Boston Bar Association's 2022 Privacy & Cybersecurity Conference

The Boston Bar Association's 2022 Privacy & Cybersecurity Conference is an annual event organized by the Boston Bar Association, bringing together leading professionals in privacy, cybersecurity, and digital law. The 2022 conference marked a return to in-person gatherings after two years of virtual formats, taking place on December 8, 2022, at the Boston Bar Association's headquarters.

The conference covered a range of pertinent topics, including the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, trends in privacy class actions, the rising threat of deepfakes with live demonstrations, and an overview of data de-identification standards. Sessions also addressed surveillance technology, data transfer and transactions, and the implications of the U.S. v. Sullivan decision.

Notable speakers included John Weaver from McLane Middleton, who discussed current privacy and information security trends in M&A transactions, and Adam Bookbinder from Choate Hall & Stewart LLP, who participated in a session titled "You Could Go To Jail for That? The Larger Impact of the Prosecution of Uber’s Former Chief Security Officer." The conference also featured live demonstrations and panel discussions led by industry experts.

This conference is ideal for legal professionals, compliance officers, and business leaders seeking to stay informed about the latest developments in privacy and cybersecurity law. Attendees have the opportunity to gain insights from top practitioners, engage in networking opportunities, and enhance their understanding of the evolving digital landscape.