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Widely considered one of the country’s top privacy and data security lawyers, Tanya Forsheit has advised on high-profile matters involving confidential data and other sensitive information for over 20 years.
Ms. Forsheit is Chair of the Privacy & Data Security Group and is Supervising Partner of the Los Angeles Office. She has advised on high-profile matters involving confidential data and other sensitive information for over 20 years. She advises on the protection, processing and monetization of data, including matters related to interest-based advertising, privacy policies, mobile apps, cloud computing, smart devices, and data analytics. She has advised on hundreds of information technology deals and transactions on behalf of both service providers and enterprise purchasers, including multilayered AdTech and cloud computing agreements. She is routinely called upon to help clients respond to time-sensitive security events and has advised on hundreds of such incidents. She has worked with over a hundred clients on the compliance requirements of the California Consumer Privacy Act, as well as dozens of multinational clients on the compliance requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation. She is currently representing dozens more in preparing for, and addressing the policy implications of, the California Privacy Rights Act, taking effect in January 2023. The Legal 500 praised her in the 2020 edition as a “leading expert in CCPA” and “one of the leading authorities in data privacy.” The Los Angeles Business Journal included her as one of Los Angeles’ leading professionals in 2020, the Daily Journal twice named her as one of the top cyber attorneys in California (2018, 2020), and she was one of three finalists for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Cybersecurity Lawyer of the Year recognition in 2017. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Loyola Law School.
Her representative matters include:
- Advised on hundreds of information technology deals and transactions on behalf of both service providers and enterprise purchasers, including due diligence for, and negotiation and drafting of terms for, cloud computing agreements involving the sharing of sensitive information and other IT outsourcing transactions;
- Counseled hundreds of clients on implementation of programs, policies and procedures for purposes of complying with applicable laws and best practices, including but not limited to international laws such as the forthcoming European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); federal laws like the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the CAN-SPAM Act, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA); and state laws including California’s Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and Shine the Light law and Massachusetts’ data security regulations;
- Represented clients across industry sectors in connection with more than 100 data security breaches involving consumer data, employee information and other sensitive information;
- Drafted and updated several hundred privacy policies for websites, mobile apps and smart devices, including wearable technology;
- Assisted dozens of organizations on application for EU-US Privacy Shield certification;
- Represented nearly a dozen clients in litigating and/or resolving disputes under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, including successfully defeating class certification in December 2015 on behalf of a healthcare technology company in a privacy class action in which plaintiffs sought recovery of more than $40 million for alleged unlawful transmission of faxes relating to HIPAA compliance.
Chambers USA, IT Law Experts, Who’s Who Legal, and Super Lawyers have all praised Ms. Forsheit for her privacy, data security and technology work, and the Los Angeles Daily Journal has twice included her in its list of "Top Women Lawyers." Ms. Forsheit lectures widely on technology law topics and has been quoted on privacy and data security in publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Forbes, ComputerWorld, Venture Beat, and Law360.
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) has certified Ms. Forsheit as both an Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and Privacy Technologist (CIPT). Ms. Forsheit is a past President of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles.
Prior to joining Frankfurt Kurnit, she was a partner with BakerHostetler, and a founding partner of InfoLawGroup LLP, one of the nation’s leading privacy and data security boutiques. Ms. Forsheit is admitted to practice in California.
awards & recognition
Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Privacy & Data Security)
The Legal 500 (Cyber Law including Data Privacy & Data Protection)
Who’s Who Legal - Telecommunications Media & Technology - Information Technology
Super Lawyers - Top Rated Technology Transactions Attorney in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Business - Los Angeles’ Leading Professionals
Los Angeles Daily Journal - "Top Women Litigators"
Daily Journal - Top 20 Cyber Attorneys in California
Chambers Global (Privacy & Data Security)
IT Law Experts
education
Duke University (AB, cum laude, 1994)
University of Pennsylvania Law School (JD, 1997)
videos
Tanya Forsheit presents "Building Communities through Big Data" at DICE 2016 in Barcelona.
