Flying Instruments-Only: Legal and Privacy Issues in Cloud Computing

<p>Cloud computing is taking off, and in the rush to adopt the latest technology, many companies (and a disturbing number of lawyers) are ignoring the security and privacy implications. This talk will be a discussion of both the straight-forward and less-obvious legal risks companies face when storing data in the cloud. It will explore the legal ways in which data can fall into the wrong hands, adherence to existing privacy policies and privacy laws, risks that can be mitigated and those that cannot, legal responsibility for failures and data breaches, and potential legal precautions -- and whether any of that will be enough. The talk will focus on real-world problems, like the effects of search warrants and subpoenas, what provisions are buried in cloud provider agreements, and solutions, if any. Attendees should leave with a greater understanding of the relevant issues, legal risks, and potential solutions, as well as which problems do not have solutions. They should also leave very nervous.

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