Trends in Electronic Payments, Privacy & Data Protection December 1, 2009

Join this informative panel to discuss the latest developments and trends in electronic payments, privacy and data protection regulations with attorneys from global law firm, Pillsbury. Experts Deborah Thoren-Peden, Catherine Meyer and Tara Desautels will cover each of the timely topics below in detail for business owners. A session not to be missed!

I. Overview of electronic payment systems
- Types of electronic payments: prepaid, e-cash/digital cash, mobile payments, virtual currency, micropayments, remote deposit capture
- Roles of various parties to such payments and network systems available
- Basic legal requirements for offering/using/redeeming through such mechanisms
- Recent federal and state legislations and regulations

II. Regulatory update
- Fallout from the biggest security breaches: TJX and Heartlands
- Financial exposure and costs of settlement
- Stricter regulations coming out of legislatures and state consumer agencies
- Trends in encryption requirements
- Trends in document security and destruction

III. Security Breach update
- Conflicting standards
- Trends towards including all storage media (electronic, computerized, paper, video)
- Impact is not just from external hackers, but involves employees, vendors, temporary employees and former employees
- Written response plan is a useful tool in managing the incident when it hits
- Preventative measures

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