Bret Cohen

Partner, Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, Hogan Lovells

Bret Cohen helps technology and brick-and-mortar businesses comply with privacy, cybersecurity, internet and consumer protection laws. He also represents companies in litigation and government investigations in these areas. As a lawyer and technologist, Cohen has a knack for translating legal standards into practical technical requirements that are easy for clients to use. Cohen has advised extensively on legal issues related to cloud computing, social media, mobile applications, online tracking and analytics and software development. He counsels and is a frequent speaker on strategic compliance with global privacy laws, including cross-border transfer restrictions, data localization requirements and the impact of government surveillance on the digital economy.

USA 2020
Session ID 19704

February 26, 2020
1:30PM - 2:20PM

Biometric Data: Power, Promise and Privacy Challenges

Natalia Belaya, Bret Cohen and Alexandra Ross

Biometric data is becoming more and more ubiquitous in our digital society. Think of the times you’ve used your thumbprint to open your iPhone or your retina scan at the airport customs line. In turn, privacy concerns have led to greater legal restrictions biometric data collection. This session will explore what are the privacy risks and practical approaches to implementing this technology?

Pre-Requisites: General understanding of biometric data collection and use.

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