From Target to Uber, high-growth companies embroiled in security breaches and data privacy scandals have made headlines in recent months and years. The controversy has raised the alarm among tech startups whose websites and mobile apps require access to personal data. Implementing best practices for collecting, storing, using, sharing and protecting customer data is critical to protect your company and ensure your continued success.
In this data privacy video, you’ll learn:
- Best practices for collecting, storing, and using consumer data
- What to do in the event of a data breach or cyber attack
- Legal considerations for your website or mobile app, including key provisions in your Terms of Service
About Our Speakers
Maia Spilman
Maia is an Information Privacy and Intellectual Property Attorney. She helps companies understand the data they handle, how that information may be used and what obligations may surround the particular data. Maia works with companies in the pharmaceutical, technology and entertainment industries. As a transactional attorney, she structures and negotiates all types of agreements. A seasoned attorney, Maia has had her own practice for over a decade, has worked as in-house counsel with a variety of companies and enjoys a hybrid of working as an extension of her client’s legal team while maintaining the flexibility to work with different clients. Maia is a member of the Information Technology Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association, serves on the Board of Directors of the Musicians Foundation and is the Regional Chapter Co-Chair of her law school’s New York chapter. She received her J.D. from Northeastern University in Boston, her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Fine Arts from Syracuse University and attended the High School of Music & Art in New York City (the “Fame” school). Music, sailing, running and travel are among her passions.
Peter Crysdale
Peter is the Founder/CEO of StrategyHack, running marketing strategy hackathons for startups and professional marketers. He has a diverse background with 8+ years experience spanning engineering, social good and technology startups.
Recently mentioned on Inc.com discussing the value of networking, Peter brings a breadth of experience to StrategyHack, from his background in engineering, to his 3 years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Burkina Faso. He has served as COO of Evivio (social media software) and as CEO of The Green Economy. In his spare time, he enjoys day dreaming and cross country skiing.