Hunton Webinar on the Proposed EU Regulation: Developing a More Creative Approach

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On May 29, 2013, Hunton & Williams hosted a webinar, A Discussion on the Proposed EU Regulation: Developing a More Creative Approach. Hunton & Williams partner Bridget Treacy moderated the session with former UK Information Commissioner Richard Thomas, Global Strategy Advisor of the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams. Richard Thomas discussed the need for a more creative and flexible approach to the proposed EU General Data Protection Regulation, with better-defined outcomes and targeting businesses that present the greatest risks. He also discussed using a risk-based framework, the Accountability Principle, and binding corporate codes as the building-blocks for this proposed approach.

View a recording of the webinar now.

Tags: Accountability, Binding Corporate Rules, Bridget Treacy, EU Regulation, European Union, Events, International, Multimedia Resources, Richard Thomas

Sotto Speaks on Cybersecurity in Privacy Piracy Radio Interview

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On June 3, 2013, Privacy Piracy host Mari Frank interviewed Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams LLP, on KUCI 88.9 FM radio in Irvine, California. Listen to the latest developments in cybersecurity, including legal issues businesses should consider when dealing with cybersecurity threats and the types of information being targeted.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Events, Information Security, Lisa Sotto, Multimedia Resources, Online Privacy, Security Breach

Privacy Piracy Radio Interview on Cybersecurity with Sotto

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On June 3, 2013, Privacy Piracy host Mari Frank will interview Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams LLP, on KUCI 88.9 FM radio in Irvine, California. Listen to the latest developments in cybersecurity, including legal issues businesses should consider when dealing with cybersecurity threats and the types of information being targeted. The radio interview will be featured at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on KUCI 88.9 FM and is available via audio streaming at www.kuci.org.

Tags: Cybersecurity, General, Information Security, Lisa Sotto, Multimedia Resources, Security Breach

Sotto Speaks on CBS News on the Right to Be Forgotten

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On May 10, 2013, CBS News interviewed two cybersecurity authorities to discuss the growing debate of privacy online. In the feature, entitled “Should there be a ‘right to be forgotten’ online?,” Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams LLP, talked about the problem of individuals’ rights to delete their online activity. She pointed out that the U.S. has no comprehensive online privacy law, and instead has a framework “comprised of a patchwork quilt of laws.”

Tags: Cybersecurity, Lisa Sotto, Multimedia Resources, Online Privacy, Right to Be Forgotten

Sotto Discusses Top Privacy Trends for 2013

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

In an interview with Tom Field of BankInfoSecurity, Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams LLP, discussed the top privacy trends and threats for 2013. Lisa predicts that security vulnerabilities will remain the biggest threat to privacy, particularly with the move toward mobile computing. She also talked about key issues to watch in 2013, such as online behavioral advertising, big data and evolving privacy legislation and regulation, especially in the EU and other countries around the globe.

Listen to Lisa’s interview.

Tags: Behavioral Advertising, COPPA, EU Data Protection Directive, European Union, HIPAA, Information Security, Legislation, Lisa Sotto, Mobile Device, Multimedia Resources, Security Breach

Sotto Discusses Preparation for Upcoming HIPAA Omnibus Rule

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Hunton & Williams LLP

In an interview with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee of HealthcareInfoSecurity, Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams LLP, discusses the measures health care organizations should take to prepare for the issuance of the upcoming HIPAA Omnibus Rule. In March 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) sent its final Omnibus Rule modifying the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Enforcement Rules to the White House Office of Management and Budget. In the interview, Sotto outlines her predictions of the content of the Omnibus Rule, including “modifications to the HIPAA privacy, security and enforcement rules” and “a final version of the HIPAA breach notification rule.”

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Tags: Department of Health and Human Services, Enforcement, Events, Health Privacy, HIPAA, Lisa Sotto, Multimedia Resources, Privacy Rule, Protected Health Information, Security Rule

Sotto Discusses Cybersecurity as Top Legal Issue in 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On December 10, 2012, Tom Field of HealthcareInfoSecurity interviewed Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams LLP. Discussing the top legal issues in 2012, Lisa said that data breaches remain at the top of the list, with an increase in malicious cyberattacks. She also addressed the need to combat cybercrime.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, Events, Information Security, Lisa Sotto, Multimedia Resources, Security Breach

Sotto Discusses the Inevitability of Data Breaches in Live Interview with Bloomberg Law

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Bloomberg Law’s Lee Pacchia interviewed Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams LLP, to discuss the recent data security incident involving Barnes & Noble stores. Sotto discussed life in the modern world of technology where there is an increased risk of data security incidents, and many companies only reach out to counsel after a data breach occurs. Sotto also described how large companies should protect themselves against these sophisticated cyberattacks. View the full live interview now.

Tags: Class Action, Information Security, Lisa Sotto, Multimedia Resources, Security Breach

Webcast on Data Privacy in the Global Era

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On July 24, 2012, Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security Practice at Hunton & Williams LLP, gave a presentation on “Data Privacy in the Global Era” to the Western Independent Bankers Service Corporation. Sotto discussed U.S., EU and other international privacy laws, with a focus on two specific areas of interest, cloud computing and vendor management. Listen to the webcast now.

Tags: Cloud Computing, Enforcement, European Union, International, Lisa Sotto, Multimedia Resources

Webcast on Preparing for a New U.S. Privacy Landscape

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On May 24, 2012, Hunton & Williams LLP and Jordan Lawrence Group hosted a webcast on “Preparing for a New U.S. Privacy Landscape: An Overview of the FTC and White House Frameworks.” The webcast featured Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice at Hunton & Williams, Aaron P. Simpson, partner at Hunton & Williams, and Rebecca Perry, Executive Vice President of Professional Services of Jordan Lawrence Group. Listen to the webcast now.

Tags: Aaron Simpson, Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce, Events, Federal Trade Commission, Lisa Sotto, Multimedia Resources, Obama, Personally Identifiable Information