Data Protection & Copyright Law
Globally, non-profits, NGOs, and environmental advocacy organizations are expanding scientific data collection while combining this data with data from third parties. Data scientists increasingly find themselves applying creative thought the the selection of tools and instruments, calibration of those instruments, and the process and selection of data to measure. This combined data is then used […]
What Is Cyberlaw?
On November 13, I had the honor of providing a lecture on Cyberlaw to students at the Boston College Law School. Virtually, of course. I had been asked to talk about trends in Cyberlaw with a specific focus on issues related to intellectual property. So what is Cyberlaw? Simply put, it is the “Rules of […]
Illinois Amends the Freedom From Location Surveillance Act
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin The latest amendments to the Act provide even more privacy positive aspects. The definition of “electronic device” has been clarified to include any device that enables access to, or use of an electronic communication service that provides the ability to send or receive wire or electronic […]
Tips for a Successful & Legal Influencer Marketing Campaign
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin On September 25, 2017, I gave a presentation at Influencer Marketing Days in NY on how to avoid unnecessary legal risks when using Influencer Marketing. As most marketing professionals know, media consumption is moving from traditional outlets to other platforms. Explosive growth for social media and […]
ICYMI – Cyber Security & Forensics “Data At Risk” 2017
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin In case you missed this year’s ForenSecure Conference on Cyber Security and Data Forensics, there is a link below to my presentation. To give you an idea how fast the law is changing in these areas, you need look no further than the state of New […]
Cybersecurity is one of the top risks organizations must manage in 2017
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin This article first appeared in THE LEGAL SIDE OF TECH on CIO.com here. Recent high-profile data breaches highlight the challenges in understanding how laws apply to a wide variety of information management scenarios and a host of other regulatory, compliance and legal issues. Cybersecurity and privacy […]
U.S. Supreme Court Protects Varsity Brands Uniform Designs
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin By now it’s hard to say anything new about the U.S. Supreme Court victory of Varsity Brands in the STAR ATHLETICA, L.L.C. v. VARSITY BRANDS, INC. copyright infringement lawsuit. If you don’t know the case it’s fairly straightforward: Varsity Brands has over 200 copyright registrations for […]
Getting Smart about Smart-Device #Privacy ISBA
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin 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 […]