Tanya Forsheit Testifies on the California Consumer Privacy Act Before the California Assembly.
Zoom as a Case Study – Privacy and Security in the Digital World During Social Distancing
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Past Speaking Engagements
Future of Privacy Forum
Tanya Forsheit presents, “Dark Patterns: Manipulative UX Design and the Role of Regulation” during the Future of Privacy Forum. Register here.
March 24 2021
PrivSec Global 2021
Tanya Forsheit presents, “Cloud Matters: Data Storage, Migration and Access Management in the New Normal” during PrivSec Global. More information here.
March 23 2021
IAB Annual Leadership Meeting
Tanya Forsheit speaks on the panel, "CCPA Perspectives on Enforcement" during IAB's annual leadership meeting.
March 12 2021
2021 LMRM Virtual Conference
Tanya Forsheit presents, “Data Privacy, Oh My! We are Not in Privilege Land Anymore” during the LMRM Virtual Conference. The panel will discuss what law firm general counsel should know about privacy laws, how they differ from the confidentiality and privilege professional rules that we are used to, and strategies for implementing a firm wide privacy program. More information here.
March 4 2021
The CPRA Has Passed: What Does that Mean for Your Organization?
Tanya Forsheit is a panelist during the webinar "The CPRA Has Passed: What Does that Mean for Your Organization?" for the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
November 13 2020
The Ethical Duty of Technology Competence
Tanya Forsheit moderates “The Ethical Duty of Technology Competence” during a webinar hosted by the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Solo & Small Firm Committee.
August 6 2020
Is Your Firm Ready for the CCPA?
Tanya Forsheit presents “Is Your Firm Ready for the CCPA?” during a webinar hosted by ALAS.
July 29 2020
Hot Topics in Advertising Law 2020
Tanya Forsheit presents “Privacy Law and Advertising: Why Advertising Lawyers Should Care” during Practising Law Institute’s Hot Topics in Advertising Law webinar.
July 23 2020
Final CCPA Regulations: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Tanya Forsheit presents "Final CCPA Regulations: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" during a webinar for the California Lawyers Association Antitrust, UCL, Privacy Section, Business Law Section, and Intellectual Property Law Section.
July 1 2020
IAB: The Next Wave of California Privacy Law
Tanya Forsheit presents “The Next Wave of California Privacy Law” during the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s law and policy webinar series. View the recording here.
May 27 2020
Technology Competence: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!
Tanya Forsheit presents “Technology Competence: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You!” during a webinar hosted by the Los Angeles County Bar Association Privacy & Cyber Security and Small Firm & Solo Practitioner Sections.
May 14 2020
Ethical Considerations of the California Consumer Privacy Act
Tanya Forsheit presents “Ethical Considerations of the California Consumer Privacy Act” during a webinar for the California Lawyers Association.
May 12 2020
Zoom as a Case Study – Privacy and Security in the Digital World During Social Distancing
Join Frankfurt Kurnit’s Privacy & Data Security Group for a live virtual roundtable webinar on Webex to explore the rapidly evolving privacy and data security questions surrounding the meteoric rise of Zoom, the most popular video conferencing application in the COVID-19 era of social distancing. Read more.
April 14 2020
16th Annual Advanced eDiscovery Institute
Tanya Forsheit presents “GDPR: 18 Months Later, Fines and Preparedness” at the 16th Annual Advanced eDiscovery Institute in Washington, DC.
November 21 2019
Privacy + Security Forum (PSF) 2019
Tanya Forsheit leads a California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Workshop at the Privacy + Security Forum in Washington, DC.
October 14 2019
2019 IAPP Privacy, Security and Risk Conference
Tanya Forsheit presents “Cover Your Asses…sments: Conducting Effective PIAs and Security Assessments” at the 2019 IAPP Privacy, Security and Risk Conference in Las Vegas. More information here.
