THOUGHT LEADERSHIP/ALERTS

Data privacy and social media require constant monitoring in this ever-evolving, digital age. With privacy laws rapidly changing and social media now a core element of business, ensuring that you are one step ahead of developments is crucial.
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Recorded on April 13, 2011

Breaches of data and corresponding consumer concerns have led to increased governmental involvement and oversight concerning Internet privacy protections. As companies leverage social media and new technologies to promote product rollouts or to learn additional information about their customers, competitors, employees, or applicants for employment, they must be aware of emerging risks to avoid legal nightmares.

Topics of discussion include:

• Federal initiatives that are focused on the responsibilities relating to the privacy of individuals’ information, including the FTC Report and the Department of Commerce Green Paper
• An outline of legislation pending in Congress that relates to the privacy of individuals’ information
• Risks associated with collecting and using customer information obtained through electronic media
• Opportunities and risks associated with employers searching for applicant information in social media
• Internal and external dangers associated with employee use of social media for personal and the employer’s business purposes
• The interplay between employee references, restrictive covenants, and social media
• How to create effective privacy practices and social media policies
• Increased enforcement efforts by state prosecutors for privacy violations

Speakers

• Linn Freedman, Partner
  Leader, Privacy & Data Protection Group
• Renée Jackson, Associate
  Labor & Employment
  Privacy & Data Protection

Recording

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