Data Privacy and Changing State Laws

This program will discuss the changing laws in data privacy and their application to doing business. Comprehensive Privacy Laws have been passed in California, Colorado, Virginia, Utah, and Connecticut. These laws will change how businesses operate and how they treat consumer information. Each law requires specific disclosures advising consumers of their rights and a violation could result in penalties and fines.  

This course will benefit all those who need to stay up to date about changing laws regarding privacy that businesses need to abide by as well as various rights that consumers can now exercise to limit how their information can be used. Common mistakes and best practices to comply with State regulations will also be discussed.  

1. Discuss new obligations of businesses regarding how they handle personally identifiable information

2. Learn about new consumer rights afforded by changing laws

3. Discuss best practices for complying with new laws

4. Identify current litigation dealing with privacy laws