Alan Friel

March 14, 2024 | Law.com

The assessment and audit requirements of the new generation of state data protection laws will force U.S. companies to move beyond mere window dressing and instead require them to develop fulsome data protection programs.

By Alan Friel, David Manek, Sasha Kiosse, David Farber and Colleen M. Yushchak

18 minute read

June 12, 2023 | Law.com

Having an AI policy that outlines acceptable use, and documenting assessments that establish that AI systems are used in a manner consistent with the policy and that the benefits outweigh potential harms, can go a long way in managing legal and reputational risk.

By Charmian Aw, Diletta De Cicco, Annette Demmel, Charles-Albert Helleputte, Kyle Fath, Alan Friel, Julia Jacobson, Bartolome Martin and David Naylor

17 minute read

August 25, 2022 | Law.com

While the the California Privacy Protection Agency kicked some of the more difficult issues down the road for further consideration, its first draft of proposed Regs is quite comprehensive with respect to the issues addressed. The authority for some of what is proposed is questionable and will likely be challenged in comments, if not judicial action, if such provisions become final.

By Kyle Fath, Alan Friel, Shea Leitch and David J. Oberly

16 minute read

January 10, 2018 | Law.com

The importance of promoting brands and products on digital platforms has continued to grow as advertisers are learning how to use social media to reach out to specific populations by harnessing the power and goodwill of the people on these platforms that are popular with and influence particular niche groups of interest. These so-called “influencers” can have thousands, or even millions and tens of millions of followers. But when is the influencer an objective critic, and when is she a paid spokesperson?

By Alan Friel and Stephanie Lucas

10 minute read

June 23, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Some e-commerce companies have experimented with personalized pricing, sometimes with negative consumer and press reaction, and there have been suggestions that the practice is, or should be, illegal.

By Alan Friel and Hannah Bloink

10 minute read

June 23, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Some e-commerce companies have experimented with personalized pricing, sometimes with negative consumer and press reaction, and there have been suggestions that the practice is, or should be, illegal.

By Alan Friel and Hannah Bloink

10 minute read

May 06, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

For any privacy, data protection and information governance program to be effective, it requires a multidisciplinary effort with a mandate from the board and C-suite, and ongoing assessment and maturement.

By Alan Friel

27 minute read

May 06, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

For any privacy, data protection and information governance program to be effective, it requires a multidisciplinary effort with a mandate from the board and C-suite, and ongoing assessment and maturement.

By Alan Friel

27 minute read

April 24, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Big data and the interactivity of digital marketing are powerful tools for marketers, but consumer data protection laws present heightened compliance and risk management issues when executing advanced advertising campaigns and consumer relationship management programs.

By Alan Friel

22 minute read

April 24, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Big data and the interactivity of digital marketing are powerful tools for marketers, but consumer data protection laws present heightened compliance and risk management issues when executing advanced advertising campaigns and consumer relationship management programs.

By Alan Friel

22 minute read