Focused on Privacy BLOG

Welcome to the Focused On Privacy Blog! From breaking developments, to nuanced issues I encounter, to resources available across the internet–this blog is designed to provide a resource for both the beginner privacy enthusiast and the seasoned expert alike.

Understanding California Assembly Bill 322 on Geolocation Data

California Assembly Bill 322 is currently under consideration by the Senate Appropriations Committee. It seeks to amend the California Privacy Protection Act (CCPA) and aims to provide additional regulations and obligations. Specifically, it seeks to further regulate the the collection and processing of precise geolocation information. Precise geolocation is defined under CCPA as location data…
Chambers USA–Ranked Nationally for Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity

I am excited to announce that I have ranked nationally in Chambers USA for Privacy and Data Security: Cybersecurity for 2025. This is a reflection of the meaningful work, incredible clients, and top-notch team I get to work with every day. I am looking forward to providing more content and additional resources here on Focused…
New California Law Enhances Data Broker Disclosure Obligations

Under existing law, California Data Brokers must register with the California Privacy Protection Agency (“Agency”) and pay a registration fee in an amount determined by the Agency. Data Brokers are also required to provide specific information, including the name of the data broker and its primary physical, email, and internet website addresses. Data Brokers must…
Happy Data Privacy Week! Celebrate this year’s theme.

Today we kick off 2025’s Data Privacy Week, which focuses attention on data governance practices, education, and action items to bolster data privacy and data protection for businesses and individuals, alike. As part of the designation, the National Cybersecurity Alliance has announced that this year’s Data Privacy Week theme is Take Control of Your Data. An…
Digital Twins — Article on Reuters

Avoiding growing pains in the development and use of digital twins | Reuters Thank you to Reuters for asking me to write about digital twins and the privacy, security, and ethical implications inherent in this technology. Please click on the link above to view the full article.
No Ads for You!

So, sometimes I do write on other blogs. 🙂 Below is a link to an article on Bradley’s Online and OnPoint blog that delves into why forcing customers to pay for “no ad” versions of platforms could become a liability. Will these new findings change the way free online platforms operate? Can Privacy Be Bought?…