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Privacy Podcast Ep Four: The Blur Between Privacy and Security with Aaron Tantleff, Jennifer Urban and Peggy Smedley from "The Peggy Smedley Show"

In this episode of Foley's Privacy Week series, Foley & Lardner’s Aaron Tantleff and Jennifer Urban sit down with Peggy from The Peggy Smedley Show, to unpack the seismic shift happening inside modern enterprises: the once‑separate worlds of privacy and security are rapidly converging. Together, they explore why CISOs and CPOs can no longer operate in silos, how emerging technologies and new regulations are reshaping their responsibilities, and why organizations are increasingly struggling to justify why they collect data — not just how they protect it.

Privacy Podcast Ep Three - State of Confusion: Navigating the U.S. Privacy Law Maze

In this Privacy Week episode, Foley attorneys Samuel D. Goldstick and Alex Misakian unpack the increasingly complex patchwork of U.S. state consumer privacy laws and what it means for companies operating nationwide. They break down why organizations are facing “privacy confusion” as more states enact their own laws, each with unique thresholds, exemptions, definitions of “sale,” treatment of sensitive data, and timelines for responding to consumer requests. The episode explores two practical compliance approaches — the “race to the top” model and the “different strokes” jurisdiction‑specific framework — and highlights where businesses may benefit from a hybrid strategy. The attorneys also flag emerging litigation risks under older statutes like CIPA and the VPPA, which continue to surprise even well‑prepared organizations. Clear, candid, and actionable, this episode offers guidance for companies building or refining privacy programs in a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape.

PRIVACY PODCAST EPISODE TWO: A Practical Guide to Risk Assessments and Automated Decision-Making Requirements

In this episode, we break down the core elements of risk assessments and automated decision‑making (ADM) requirements under evolving privacy laws. Our experts walk through what businesses must evaluate, how ADM triggers new compliance obligations, and the practical steps organizations can take to prepare. Whether you’re building a privacy program or refining an existing one, this episode offers clear, actionable guidance to help you stay ahead of regulatory expectations.

PRIVACY PODCAST EP ONE: A Practical Guide to the New CCPA Regulations

In this episode, Foley privacy attorneys, Steve Millendorf and Gabe Wild, break down California’s newly adopted CCPA regulations and what they mean for organizations navigating evolving compliance obligations. The discussion offers a practical, plain‑language overview of the cybersecurity audit requirements, risk assessment mandates, automated decision‑making rules, and key timelines businesses must prepare for. Listeners gain actionable guidance on how to assess applicability, manage phased implementation, mitigate operational challenges, and strengthen documentation before enforcement ramps up. Whether you're new to California privacy requirements or updating an existing program, this episode delivers a clear roadmap for staying ahead of the latest regulatory changes.

Data Centers: The Role of AI and Semiconductors in Transforming an Industry

The data center boom is more than an industry trend; it is a structural shift in how technology is delivered and consumed. For businesses, investors, and legal professionals, understanding this ecosystem is essential. Those who adapt quickly will help shape the future of AI.