This week in the Law Library we are teaching a Research Review Using Federal Law, letting you know about the Law Library’s competency programs, celebrating National Data Privacy Week, and raising awareness of stalking.
This Week’s Research Sessions
Monday, January 23, 2023
Lawyering II, Advocacy, section 6
Interim Director Susan Boland
Research Review Using Federal Law
1:30pm – 2:55pm
Room 135
Lawyering II, Advocacy, section 1
Instructional & Reference Services Librarian, Laura Dixon-Caldwell
Research Review Using Federal Law
1:30pm – 2:55pm
Room 145
Advanced Legal Research
Legal Technology & Research Instructional Services Librarian, Shannon Kemen & Electronic Resources & Instructional Technology Librarian Ron Jones
1:30pm – 2:55pm
Room 107 (room change from last week)
Lawyering II, Advocacy, section 2
Interim Director Susan Boland
Research Review Using Federal Law
1:30pm – 2:55pm
Room 135
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Law School Competencies Information Table
Laura Dixon-Caldwell, Instructional & Reference Services Librarian & Shannon Kemen, Legal Technology & Research Instructional Services Librarian
Atrium Table
8:30 – 9:00am
Learn about how you can participate in the law school research and technology competencies! University of Cincinnati Law students who complete the requirements of the Competency programs before graduation will receive a notation on their transcript stating that they are competent with respect to legal research and/or technology, a credential they can list proudly on their resumes as proof of the research skills they offer prospective employers.
Advanced Legal Research
Shannon Kemen, Legal Technology & Research Instructional Services Librarian & Ron Jones, Electronic Resources Instructional Services Librarian
Room 107 (room change from last week)
1:30pm – 2:55pm
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Lawyering II, Advocacy, section 5
Electronic Resources Instructional Services Librarian Ron Jones
Research Review Using Federal Law
3:05pm – 4:30pm
Room 135
Featured Study Aids
Available online via the West Academic study aid subscription, this book provides a relatively comprehensive examination of cybersecurity related laws. The book outlines and details the U.S. federal sectoral approach to cybersecurity, such as covering the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and regulations, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Security Rule, as well as an examination of state laws impacting cybersecurity, such as data breach notification, privacy and state education laws. International issues as well as specific topics such as ransomware and the Internet of things are addressed. Notably, the book provides a review of the role of the cybersecurity professional, risk assessment as well as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) risk assessment framework, and laws related to hacking.
Cybersecurity and Privacy Law in a Nutshell
Available online via the West Academic study aid subscription, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of cybersecurity law and policy. Cybersecurity is a serious concern in our lives. It affects individuals, governments, the military, big businesses, small businesses, and law firms themselves. Cybersecurity policy issues implicate both private and public international law, in addition to domestic law. In this Nutshell, we present case law, federal, state and international legislation, administrative actions and regulations, and relevant policy considerations that attorneys and their clients should keep in mind, whether they are working on a case about cybersecurity or just wanting to know more about cybersecurity and privacy in the Internet age. .
A Short and Happy Guide to Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
Available online via the West Academic study aid subscription, this book provides an essential introduction to the privacy fundamentals and security essentials that make up the modern economy. Privacy and free speech expert Professor Jon M. Garon has written an essential overview geared to students and entrepreneurs. The book provides a concise overview of privacy from its origins in constitutional and common law through the most important changes in U.S. laws and laws that impact the U.S. from abroad. This book explains privacy and security rules for finance, health care, and business, along with practical advice on running a secure business and keeping oneself safe when online.
Featured Guide
Exam Study Guide: Privacy & Security Law
This guide introduces you to resources on privacy and security law.
Featured Treatise
Privacy & Data Security Practice Portfolio Series
Available on Bloomberg Law, this treatise is a practical guide for those tasked with the governance of privacy and data security risks. With a continually changing legal and regulatory data security landscape, growing reliance on data in all aspects of business and society, and new and more sophisticated threats emerging each day, effective cyber governance is now mission-critical. Portfolios cover:
- Portfolio 500: FTC Privacy Enforcement
- Portfolio 505: Health Information Privacy & Security
- Portfolio 510: Cybersecurity and Data Breach
- Portfolio 515: Privacy and Security Issues in Cloud Computing
- Portfolio 520: Cross-Border Data Transfers
- Portfolio 525: Consumer Financial Privacy
- Portfolio 530: Social Media Law
- Portfolio 535: Technology Regulation in the Federal Securities Markets
- Portfolio 540: Cybersecurity and Privacy in Business Transactions: Managing Data Risk in Deals
- Portfolio 545: Drafting Privacy Policies for Websites, Apps and Other Digital Services
- Portfolio 550: EU General Data Protection Regulation
- Portfolio 555: Technology and Outsourcing
- Portfolio 560: Cybersecurity Governance: A Guide for Corporate Officers, Directors and General Counsel
Featured Database
Bloomberg BNA Privacy & Data Security Law Practice Center
Available on Bloomberg Law, this Practice Center includes current awareness resources such as “Privacy Law Watch” and the “Privacy & Security Law Report,” chart builders for state and federal laws on privacy, electronic treatises, and practice portfolios on privacy and data security topics. Topics covered include data security and breach notification, online and consumer privacy, financial data, health data, and workplace privacy and security.
