Philadelphia Chapter Meeting - Brave New World: The Evolution of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity and How it is Affecting the Practice of Law

The WiE Philadelphia Chapter invites you to our March 11th meeting!

Brave New World: The Evolution of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity and How it is Affecting the Practice of Law

The presentation will provide an overview of the historical background on data privacy in Europe and the origins and evolution of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We will also examine what is happening domestically with the California Consumer Privacy Act, and other domestic regulations, both pending and active legislation. We will discuss New York's Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act and how that law marries data privacy and cybersecurity principles. Finally we will discuss how these new laws are affecting the practice of law and what practitioners needs to be aware of in terms of law firm compliance and how to properly advise clients.

Presented by: Rebecca L. Rakoski, Esq.

Rebecca L. Rakoski the co-founder and managing partner at XPAN Law Group, a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (“WBE”) and Women Owned Small Business (“WOSB”). XPAN is a boutique law firm focusing exclusively on all aspects of the law that involve the transfer and sharing of data including, cybersecurity, data privacy, and electronic discovery. Rebecca uniquely understands how technology intersects with the legal requirements, obligations and liabilities related to data transfer.

In addition, Rebecca understands cross border data transfer issues related to international data privacy regulations in the European Union, Asia, South America and Australia. Rebecca is able to navigate the complexities of different state and federal regulations that affect the transfer, storage and collection of data.

Rebecca serves on the New Jersey State Bar Association's Cyber Task Force. She also served on the Complex Business Litigation Committee that drafted and revised the Court Rules involving electronic discovery in complex litigation matters. Rebecca is on the Board of Governors for Temple University Health Systems and is an adjunct professor at Drexel’s Kline School of Law.

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