Cloud Computing and Compliance with Key Consumer Protection Laws and Regulations

American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law

In conjunction with her speech at the 2013 American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Consumer Protection Conference, partner Alysa Hutnik authored the paper, Cloud Computing and Compliance with Key Consumer Protection Laws and Regulation.” It provides an overview of key consumer protection legal considerations for cloud computing service providers, including an overview of applicable cloud computing terminology, general consumer protection obligations, best practices to limit third-party liability risks, consumer privacy and data security requirements, and guidance for responding to requests for customer data.