Navigating California's Privacy Landscape: Understanding CCPA and CPRA Compliance

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has stood out as a beacon of consumer protection in the digital age since its enactment in 2020. The groundbreaking legislation represented a defining step in data privacy regulation in the United States and has been followed by an increasing number of states’ own such regulatory efforts. The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) amendment to the CCPA took effect on January 1, 2023. Yet its enforcement was delayed until March 29, 2024, by a California court injunction. This postponement allowed businesses the welcomed additional time to comply, but ahead of the rapidly approaching deadline and existing regulations remaining active and enforceable, understanding the intricacies of the CCPA is paramount for attorneys. By comprehending the nuances of this legislation, lawyers can effectively counsel their clients on compliance measures, minimizing the risk of legal repercussions and safeguarding their reputation in an era of ballooning consumer data.
In this seminar, our expert panelists begin by providing attendees with a comprehensive overview of the California Consumer Privacy Act and the protections it affords consumers under the law. They shed light on the foundational principles of the CCPA, emphasizing the crucial rights it grants to Californian residents regarding their personal data. The panelists then discuss the CPRA, marking a significant evolution in data privacy regulation. The panelists will meticulously dissect these amendments, elucidating the expanded definition of personal data and the nuanced implications of the transference of rulemaking authority. Attendees can expect insight into the practical implications for businesses and consumers alike. The seminar will continue with the developments that unfolded in 2023 and the experts will share their insights and expectations for 2024, providing valuable foresight into the regulatory changes and emerging trends as the digital landscape continues to expand.

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LAW & FORENSICS LLC – FOUNDER; JAMS – NEUTRAL; HARVARD – ADJUNCT;
Danie Garrie, Esq., is the Co-Founder of Law & Forensics LLC, where he heads the Computer Forensics and digital discovery Cybersecurity teams. Daniel has been a dominant voice in the computer forensics and cybersecurity space for the past 20 years, as an attorney and technologist. He is an adjunct professor at Harvard for Computer Forensics, and prior to Law & Forensics, he successfully built and sold several technology start-up companies. Since co-founding Law & Forensics LLC in 2008, Daniel has built it into one of the leading boutique firms specializing in cybersecurity and forensic engineering. He is a mediator, arbitrator, and e-discovery special master for JAMS and is a partner and head of Cybersecurity practice at Zeichner, Ellman & Krause LLP. Daniel earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in computer science from Brandeis University, as well as a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. Daniel has led cyber and forensic teams in some of the most visible and sensitive incidents in the United States. He and his team have worked globally for two of the top five banks and dozens of the largest private and public companies in the world. In addition, Daniel has been awarded several patents for advanced cybersecurity and forensic platforms he built with his team, including TableTop.AI, CustodyTrack.IO, and Forensic Scan. Daniel is also well-published in the cybersecurity space and has authored more than 200 articles and books. His work is cited by Black’s Law Dictionary 10th Ed. defining the terms 'software', 'internet', and 'algorithm'. Lastly, he has been recognized by several United States Supreme Court Justices for his legal scholarship and is a trusted source and thought leader for cybersecurity articles and opinions, cited over 500 times to date.

Chief Legal Officer | Click Therapeutics, Inc.
Tarique Collins is the Chief Legal Officer at Click Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes software as prescription medical treatments using cognitive and neurobehavioral mechanisms to prevent, manage or treat medical disorders or diseases, such as major depressive disorder, schizophrenia etc. He is a member of Click’s senior leadership team responsible for providing legal and compliance support on a broad range of issues. As CLO, Tarique manages the company’s legal operations, commercial contracting, information security and privacy compliance, and employment and corporate governance matters. He supports the development of Click’s products, key pharmaceutical partnerships, and protects the company’s information assets and patient data while facilitating key deal activity and strategic transactions. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP-U.S.) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Of Counsel | Spencer Fane LLP
Shelli Clarkston provides financial institutions of all sizes with proactive legal counsel on regulatory and compliance matters, allowing them to conduct business and complete transactions with more precision, speed, and cost-efficiency. With more than two decades of industry experience, Shelli collaboratively develops and implements compliance programs, best practices, and policies with a specific focus on enterprise and program risk management. This involves active engagement with clients on strategy for the creation of new initiatives while guiding risk analysis and compliance aspects vital to success. She also brings specific insight into the importance of managing the intersection of emerging data privacy regulations at the state, federal, and international levels. Shelli is also experienced in advising fintechs on compliance requirements and best practices for a variety of technology platforms and drafting and negotiating even the most complex software as a service (Saas), payment facilitator (PayFac), and banking as a service (BaaS) contracts. Shelli works closely with each of her fintech clients to understand the client’s technology platform, the market for the platform, and the goals of the client when negotiating contracts. Shelli has advised her financial institution and fintech clients on matters such as the Safeguards Rule, electronic signatures, lending, mobile finance and payments, payment card industry (PCI) compliance, Nacha requirements for ACH transactions, prepaid cards and accounts, anti-money laundering, and information and data security. Shelli previously served as general counsel for a community bank and financial holding company, directly handled regional regulatory compliance and internal audit for a global financial institution, and held the role of Chief Risk and Compliance Officer for a global financial services technology platform. These positions give her valuable insight into the challenges and pressures clients face in navigating an evolving regulatory landscape.

Senior Corporate Counsel | T-Mobile
As a cybersecurity lawyer, Melanie Phillips helps clients understand and address security-related risk.