More than ever, we are awash in data, including email, text messages, corporate and financial data, and personal information, among many others. Given data’s importance, companies and businesses must comply with a complex legal framework that governs data (such as how they collect, retain, share, protect, and dispose of it) in various situations that include […]
If you love privacy law, or if you've enjoyed what the PLA has had to offer this year, consider helping run it! The E-Board is responsible for putting together events, coordinating with the school and other organizations, and being a resource to PLA members; basically, everything that makes the Privacy Law Association what we are. Available positions are: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Academic Chair, and Social Chair.
The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.) litigates and advocates for privacy, fighting excessive local and state-level surveillance. And they have a thing or two to say about personal and household smart devices!
Come hear the most essential and current information related to cybersecurity and the law, including a survey of the cyber threat landscape, best practices on cyber extortion, and how to improve cyber defenses via the negotiation of strong cyber provisions in vendor contracts.
The PLA has partnered with NYLS' own Intellectual Property Law Society and the Media, Entertainment, & Fashion Law Association on a panel at their inaugural IP Symposium. Hosted online on April 20 and in-person on April 21, the symposium will cover a wide range of topics on intellectual property. From 5 to 6 on April […]
The ABA Center for Innovation and Young Lawyers Division are partnering to bring you this Brown Bag virtual series on Emerging Careers in Legal. This eight-part series will take a deep dive into various careers for attorneys looking for an alternative to the traditional “partner track”. We will talk to Legal Project Managers, Legal Data […]
New York City Bar has put together a presentation to discuss types of cyber risks and their impact on law firms including importance of cyber security for firms due to privileged information, reputation damage and media risk. This program will include the legal and ethical duties in the cyber landscape including rules involving competence, communication, […]
Join the ABA Science and Technology Law Section for a webinar on the current state of U.S. and EU privacy laws and how they impact businesses operating or providing services in both jurisdictions – even where they do not have a physical presence and operate online. We will discuss the key differences between the two […]
June isn't just Pride Month; it's also the end of the current session of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). This has been a banner year for debate about privacy, civil rights, and law in the face of emerging technology. I'm am pleased to invite you all to a presentation by the Civil […]
We've got clinics, we've got centers, we've got it all--but most of all, we've got the Privacy Law Association! The e-board has been setting up a great semester of events and more, and we can't wait to tell you about it all. Plus, we'll have snacks. The event will run from 12:00pm to 2:00pm and […]
