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Articles on Privacy and Information Security Law

HIPAA Settlements Continue Emphasis on Risk Analysis By Rick L. Hindmand & Emily Johnson Privacy and Information Security Law, February 2026 Learn more about the recommendations to mitigate or prevent cyber-threats promulgated by the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 
Illinois Courts Uphold Survivor Rights and Remedies Related to Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images By Jenn Luczkowiak Privacy and Information Security Law, February 2026 As technology continues to positively change and transform our world, it also presents new ways in which abusers and criminal actors can harm. Individuals who disseminate private sexual images of others without their consent in Illinois may find themselves liable under civil law (740 ILCS 190/1) and criminal law (720 ILCS 5/11-23.5). In 2024, Illinois appellate courts grappled with cases related to these statutes and set promising precedents for survivors’ rights related to nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. 
Where the Workplace Ends: The Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act By Mara Baltabols & Sarah Milcarek Privacy and Information Security Law, February 2026 Illinois employees can expect a certain level of privacy in the workplace as to their personal content and interactions on the internet, as long as the employee does not cross the line between work and play. While employees have the right to their own autonomy, personal beliefs, and to engage in the use of lawful products, employers also have the right to maintain a safe workplace that properly reflects their business’s mission, values, and confidential information.
A Common Thread - The Continuing Importance of Cybersecurity Framework Conformance By Jeremy Oehmen Privacy and Information Security Law, August 2025 Learn more about safe harbor cybersecurity laws, regulatory oversight, mandated security control, AI legislation, and how to protect your organization against breaches. 
Travel Tech Tips: Yeah, I’ve Seen It By Brandon P. Woudenberg Privacy and Information Security Law, August 2025 Valuable tips to use when traveling to ensure that you are protecting your data and private information. 
7 Questions to Ask Before Giving a Vendor Access to Your Data Set in an Artificially Intelligent World By Tatyana Ruderman Privacy and Information Security Law, October 2024 In 2024 we have seen many voices enter the chat on how to approach AI governance, globally and locally. One thing is clear: the time to begin addressing AI compliance is yesterday, and the considerations below are a good place to start.
BIPA Update: Illinois Adopts Reform Limiting Potential Claims (And Damages) in Litigation By Brittney Mollman, Dremain Moore, Susan Lorenc, & Elizabeth Casale Privacy and Information Security Law, October 2024 On August 2, 2024, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed S.B. 2979 into law. S.B. 2979 amends the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act to more clearly specify the scope of liability where multiple violations are alleged.
Business Data Privacy Standards and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence By Rita W. Garry Privacy and Information Security Law, October 2024 In an era where data is often likened to the new oil, its management, protection, and ethical use have become paramount concerns for businesses worldwide. As businesses harness the power of artificial intelligence to derive insights and streamline operations, the need for robust data privacy standards and effective governance frameworks has never been more critical.
Discrimination Based on Conviction Records: What Are Employees’ Rights and Employers’ Responsibilities in Illinois? By Mara Baltabols, Hannah Moser, & Patrick Cowlin Privacy and Information Security Law, October 2024 In March 2021, Governor Pritzker signed an amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act that expanded protections for individuals with a conviction record. Prior to the amendment, the Act only protected people with arrests that had not resulted convictions from discrimination or retaliation at their job or when applying for jobs.

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