Growing Momentum for Electronic Communication Privacy Regulation and Legislation: What to Expect from the Next Congress, Federal Agencies, States and Courts

Kelley Drye Seminar

October 22, 2008 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm (EDT)

The near-term adoption of new, and potentially more stringent, privacy regulations and legislation that will affect broadband and applications providers, advertisers, web publishers and advertising service providers is virtually certain.  To defend their interests while simultaneously protecting their brands, businesses should participate in the legislative and regulatory processes.

Join Kelley Drye & Warren LLP as the firm presents a half-day seminar designed to help you:

  • Understand the debate over electronic communication privacy;
  • Remain up-to-date on the state of current regulatory, legislative and court activities;
  • Identify what you can do to protect your interests and your brand in this highly charged and volatile environment;
  • Seize opportunities by influencing regulation and legislation;
  • Mitigate potentially excessive restrictions; and
  • Prepare should your company become subject to Congressional scrutiny.
Topics of discussion will include:
  • Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
  • FTC Law, Enforcement and Policy on Privacy and Information Security
  • FCC Law, Enforcement and Policy on Privacy (CPNI and Cable Privacy)
  • Federal Wiretapping, National Security and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
  • State Wiretapping Laws
  • Congressional Outlook for 2009 and Beyond
  • State Legislative and Regulatory Outlook for 2009 and Beyond