Privacy & Data Protection

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The April and May issues of Privacy in Focus take a deep dive on the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has and will affect privacy and cybersecurity – from a range of perspectives:

• COVID-19 Privacy Law Proposed in Senate
• Congress Is Closely Examining Privacy During COVID-19 Pandemic
• Ten Stopgap Tips for Privacy and Security Risk Management in a Pandemic
• Track, Trace, and Quarantine: The Role of Mobile Data in Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Congress and Regulators Focusing on COVID-19 Robocall Scams

If you missed it, you can watch our recent webinars on employee rights and privacy during the pandemic, including health privacy issues and update on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Both are linked below.

Team

Kathleen A. Kirby Chair	Megan L. Brown Partner	Jon W. Burd Partner	Matthew J. Gardner Partner
Duane C. Pozza Partner	Antonio J. Reynolds Partner

Webinars

April 1, 2020

Part Two: Employee Rights and Privacy During the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Review of Key Laws and Best Practices

As the country confronts the coronavirus pandemic, discussions about personal health information have become more common, and companies will need to take special care to protect the rights and privacy of their employees. This webinar provides an overview of the legal framework relating to health information, both under federal law, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and state law. We also discuss confidentiality obligations more broadly, including best practices for discussing sensitive health matters. Finally, we provide updates on legislation in the pipeline, including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This webinar addresses any questions stemming from Part One.

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March 26, 2020

Part One: Employee Rights and Privacy During the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Review of Key Laws and Best Practices 

As the country confronts the coronavirus pandemic, discussions about personal health information have become more common, and companies will need to take special care to protect the rights and privacy of their employees. This webinar provides an overview of the legal framework relating to health information, both under federal law, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and state law. We also discuss confidentiality obligations more broadly, including best practices for discussing sensitive health matters. Finally, we provide updates on legislation in the pipeline, including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This webinar is appropriate for in-house legal personnel, as well as team members who are responsible for overseeing a range of employee touchpoints, including those in Compliance and Human Resources. 

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March 25, 2020

Coronavirus Disinformation: Costs and Consequences for Brands and Companies

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is unsettling the economies, communities, and healthcare worldwide. Some disruptors are using this opportunity to market products and make claims that are inaccurate and could exacerbate the outbreak – and government agencies are beginning to issue warnings and penalties.

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