September 24 2019
2019 NAM Annual Conference
Tanya Forsheit presents “How California’s Sweeping New Privacy Laws Will Impact Business in Your State” at the 2019 Newspapers Association Manager’s Annual Conference in Montréal. More information here.
August 2 2019
Wall Street Journal CMO Network Annual Meeting
Tanya Forsheit presents “Future of: Data” at the Wall Street Journal CMO network annual meeting during the Cannes Lion Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France.
June 19 2019
What the GDPR, the CCPA, and Other Privacy Laws Mean for the Entertainment Industry
Tanya Forsheit presents “What the GDPR, the CCPA, and Other Privacy Laws Mean for the Entertainment Industry” during a panel sponsored by the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property Section.
April 17 2019
4A’s Decisions 20/20: A Forum for Change
Tanya Forsheit speaks on the "GDPR and Beyond: Strategies for Safer Data Management” panel during the 4A’s Decisions 20/20 forum in Washington, DC. More information here.
March 25 2019
Tanya Forsheit Testifies Before the California Assembly
Tanya Forsheit testifies about the California Consumer Privacy Act before the California Assembly Privacy Committee. View the agenda here and watch the hearing here.
February 20 2019
Laserfiche Empower 2019
Tanya Forsheit presents “All Things Privacy” during Laserfiche’s Empower 2019 conference in Long Beach, CA.
February 7 2019
California News Publishers Association Capital Conference
Tanya Forsheit presents "The California Consumer Privacy Act" during the CNPA Legislative Forum at the CNPA Capital conference in Sacramento, CA.
February 5 2019
U.S. Banks & Data Privacy – California, GDPR & Beyond
Tanya Forsheit presents “U.S. Banks & Data Privacy – California, GDPR & Beyond” during a webinar for American Banker. More information here.
December 17 2018
2018 CalChamber Public Affairs Conference
Tanya Forsheit is a panelist on "A Review of the California Consumer Privacy Act" at the CalChamber Public Affairs Conference in Huntington Beach, California.
November 28 2018
Navigating the New Data Privacy Paradigm
Tanya Forsheit presents "Navigating the New Data Privacy Paradigm" at the Insights Leadership Conference in Coronado, California. More information here.
November 7 2018
“I am a Lawyer: How Can I Advise on Data Security?”
Tanya Forsheit presents "I am a Lawyer: How Can I Advise on Data Security" at the International Association of Privacy Professional’s Privacy, Security, Risk 2018 program in Austin. More information can be found here.
October 19 2018
New California Privacy Law: Key Compliance Challenges and Guidance for Corporate Counsel
Tanya Forsheit speaks on the webinar “New California Privacy Law: Key Compliance Challenges and Guidance for Corporate Counsel.” More information can be found here.
September 26 2018
Cloud, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
Tanya Forsheit speaks on the Practicum panel during the Cloud, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence CLE at Davis Wright Tremaine in Seattle.
June 6 2018
Los Angeles KnowledgeNet Chapter
Tanya Forsheit speaks at the Los Angeles KnowledgeNet Chapter meeting on The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which goes into effect on May 25th. Daniel Goldberg is a chair of the local KnowledgeNet Chapter and the moderator for the event.
May 8 2018
Tanya Forsheit at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2018
Tanya Forsheit is on the panel “I’m a Lawyer: How Can I Advise on Data Security Issues?” at the International Association of Privacy Professionals Global Privacy Summit in Washington, DC.
March 28 2018
Tanya Forsheit at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2018
Tanya Forsheit presents “Can I have a Do-Over? The Top 10 Greatest PR #Fails in Data Breach Response at the International Association of Privacy Professionals Global Privacy Summit in Washington, DC.
March 27 2018
The National Conference on Class Actions – Recent Developments in Quebec, Canada and the U.S. (2018)
Tanya Forsheit speaks on Privacy and Data Breach Class Actions at The National Conference on Class Actions in Montreal. More information can be found here.
March 22 2018
Association of Corporate Counsel: Privacy and Data Security Event
Tanya Forsheit presents on privacy and data security for the Association of Corporate Counsel.
