Is it Time for a National Privacy Law? Lessons from California and the EU

The Program on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PIE) at Boston College Law School hosted the event "Is it Time for a National Privacy Law? Lessons from California and the EU" on April 2, 2019. This event brought together leading experts to discuss the evolving landscape of data privacy laws and the potential for a unified federal privacy regulation in the United States.

Key topics included an examination of data privacy concerns, insights into new laws protecting individual data rights in California and the European Union, and a debate on the necessity and feasibility of a national privacy law in the U.S. The discussion was led by Peter Lefkowitz, Chief Digital Risk Officer at Citrix and Chairman of the Board of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and Renard Francois, Global Chief Privacy Officer of GE. The session was moderated by Sayoko Blodgett-Ford, a privacy expert, member of the GTC Law Group, and adjunct professor at Boston College Law School.

The event provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of current data privacy challenges and the implications of existing and proposed privacy laws. It also offered valuable networking opportunities with professionals and academics specializing in privacy law and data protection.

This event was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, policymakers, and business leaders interested in data privacy, as it offered expert perspectives on the complexities of privacy regulation and the potential impact of a national privacy law in the United States.