Privacy & Security Issues In Smart Home and IoT Devices
Comprised of connected devices such as thermostats, automobiles, electricity, televisions, fitness trackers, security/baby-monitoring cameras, medical devices, cell phones and tablets, IoT adoption is penetrating some of the world’s most regulated industries such as healthcare, energy, government, financial services, and retail. The potential size of the IoT market is staggering. Commercial-device-focused GE estimates the “Industrial Internet” […]
8 ideas for Lawyers on Cyber Risk, Privacy & Data Protection
While already on many people’s minds after the recent presidential debate, Cyber Risk, Privacy and Data Protection are growing concerns for businesses and consumers alike. Here are eight (8) suggestions for building a stronger Cyber Risk, Privacy and Data Protection foundation. The challenge with cyber security and data privacy has always been their breadth of […]
Getting Smart about Smart-Device #Privacy ISBA
My latest Article in the Illinois Bar Journal entitled – Getting Smart about Smart-Device #Privacy, discusses wide range of legal and regulatory issues around privacy and security affecting the “Internet of Things.” This overview identifies risks and suggests some best practices for addressing privacy and security issues raised by IoT devices. Illinois Bar Journal April 2016 • Volume […]
Best Practices EU/US Privacy Shield
In case you missed it, Ken Dort at Drinker Biddle held a discussion covering high points of the EU/US Privacy Shield. Talking points covered: 1. Application Overview2. Certification Issues3. Privacy Shield Principles and Supplemental Principles4. Implementation Timelines (Expected)5. Best Practices Going Forward Pending Implementation The draft EU-U.S. Privacy Shield “adequacy decision” includes the Privacy Shield Principles […]