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Scot Ganow

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The UAV: A case study in "crying wolf," the "law of perception" and why having a privacy story to tell is so important to success in business

In previous postings, I have lamented the misplaced actions and inaccurate commentary concerning privacy matters that amount to, in essence, fear.. Read More

The Internet of Things: RFID and Its Impact on Privacy

FI&C's Scot Ganow talks with passive RFID expert James Lusk, with Odyssey RFID, to understand what RFID is, how it is being used (or could be used).. Read More

The Ongoing Saga of Establishing Harm and Class in Privacy Litigation: An Update

In privacy litigation, the cornerstones of establishing a case rise and fall on two things. Harm. First, can the plaintiffs establish a claim by.. Read More

FIC Privacy Update: "The Internet of Things"

Welcome to Faruki Ireland & Cox's first Privacy Update. In this segment, FIC's Scot Ganow introduces viewers to the recurring subject of "The.. Read More

HIPAA Has a Bite. What to Know About the Civil and Criminal Penalties For Non-Compliance

I was asked to comment for a story about a recent case in Texas in which criminal charges were filed against an individual for the misuse of.. Read More

Futbol Follies: The National Identifier and Why It Is No Laughing Matter

In the privacy space, representatives from around the world have debated the need for a national identifier. Security folks argue that times are just.. Read More

Privacy Enabling Technologies: De-identification

Privacy Enabling Technologies or "PET's" are those technologies that provide options for using personally identifiable information ("PII") of.. Read More

What Is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy? Part Deux. The Supreme Court Reconsiders the Katz Standard.

This time last year, I questioned what is a reasonable expectation of privacy today? In that blog, I discussed one of the seminal cases in privacy.. Read More

What You Might Not Know about Lawyers: Pro Bono and a Commitment to Community is No Joke

So what is the difference between a dead deer in the middle of the road and a dead lawyer in the middle of the road? There are skid marks in front of.. Read More

Stop the Bleeding: Why Heartbleed is the latest reminder about the basics of information security

Like clockwork or, dare I say, the regular beat of a heart, I am again fielding calls from friends and associates on what to do in response to the.. Read More
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