Careers Information Security Podcast

Information Security Media Group's podcast series hosts Thomas Smedinghoff, a well known lawyer in the information security and privacy arena. Listen to him explain recent developments in the patchwork of information security laws. Some of the issues Smedinghoff covers include: the general duty of companies to protect data and how it goes beyond personal data; how basic definition of legal standard in regards to information security are beginning to come in focus; laws that impose duty to warn others (including customers) of a data breach. He explains while regulations such as Gramm-Leach Bliley Act and Sarbanes Oxley may catch the headlines, there are many others that include information security duties, including state laws and laws specific to certain industry sectors that you need to know. Smedinghoff also discusses why when making a representation about your data security practices, "Only say what you do, and do what you say" is a good rule to follow. Smedinghoff offers insight into the definition of "re