Webinar: Navigating the Intersection of AI, Data Protection and Cross-Border Flows: A Transatlantic View
Mitigating Unauthorized Scraping Alliance (MUSA) Podcast
On May 17, 2024, Venable's David Patariu and Alex Joel, a Scholar-in-Residence and Adjunct Professor at the Washington College of Law, explored cross-border data flows, data protection, web scraping, and artificial intelligence, focusing on the European Union and the United States. They examined the key tensions and their implications at the confluence of these critical topics.
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Webinar: Navigating Global Privacy and AI Regulations with Bermuda's Privacy Commissioner
Mitigating Unauthorized Scraping Alliance (MUSA) Podcast
On May 31, 2024, MUSA held a webinar that jumped to the forefront of privacy regulation with Bermuda’s privacy commissioner, Alexander White, and Venable privacy attorney David Patariu as they guided participants through the realms of privacy, AI, and cybersecurity. They explored the aftermath of Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) 45 in Bermuda, uncovering insights and key takeaways that are reshaping global privacy agendas. The webinar delved into the work of the International Enforcement Working Group (IEWG) and Bermuda’s strategic alignment as a signatory to the IEWG’s Joint Statement,...
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MUSA Hosts Webinar on Practices to Combat Unauthorized Scraping
Mitigating Unauthorized Scraping Alliance (MUSA) Podcast
On March 30, 2023, the Mitigating Unauthorized Scraping Alliance (MUSA) hosted a , “Practices for Combating Unauthorized Scraping”, in conjunction with the publication of its . The event featured William Glazier, Director of Threat Research at Cequence Security, in conversation with Hemu Nigam, a partner at Venable LLP, and examined the technical enforcement mechanisms available to industry to combat unauthorized scraping. The conversation kicked off with an overview of the recent rise of unauthorized scraping and the multifaceted nature of this problem. Both speakers underscored...
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Webinar: The Rise of Generative AI & Unauthorized Scraping: Exploring the Ethical and Legal Considerations in the Age of Big Data
Mitigating Unauthorized Scraping Alliance (MUSA) Podcast
Event Date/Time: Thursday May 18th 9:00 PST/ 12:00 PM EST (45 min talk + Q&A) Generative AI presents a significant opportunity for technology, innovation, and connection, yet its dramatic growth has raised questions about how to use this innovation in ethical and legal ways that require careful consideration by industry, policymakers, and regulators. This MUSA webinar explored whether the growing demand for datasets to be used to feed generative AI model training has contributed to the rise of unauthorized scraping and whether this gives rise to questions around privacy risks and the need...
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Webinar: The Legal and Technical Challenges of Harmful Web Scraping
Mitigating Unauthorized Scraping Alliance (MUSA) Podcast
Event Date/Time: Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. ET MUSA hosted an engaging discussion with cybersecurity expert and privacy lawyer Professor Timothy H. Edgar about his newest on the issue of harmful web scraping. This webinar addressed common misunderstandings that lawyers and technologists may have regarding this topic. We delved into the technical concepts of authentication, authorization, and access control; explored their relationship to web scraping; and examined the current legislative limitations and potential solutions. Speaker and Moderator: , Associate with...
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Webinar: Good vs. Bad Scraping: Protecting Critical Research Activities While Combating Unauthorized Scraping
Mitigating Unauthorized Scraping Alliance (MUSA) Podcast
Event Date/Time: Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 10:00-11:00 a.m. PT/1:00 – 2:00 PM ET For researchers seeking to better understand platform abuses, such as mis- and dis-information and online extremism, web scraping can be an important tool for studying threat actors’ tactics and understanding patterns and trends of platform activity. The Mitigating Unauthorized Scraping Alliance (MUSA), which brings together leading companies and experts in a unified front against unauthorized data scraping, and the CITRIS and the Banatao Institute, hosted a joint webinar to dive into exploring “good”...
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Webinar: From Bytes to Insights: A Journey through Online Data in Criminological Studies
Mitigating Unauthorized Scraping Alliance (MUSA) Podcast
Event Date/Time: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET Join us for a webinar exploring the evolving landscape of criminological research, with a specific focus on online data sources. Drawing insights from Professor Tom Holt’s white paper, “Assessing the Use of Scraped and Hand Collected Online Data to Understand Crime,” participants will delve into the methods employed by scholars over the last two decades. Emphasizing the shift toward automated scraping tools and manual data collection, the discussion will encompass four key areas of criminological scholarship. The...