November 2 2017
IAPP: Privacy Security Risk 2017
Tanya Forsheit speaks at IAPP's Privacy Security Risk Conference on "Don't Panic! The Hitchhikers Last Minute Guide to the GDPR Galaxy', 'I'm a Lawyer: How Can I Advise on Data Security Issues?', and 'Women Leading Privacy and Security.' The firm sponsors the event. For more information click here.
October 17 2017
PLI: Think Like a Lawyer, Talk Like a Geek 2017: Get Fluent in Technology
Tanya Forsheit presents at PLI’s CLE "Think Like a Lawyer, Talk Like a Geek 2017: Get Fluent in Technology." More information about the program can be found here.
September 14 2017
CLA: Online Privacy Rights
Tanya Forsheit and Jeremy S. Goldman speak at California Lawyers for the Arts' (CLA) "Online Privacy Rights" in Los Angeles. More information can be found here.
July 18 2017
Working Within the Shades of Gray: Frankfurt Kurnit’s Second Annual Advertising Law Summit
Legal questions confronting in house marketing lawyers rarely elicit simple "yes" or "no" answers. (If only they did!) More often than not — to the consternation of clients working on tight deadlines — the answer is "maybe" or "it depends" or "there's a risk." How do you help your marketing clients evaluate the risks and weigh them against potential rewards? Read more.
June 8 2017
2017 Cloud, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence Conference
Tanya Forsheit speaks at the 2017 Cloud, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence Conference in Seattle. More information here.
May 23 2017
Cloud Computing 2017: Key Issues and Practical Guidance
Tanya Forsheit co-chairs and speaks at Practising Law Institute's Cloud Computing 2017: Key Issues and Practical Guidance in San Francisco. For more information, please click here.
May 22 2017
Cloud Computing 2017: Key Issues and Practical Guidance
Once again, Tanya Forsheit chairs the yearly Cloud Computing: Key Issues and Practical Guidance for the Practising Law Institute (PLI). Ronald C. Minkoff present the ethics portion in the New York seminar. For more informstion or to register, please click here
May 1 2017
ANA Law and Public Policy Conference
Terri Seligman and Tanya Forsheit present "Marketing in Augmented Reality: Pokémon Go and Treasure Hunts in The Digital Age" and Rick Kurnit participates once again on the "Tweeting With Words" panel at the 2017 ANA Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference.
March 28 2017
Traversing the Challenges of e-Commerce Litigation in Federal Court
Tanya Forsheit speaks at "Traversing the Challenges of e-Commerce Litigation in Federal Court" for The Rutter Group.
March 14 2017
The Global Legal Challenges of Privacy & Data Security
Tanya Forsheit moderates The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) webinar, "The Global Legal Challenges of Privacy & Data Security" at 1 PM EST. To RSVP please click here.
February 7 2017
Social Media 2017: Addressing Corporate Risks
Tanya Forsheit moderates PLI's Social Media 2017: Addressing Corporate Risks in San Francisco. More details here.
February 2 2017
LA Daily Journal’s Cyber Boot Camp
Tanya Forsheit co-chairs the LA Daily Journal's Cyber Boot Camp in Los Angeles. Jeremy S. Goldman also speaks at this event. Read more here.
January 12 2017
D.I.C.E. Europe 2016
Tanya Forsheit and Sean Kane speak at D.I.C.E Europe 2016 in Barcelona on privacy, big data and video game law.
