Privacy Law is 'Current and Consequential: ABA Blog
Now is a good time to get into privacy law, according to an American Bar Association blog post Monday.
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“Privacy law is evolving rapidly -- and few areas of legal practice feel as current or consequential,” wrote data-security attorney Katherine Wang. While Congress debates a possible national law, 20 states enacted comprehensive, genetic and neural data privacy laws, said Wang: And on the enforcement front, states are taking actions “separately and together.”
“This is a rare moment where privacy is front and center for both the public and private sectors,” said Wang. “As AI, surveillance, and data-driven innovation accelerate, so does concern about the asymmetry between individuals and the entities that hold their data.”
Meanwhile, data breaches are happening more often, “posing increasingly serious harm to firms and individuals,” she said. “Whether your interest lies in protecting civil liberties, consumer protection, enabling innovation, or navigating emerging regulations, privacy law offers a uniquely dynamic and impactful space to practice.”
Law students need not have background in privacy or data security to get into the field, added Wang. “What does matter is demonstrating interest early -- and intentionally -- during law school.”
“For those already practicing law, privacy isn’t necessarily out of reach,” she added. “If you’re working at a firm as a generalist or in another practice area, explore opportunities to collaborate with your firm’s privacy team.”