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Webinar: Cyber Threat Intelligence Applied to Scraping Mitigation
Mitigating Unauthorized Scraping Alliance (MUSA) Podcast
Event Date/Time: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the practical application of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) in scraping mitigation. Our discussion will cover such key topics as the scraping kill chain, the definition and significance of CTI, and practical insights into how organizations can use CTI to prevent unauthorized scraping. We’ll also hear from OWN on their journey in developing CTI capabilities as an example of how scraping mitigation can be approached. We will further discuss metrics for measuring the efficiency of...
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Webinar: Safeguarding National Security: The Impact of Nation-State Web Scraping on Warfighters’ Welfare
Mitigating Unauthorized Scraping Alliance (MUSA) Podcast
Event Date/Time: Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET In today’s digital age, data has become a strategic asset, and its protection is paramount for ensuring national security. However, the rise of nation-state scraping poses significant challenges to this security landscape. This webinar aims to delve into the far-reaching ramifications of nation-state web scraping for our nation’s security and the welfare of our warfighters. Join us as we explore the intricacies of this issue and discuss strategies for safeguarding sensitive information in an era of persistent cyber...
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Webinar: Scraping 101: Navigating AI, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Legal Minefields Amid Unauthorized Scraping
Mitigating Unauthorized Scraping Alliance (MUSA) Podcast
Event Date/Time: Thursday, March 7, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, the practice of web scraping presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses. Join us for an insightful webinar where industry leaders delve into the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and privacy concerns surrounding unauthorized web scraping. Our panel of experts, Scott M. Giordano, Esq., FIP, CISSP, CCSP, principal at Giordano AI Law, and David Patariu, Esq., PLS, FIP, CISSP, CCSP, attorney at Venable, will provide invaluable insights, real-world...
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
In the modern digital landscape, safeguarding data privacy has emerged as a paramount issue. While laws and regulations provide a framework for data protection, understanding the deeper significance of data privacy for everyday users is essential. Join us for a webinar as we delve into why data privacy matters beyond mere compliance with regulations. We’ll explore the profound implications of trust and its relationship with data privacy, shedding light on how our digital footprint shapes the fabric of our online interactions and beyond.
Speakers:
Jodi Daniels
Founder & CEO
Red Clover Advisors
Jodi Daniels is the founder & CEO of Red Clover Advisors, a privacy consultancy that brings data privacy strategy and compliance together with its flexible and scalable approach, which simplifies data privacy complexity; refines, updates, or builds privacy structure; and makes both the business and the legal issues accessible and actionable for all. Jodi is a Certified Informational Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) with 24 years of experience who serves as the outsourced privacy office for companies, helping a range of businesses, from startup to Fortune 100 create privacy programs, build customer trust and achieve GDPR and U.S. privacy law compliance.
Since launching in 2017, Red Clover Advisors has helped hundreds of companies create privacy programs and establish a secure online data strategy their customers can count on. Jodi makes privacy easy to understand by breaking it down into measurable steps, using plain language her clients can relate to. She is a national keynote speaker and a co-host of the She Said Privacy / He Said Security podcast and has been featured in IAPP, The Economist, Forbes, Inc., Authority Magazine, ISACA, and many other publications. Jodi holds a master’s of business administration and a bachelor of business administration from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. She passionately supports the idea that privacy is more than just compliance and concern over fines. It’s a human right we all deserve. Jodi has made it her mission to help businesses build trust and transparency with this core value at its foundation. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, two girls, and a big, fluffy dog named Basil.
David Patariu, Esq., PLS; IAPP FIP, CIPP/E/US, CIPM; ISC2 CISSP, CCSP
Associate
Venable LLP
David N. Patariu focuses his practice on matters related to artificial intelligence, privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection. David has counseled clients on regulatory compliance, litigation, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), intellectual property (IP), product development, and due diligence. He has a background in the technology industry, advising clients on compliance with laws and regulations at the state, federal, and global levels. His knowledge spans a range of security issues, including data breaches, information privacy, cyberattacks, network architecture, incident responses, and risk management.
David is a member of the bar in California, Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.