Featured Website
EPIC – Electronic Privacy Information Center
EPIC was established in 1994 to protect privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic values in the information age. It advocates for protection from abusive data practices like mass surveillance, browser tracking, demographic profiling, and data discrimination. EPIC works at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and litigation. It litigates cases on emerging privacy issues, obtains and publishes records to lift the veil on government data collection, provides guidance to policymakers and lawmakers, and facilitates dialogue between advocates, experts, and decision makers.
Featured Video
Power Over Data and Algorithms: Can We Get It Back?
Today’s complex but invisible data infrastructures, operated and controlled by dominant tech platforms, block the way for more sustainable, privacy-protective and user-centric business models that place emphasis on accountability towards individual users and are mindful of the social impacts. The panel will discuss what regulatory, technological and institutional transformations are needed in order to reclaim the power over data and algorithms from dominant platforms and re-channel it to serve individual and societal goals. Invited experts will discuss the most promising avenues, which include data sharing structures and governance models, and new types of infrastructure and institutions that could emerge.
Computers, Privacy & Data Protection (CPDP) is a non-profit platform that runs conferences on the cutting edge in legal, regulatory, academic and technological development in privacy and data protection. CPDP gathers academics, lawyers, practitioners, policy-makers, industry and civil society from all over the world. You can see more from their past conferences on their YouTube channel.
National Data Privacy Week
Data Privacy Week (January 22 – 28, 2023) is an annual campaign with the goal of educating individuals and businesses about the importance of online privacy.
National Cybersecurity Alliance Webinars this week
Data: The Story of You
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023
12pm
LinkedIn Live
Your data is precious – when it is added up, it tells an expansive story about you and your behavior. Learn how to manage and protect it. Because the issue becomes more pressing every year, we turned Data Privacy Day into Data Privacy Week in 2022 and are at it again in 2023 with multiple days of informative programming. Learn how to protect your family’s data and how to take charge of your own data trail. We’ll even let you know if you should accept cookies!
Designing a Privacy-First World
Thursday, Jan. 26
2pm
LinkedIn Live
Data privacy becomes a more central issue with each passing year, which is why we’ve turned Data Privacy Day into Data Privacy Week and we’re celebrating the second annual DPW with a range of illuminating programming. Learn the nuts and bolts of designing a product, business or society with data privacy in mind.
Selected Resources
Online Safety Basics
Literally a few minutes of preparation can keep you safe. The benefits of a few moments of research, preparation, and action far outweigh the potential costs of losing your unprotected data in a breach or having your identity stolen. And even if some of your data is compromised, if you follow some simple guidelines, you can ensure that the damage will be minimal. This article features 10 top tips to stay safe online.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is a leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world.
EPIC was established in 1994 to protect privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic values in the information age. It advocates for protection from abusive data practices like mass surveillance, browser tracking, demographic profiling, and data discrimination. EPIC works at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and litigation. It litigates cases on emerging privacy issues, obtains and publishes records to lift the veil on government data collection, provides guidance to policymakers and lawmakers, and facilitates dialogue between advocates, experts, and decision makers.
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) is a resource for professionals who want to develop and advance their careers by helping their organizations successfully manage these risks and protect their data. In fact, we’re the world’s largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
January 2023 marks the nineteenth annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM), an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking.
University of Cincinnati Resources
University of Cincinnati Gender Equity & Inclusion (Title IX)
Clery Act at University of Cincinnati
Victim Services, Harassment, Stalking and Dating Violence
Help for Student Victims & Student Survivors
Women Helping Women Campus Based Advocacy
Stalking Q&A with UCPD’s Crime Victim Services Coordinator
Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC) Resources
Context is Key: Recognizing and Responding to Stalking (video)
This video is part of the “Know It, Name It, Stop It” public awareness curriculum developed by the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC)
Other Selected Resources
CDC – Stalking
National Institute of Justice – Stalking
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office on Women’s Health – Stalking
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