding the applicable laws of data protection and the role of general counsel.
Privacy Issues Raised by Advanced Technologies
Learn the risk factors associated with personal data collection in public spaces by video surveillance of blockchain technologies including IoT, Big Data, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
Preparing Your Business for the the California Consumer Privacy Act
The California Consumer Privacy Act, also known as the CCPA, went into effect on January 1, 2020. Is your business compliant?
Communicating Your AI and Robotics Products’ GDPR Compliance
The European Union’s GDPR privacy and security law creates firm limits and regulates how companies can collect, store, use, share and access personal data.
Technology's Synergistic Effects
AI and robotics shouldn’t be looked at in isolation to each other, to themselves, or to other types of technologies.
Privacy and Security in Robotics and AI Systems
Privacy within AI and robotics systems involves the personal data of individuals and how that data is collected, how it’s used, and with whom it’s shared.
Ethics in the Age of AI
One of the hot topics today that we're facing is looking at the ethical and moral implications of using artificial intelligence systems and robots.
Buying or Selling AI and Robotics Systems
One of the most important parts of any artificial intelligence or robotics deal is to make sure that the seller and the purchaser understand the unique context of an AI or robotic system that is distinct from “normal” software and hardware.
Compliance Driven Product Development: Keeping Your Business and Your Customers Safe
In creating best development practices, it’s important to be inclusive in your approach. Developing and then marketing and selling a product will most likely end up involving every business unit; with that in mind, you need to make sure to include leaders or representatives from all affected units so that they can drive their divisions towards the common goal.
Does the GDPR Satisfy All Other Privacy Laws?
Tech companies in Silicon Valley that do business in Europe are in an especially difficult situation of satisfying the demands of potentially three masters, primarily federal requirements on specific sectors, California’s own data privacy and security laws, and those in force by the European Union.
Data Disposal – a Key to HIPAA Security
The covered entity or business associate must have policies and procedures to ensure PHI cannot be inadvertently disclosed during or after disposal or reuse of its storage media.
Planning for GDPR Compliance
What is GDPR? Learn how your business can ensure it's GDPR compliant.
Information Security Requirements in GDPR
Unlike laws such as the U.S. federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security regulations in the healthcare field, GDPR does not attempt to offer a complete list of security controls a controller or processor would need to implement.
Six Steps Towards GDPR (and Other Data Protection) Compliance
What is the first thing your business should do in taking steps towards GDPR compliance?
GDPR: Long Arm of EU Law in the U.S.
In addition to direct coverage, a U.S. business may have compliance obligations indirectly because it is processing data on behalf of a company that is covered by GDPR. The customer may be a controller collecting personal data from EU residents or may itself be a data processor receiving data from a controller covered by GDPR.
Connected Car Security Vulnerabilities
The Internet of Things is extending our digital lives to our cars, trucks, and other vehicles. This may lead to privacy, security, and other legal issues.