September 12 2016
news & press
The Anticipated Domino Effect: Virginia Passes Second State “Comprehensive” Privacy Law
Tanya Forsheit guest blogs on Eric Goldman’s Technology & Marketing Law Blog. She shares her view on Virginia’s new privacy law and the future of other state privacy laws. View Article
Challenge Accepted: Initial Virginia CDPA Reactions, Considerations
The Privacy Advisor quotes Tanya Forsheit on the passage of Virginia's Consumer Data Protection Act. View Article
Chambers Global 2021
Chambers Global ranks Tanya Forsheit and Daniel Goldberg for their expertise in Privacy & Data Security. View Article
States Push Internet Privacy Rules in Lieu of Federal Standards
The Wall Street Journal quotes Tanya Forsheit on the increasing number of internet privacy proposals at the state-level. View Article
New Enforcer of California Privacy Rights Act is Faceless, For Now
Osano quotes Tanya Forsheit on the California Privacy Rights Act and California Privacy Protection Agency. View Article
Thriving in Their 40s: Los Angeles’ Leading Professionals
The Los Angeles Business Journal includes Tanya Forsheit as one of Los Angeles’ leading professionals. View Article
Data 2021 - Privacy & Protection and Security - Legal Marketplace Analysis
Who’s Who Legal recognizes Tanya Forsheit for her expertise in privacy and data security. View Article
2020 Top Cyber Lawyers in California
The Daily Journal lists Tanya Forsheit as one of the Top Cyber Lawyers in California.
Prop 24 Passes in Calif., Paving Way for CPRA
The Privacy Advisor quotes Tanya Forsheit on how the California Privacy Rights Act will affect businesses. View Article
Whether Yes or No, the Stakes are High for California’s Prop 24
The Privacy Advisor interviews Tanya Forsheit on why she thinks Proposition 24 is not good for consumers or businesses. View Article
What Does the Legislature Have to Show for Its CCPA Amendments in 2020? Not Much
Tanya Forsheit guest blogs on Eric Goldman’s Technology & Marketing Law Blog. She shares her view on the California Consumer Privacy Act and Proposition 24, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Additionally, Shely Berry is mentioned in the blog post. View Article
LexBlog: This Week in Legal Blogging
Tanya Forsheit is a guest on LexBlog’s This Week in Legal Blogging webcast. She discusses her professional career development and how blogging led to her prolonged success. View Article
Security Stories Podcast
Tanya Forsheit is a guest on the Security Stories Podcast discussing the future of data privacy over the next year, within the context of COVID-19 and tracing apps. Listen to the podcast here.
California Enters Privacy Law Limbo as November Vote Looms
The Wall Street Journal quotes Tanya Forsheit about the new California Privacy Rights Act. View Article
The CIO Show: Balancing Data Privacy & COVID-19
Tanya Forsheit is a guest on the CIO podcast discussing COVID-19 and data privacy. View Article
Mobile Security Forces Difficult Questions
Computerworld quotes Tanya Forsheit on company mobile agreements with employees. View Article
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2020
For the sixteenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2020 guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment and Intellectual Property practices. In addition, 14 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.
9th Circuit Facebook Ruling Has Wide Implications for Data Privacy Litigation
The Daily Journal quotes Tanya Forsheit on the recent reinstated claim against Facebook over their profits from users’ personal data.
California Attorney General’s Office: No Delay on CCPA Enforcement Amid COVID-19
IAPP quotes Tanya Forsheit on the enforcement date of the California Consumer Privacy Act and the effects COVID-19 has on compliance. View Article
Chambers Global 2020
Tanya Forsheit is ranked by Chambers Global in Privacy & Data Security. View Article
The California Consumer Privacy Act is not Y2K 2.0
The Los Angeles & San Francisco Daily Journal published Tanya Forsheit’s article “The California Consumer Privacy Act is not Y2K 2.0.” The article discusses the background of the CCPA and an overview of the challenges organizations face with CCPA compliance. View Article
Four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to LA-area Super Lawyers List for 2020
The list includes: Tanya Forsheit and Joseph R. Taylor. Tiffany Caterina and Daniel Goldberg are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.
The IAPP’s Top Resources of 2019
IAPP includes Tanya Forsheit’s what paper “Negotiating with Servicer Providers and Third Parties under CCPA” in their overview of the top resources of 2019. The white paper provides guidance to businesses on how to approach service provider and third-party contract updates under the CCPA. View Article
So You Want to be a Tech Transactions Lawyer?
