<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.
</p><p>Richard Goldberg, a software architect turned attorney, represents a wide range of clients, including private software companies, public OpenSource companies, information security consultancies, federal appointees and civil service employees, and corporate officers. His practice ranges from general corporate work, including spin-offs, acquisitions, and privacy and information security issues, to litigation, including vendor, shareholder, and user disputes and government investigations. Prior to joining the legal profession, Richard worked as a software developer and architect at several Internet start-ups and commercial consultancies. There he designed enterprise-level software systems for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and the U.S. military. Richard is a graduate of Duke University Law School.</p>