John T Wolak

November 29, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Various privacy statutes—whether already enacted, or like New Jersey still in the legislative process—include provisions that have a direct (and often dramatic) impact on the scope of application, protections afforded to the respective state residents, and effect on businesses operating in the state.

By John T. Wolak and William C. Martinez

8 minute read

November 22, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

These best practices will help protect New Jersey businesses from potential legal and regulatory actions.

By John T. Wolak and William C. Martinez

9 minute read

December 01, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

There is no doubt that the commercial application and use of biometrics will continue to increase and, with it, the legislative efforts to address corresponding concerns about privacy, security, and control of personal data.

By John T. Wolak and Julia E. Palermo

8 minute read

November 25, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

A recent California ethics opinion serves as an important guide to New Jersey lawyers regarding the use of electronic devices that contain confidential client information and the obligations of a lawyer in the event of actual or suspected unauthorized access by third parties to confidential client information.

By John T. Wolak and Jason R. Halpin

9 minute read

November 25, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

This article explores some of the heightened data security and privacy obligations imposed by bills being considered in the New Jersey legislature, and the New York SHIELD Act, which recently took effect.

By John T. Wolak and Jason R. Halpin

9 minute read

November 28, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Statehouses across the country are endeavoring to blanket all potential vulnerabilities through a narrowed focus on privacy and security. New Jersey is no different, with nearly 50 pending bills addressing data, privacy and cybersecurity.

By John T. Wolak and Randy A. Gray

9 minute read

June 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Although New York has yet to enact legislation regarding the use of biometric identifiers and information (i.e. facial recognition, retinal scans, etc.), a recent legislative proposal and the statutes and regulations of other jurisdictions, provide valuable guidance to New York businesses regarding permissible practices.

By John T. Wolak, Mitchell Boyarsky, and Randy A. Gray

2 minute read