Chambers Associate interviewed Tanya Forsheit on her career path to becoming a privacy lawyer. View Article
Negotiating with Service Providers and Third Parties under CCPA
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) published Tanya Forsheit’s article “Negotiating with Service Providers and Third Parties under CCPA.” View Article
Critics Say Attorney General’s Proposed CCPA Regulations Add Confusion, Not Clarity
IAPP quotes Tanya Forsheit on the California Attorney General’s news conference about proposed California Consumer Privacy Act regulations. View Article
CDT Welcomes New Advisory Council Members for 2019-2020
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) mentions Tanya Forsheit as a returning council member to their Advisory Council. View Article
And At the End of the Day, the CCPA Remains Very Much the Same
Tanya Forsheit guest blogs on Eric Goldman’s Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Ms. Forsheit summarizes the master redline she created comparing the CCPA to the amended CCPA. View Article
The Privacy Advisor Podcast
Tanya Forsheit is a guest on IAPP’s The Privacy Advisor Podcast. Ms. Forsheit provides the industry perspective on the latest CCPA amendments and identifies the most difficult compliance issues to date. Listen here.
California: Bills Amending CCPA Suggest That “Lobbying Efforts Were Not Particularly Successful”
OneTrust DataGuidance quotes Tanya Forsheit on the recently passed bills amending the California Consumer Privacy Act. View Article
Data Privacy Bills May be Models, but Users Unlikely to Get Data
The Daily Journal quotes Tanya Forsheit on the California Consumer Privacy Act. Ms. Forsheit notes the bill was hastily constructed and that businesses will have difficulty complying. (Behind paywall) View Article
Tanya Forsheit on The Takeaway Podcast
NPR's The Takeaway podcast interviewed Tanya Forsheit about the California Consumer Privacy Act. Ms. Forsheit discusses why the law is unworkable in its current form. Listen here.
California’s Game-Changing New Privacy Rules Were Meant to Take on Big Tech. Small Businesses are Caught in the Middle
Monterey County Weekly quotes Tanya Forsheit and Daniel Goldberg on the California Consumer Privacy Act. Ms. Forsheit has been lobbying the Legislature to make changes to the bill. Mr. Goldberg notes the bill isn’t written well and doesn’t clarify how it works. View Article
Why You Need a Lawyer to Help Comply with the CCPA
Super Lawyers quotes Tanya Forsheit on the California Consumer Privacy Act. Ms. Forsheit notes the CCPA will affect companies not just in California but anyone doing business in California processing personal information. She further notes the importance of taking action to comply before the regulations take effect. View Article
A Recap of the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Amending the California Consumer Privacy Act
Tanya Forsheit guest blogs on Eric Goldman’s Technology & Marketing Law Blog about the senate hearing on amending the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). View Article
In Sunny Cannes, Marketers Fret Over Dark Content Online
The Wall Street Journal quotes Tanya Forsheit on the California Consumer Privacy Act. Ms. Forsheit notes the CCPA could hurt brands’ access to data about consumers online because consumers might get confused about how their data is used. View Article
How Privacy Rules Will Affect the Ad Industry
The Wall Street Journal interviews Tanya Forsheit on how future privacy regulations will affect advertisers. Ms. Forsheit notes the regulations could hurt advertisers' marketing goals because consumers may not understand how their data is used. (Behind paywall) View Article
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2019
The Legal 500 praises four of our core practice groups: Marketing and Advertising; Media and Entertainment; Intellectual Property (Copyright); and Cyber Law (Data Privacy and Data Protection). The London-based directory spotlighted 19 of our attorneys individually: Gregory Boyd, Christopher Chase, Victoria Cook, Tanya Forsheit, Daniel M. Goldberg, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeremy Goldman, Richard Heller, Andrew Hurwitz, Sean Kane, Candice Kersh, Gavin McElroy, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal and Maura Wogan. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Rick Kurnit and Terri Seligman are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in Advertising and Marketing. Hannah Taylor is listed as “Next Generation Lawyer” in Marketing and Advertising.
