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Data breach lawsuits have often struggled to match up the unique realities of data breaches with traditional theories of legal liability. A recent decision from the Southern District of Indiana, however, cut through these issues by allowing a class action claim to proceed on a theory of liability often proposed by commentators as a solution to the data breach liability conundrum but until recently almost uniformly rejected by courts: the common law theory of bailment.
For as long as there have been data breaches that expose consumer data to hackers, there have been lawsuits by consumers seeking to hold companies liable for failing to protect the data collected by or entrusted to them. These lawsuits have often struggled to match up the unique realities of data breaches with traditional theories of legal liability, and courts have often dismissed data breach claims by consumers for reasons relating to lack of standing, unclear causation, nebulous harm, and speculative damages. This problem has been especially acute for plaintiffs hoping to bring claims on behalf of a class of all consumers whose personal data was compromised in a security breach.
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Privacy Risk Management & Data Minimization
By Therese Craparo and Sarah Bruno
Many organizations — from growing start-ups to mature, well-established companies — are struggling with the new reality of what it means to manage data in an era of digital transformation, exponential data growth, and expanding regulatory regimes focusing on data management and minimization.
Digital Dibs: Rival Views of Generative AI Copyrights
By Greg Moreman
GAI platforms like ChatGPT and OpenAI often require very little human input, shattering this legal landscape’s framework by posing a simple question: Who authored the material? We’ll explore how two countries are answering this question in different ways.
Empowering Legal Professionals: Navigating AI Solutions for Efficiency and Data Security
By Michael T. Murray and Tony Donofrio
Integrating AI tools into legal practice without compromising the security of sensitive client information is a paramount concern. In this article, we’ll examine how AI is revolutionizing certain aspects of legal work, while offering best practices for employing these technologies and providing guidance for legal professionals in selecting the right AI products and service providers.
Pitfalls In Personal Device Data Collection
By Marjorie Peerce and Marguerite O’Brien
The increasing frequency of “bring your own device” policies creates serious implications for subpoena recipients and litigants to ensure compliance with discovery demands. And courts across the country consider such personal mobile data fair game. To avoid pitfalls —and sanctions — counsel must take proactive steps to ensure proper preservation and collection of personal mobile data and verify that clients comply.
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