Illinois (IL) Privacy CLE Course Catalog

In this program, data privacy and compliance attorneys Jana Terry (Beckstead Terry Ditto PLLC) and Andrea M. Gumushian (Varnum LLP) will provide an in-depth examination of the recent CPRA developments. Speakers, among other things, will present critical challenges and share strategies to avoid the consequences of potential violations.

In an era where compliance requirements and AI advancements shape the legal landscape, our session delves into the critical challenge of securing unstructured data. We explore strategies to harness AI effectively for legal processes while safeguarding client confidentiality. The presentation addresses the complexities of managing sensitive information amid evolving compliance norms and technological shifts. Participants will gain insights into implementing AI solutions that respect privacy and legal standards, ensuring that the legal sector's digital transformation aligns with ethical and professional responsibilities. Our focus extends to practical approaches and case studies, fostering a deep understanding of balancing innovation with information security in legal practice.

Every industry is looking for ways to integrate generative AI into their workflows to support workers, automate mundane tasks, reduce costs, and the legal industry is no different. When it comes to implementing and adopting new technology though, there’s going to be heightened scrutiny and particularly from an ethics, bias and privacy standpoint. Join this session as we share insights on how firms can think about adoption of new technology like LLMs, from forming a task force to piloting products.

The connection between Discovery, Security and Privacy is evolving, as new regulations materialize and the threat landscape expands. Join this session to hear from legal professionals on how Privacy and Security is front and center, to support and manage eDiscovery at Microsoft as well as other organizations.

In this program, you'll learn the lessons of some data breach cases that can help you protect your company when facing a data breach. This program also provides timely, actionable advice that includes the 5 things you can start doing today to help prevent data breaches and better prepare your company to respond to them if they do occur, focusing on the healthcare space where data breaches can include disclosure of personal health information regulated by state and federal laws including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

It has become increasingly important to create a foolproof privacy roadmap for your organization. Privacy compliance may be the largest challenges that GCs have to face, so it’s essential to put programs into place and create a culture of collaboration where the whole organization is aligned on privacy policies. With the fear of litigation increasing, GCs need to be prepared to respond and have a plan of attack.

Regulations are changing every few months, and even if you’re not a privacy expert, GCs need to stay current with the changes to be compliant. California, Colorado and many other states are in the process of implementing robust new privacy laws, and with more states to follow their lead in the near future. Attend this session to stay informed of what’s to come and be prepared to move forward as it relates to federal and state privacy laws.

Privacy Policies and Privacy Programs are unique to each organization. Understanding your data privacy risk and where your data is located should be the starting point to creating a Privacy Policy and Privacy Program. Learn about your data privacy risk by using various assessments and techniques, including data mapping and data privacy assessments.