Data Protection & Cybersecurity 2019
Chambers and Partners published the 2019 US edition of Data Protection & Cybersecurity. Tanya Forsheit authored the Section on Law and Practice. View Article
At Calif. Assembly Hearing, Lawmakers Seek Input on CCPA
The Privacy Advisor mentions Tanya Forsheit and her testimony on the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) during a hearing at the California State Assembly. View Article
Let Consumers Sue Under New Data Privacy Law, Becerra’s Office Tells State
The Recorder quotes Tanya Forsheit's testimony on the challenges and complexities of the California Compliance Privacy Act. (Behind paywall) View Article
California Business Groups Warn Lawmakers About ‘Untenable’ Privacy Law
POLITICO California Pro quotes Tanya Forsheit on her concerns about the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). View Article
Tanya Forsheit Testifies Before the California Assembly
Tanya Forsheit testifies about the California Consumer Privacy Act before the California Assembly Privacy Committee on Wednesday, February 20. View the full hearing here.
Laserfiche Long Beach Hosts Empower Conference
The Grunion mentions Tanya Forsheit in their coverage of Laserfiche's Empower conference. Ms. Forsheit presents on the fundamental elements of using, protecting and managing organizational data. View Article
Dozens of Privacy Experts Tell the California Legislature That Its New Privacy Law is Badly Undercooked
Techdirt mentions the letter signed by Tanya Forsheit, Daniel Goldberg and Amy Lawrence that urges the California legislature to make changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). View Article
41 California Privacy Experts Urge Major Changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act
Tanya Forsheit, Daniel Goldberg and Amy Lawrence signed a letter urging the California legislature to make changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The letter highlights issues with the CCPA. Read the letter here.
Weather Channel Case Dilemma: When Is a Disclosure Really a Disclosure?
Legaltech News quotes Tanya Forsheit about the city of Los Angeles’ lawsuit against The Weather Channel. The case arises from the alleged sale by The Weather Channel of geolocation data to advertisers. Ms. Forsheit suggests that the complaint, brought under California’s Unfair Competition Law, may be a test case before the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) takes effect. (Behind paywall) View Article
Data Liability Adds to Agency Stress
WARC online quotes Tanya Forsheit from the Wall Street Journal’s article about advertisers requiring agencies to take on liability for data breaches. View Article
Marketers Push Agencies to Shoulder More Liability for Data Breaches
The Wall Street Journal quotes Tanya Forsheit about advertisers and agencies becoming more responsible for data privacy liabilities. View Article
Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named in Super Lawyers Magazine for 2018
Super Lawyers magazine lists thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2018 edition. Read more.
Staying Current – Laserfiche GC Wylie Strout Keeps Contracts and Policies up to Date in A Changing Landscape
Wylie Strout mentions Tanya Forsheit and Frankfurt Kurnit as outside counsel to Laserfiche in an interview with the Daily Journal. Frankfurt Kurnit provides privacy regulatory advice. (Behind paywall) View Article
Privacy is Dead, Long Live Privacy
CIO Dive quotes Tanya Forsheit on how treating data like currency can incentivize organizations to reassess how they collect and use data in light of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). View Article
Are You Ready for the New York Cybersecurity Regulations’ September 3rd Deadline?
Financial institutions and insurance companies operating in New York have until September 3, 2018 to comply with the next phase of New York's Cybersecurity Regulations. Here's what you need to know to avoid regulatory scrutiny. Read more.
GDPR Data Breach Notification Requirements
The National Law Review interviews Tanya Forsheit about the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that went into effect May 25. Ms. Forsheit explains the GDPR requirements and how companies need to comply with them. View Article
New California Privacy Law Calls for Significant Changes
On the heels of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California has now passed a digital privacy law that gives consumers more control over their personal information online. Read more.
Many US Companies Unprepared for New European Consent Rules
The LA Daily Journal quoted Tanya Forsheit on the European General Data Protection Regulation that rolled out on May 25. Ms. Forsheit notes the GDPR is a result of the growth of social media, data and high-profile breaches. (Behind paywall) View Article
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2018
For the fourteenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising, Media & Entertainment and Intellectual Property practices. Read more.
