The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Privacy and Legal Implications of Internet of Things for Businesses
The Internet of Things are impacting businesses in ways that may not be anticipated. While communications from devices can provide valuable insights into consumer behavior and bring cost-saving efficiencies to businesses, those same communications raise legal and compliance issues in the privacy and employee relations spheres.
Mike Ling
Manufacturers of Internet connected devices who retain communicability with the device post sale are facing challenges with making disclosures and obtaining effective consent from their consumers. But the proliferation of devices with wireless connectivity to the Internet presents challenges to every business beyond just having a Bring Your Own Device policy:
- Are you tracking your employees' locations using GPS technology in their phones or cars?
- Can the camera feature on employee laptops be used surreptitiously?
- Are employee work hours and activities monitored based on scanning their RFID security badge?
- Are employees' Internet connected devices connected to, interfacing with or being controlled from company systems or equipment, and should they be?
During this webinar, we will explore the advantages offered by the Internet of Things and weigh them against strategies needed to address compliance requirements.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has been granted Accredited Provider Status by the California and New York State Continuing Legal Education Boards, is an accredited provider of Texas CLE programs, and routinely submits CLE programs for approval by the Virginia State Bar. Continuing Legal Education credit for individual sessions is pending in New York, California and Texas. Pillsbury plans to apply for Virginia CLE credit for individual sessions.
Download: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Privacy and Legal Implications of Internet of Things for Businesses
Speakers
Catherine D. Meyer
Senior Counsel