The GDPR’s Data Subject Rights and Why They Matter
The Cyber Security Law Report published Tanya Forsheit’s article “The GDPR’s Data Subject Rights and Why They Matter” which discusses the General Data Protection Regulation rights in Europe and the United States. (Behind paywall) View Article
Data Security and Data Breaches: What’s A Lawyer To Do?
Above the Law mentions Tanya Forsheit as a speaker on the panel “I’m a Lawyer, How Can I Advise on Data Security Issues” during the Global Privacy Summit in March. View Article
How GDPR Could Weaken, Not Strengthen, the Duopoly
Digiday mentions Tanya Forsheit and Daniel Goldberg’s report about the impact ePrivacy regulation might have on Facebook and Google. View Article
Tanya Forsheit in the Daily Journal
The Daily Journal features Tanya Forsheit as one of the Top Cyber Lawyers 2018. The feature highlights Ms. Forsheit’s professional background as an attorney in the privacy and data security sector.
The Association of Corporate Counsel - Winter 2017 Newsletter
The Association of Corporate Counsel published Tanya Forsheit, S. Gregory Boyd, and Daniel Goldberg’s alert, Privacy Shield: Year One Updates You Need To Know, in the Focus on the New York City Chapter – Winter 2017 Newsletter. View Article
FTC May Revisit Order Against Sears In Privacy Case
MediaPost quotes Tanya Forsheit on how companies’ online tracking of customers has become more personalized, making it harder for companies to disclose the full extent of their tracking. View Article
LACBA Trustees Adopt Policy Allowing Press to Electronically Record Board Meetings with Warning Sign
The Metropolitan News-Enterprise quoted Tanya Forsheit on how media recordings of certain LA County Bar Association board meetings may violate the privacy rights of board members. View Article
Google and Facebook: EU’s Draft ePrivacy Regulation Passes Committee and Parliament Vote
The Capitol Forum quoted Tanya Forsheit and Daniel Goldberg's white paper on "The Impact of the ePrivacy Regulation on Facebook and Google" in their most recent newsletter here.
Privacy Shield: Year One Updates You Need To Know
This month we're celebrating Privacy Shield's first birthday with an update on everything Privacy Shield. There have been a number of developments on the Privacy Shield-front that companies certified or seeking self-certification under Privacy Shield need to know. Read more.
Third State Adopts Biometric Privacy Law
On June 1, 2017, Washington State joined Illinois and Texas as the third state to pass a biometric privacy law. The law, H.B. 1493, which goes into effect July 23, 2017, covers any business entity that collects biometric identifiers for commercial purposes. Read more.
A Big Phone Bill: Dish Network Telemarketing Violation Verdicts Total Approximately $341 Million
In a cautionary tale for marketers, two courts recently found satellite TV provider Dish Network ("Dish") liable for repeated and willful violations of federal and state telemarketing laws. Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2017
For the thirteenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory, Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, Media & Entertainment: Entertainment Litigation, and Media & Entertainment: Film, Music, Television & Theater work. Read more.
Start Your Engines: We Have to Deal With GDPR, What Now?
Back in January, we posted about the circumstances in which your company, even if based in the US, must comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), taking effect in May 2018. Here we will provide a high level checklist to help you start down the path of GDPR readiness. Read more.
Tanya Forsheit and Daniel Goldberg in the ISSA Journal April 2017
Tanya Forsheit and Daniel Goldberg's article, "Every Move You Make, I’ll Be Watching You Watching Me Watching You" is featured in the April 2017 edition of the Information Systems Security Association Journal. View Article
Tanya Forsheit in the LA Daily Journal
Tanya Forsheit is quoted in the LA Daily Journal article, "Yahoo Hacker Was Indicted Before" on the recent cyberattacks on Yahoo's servers. (Behind paywall.) View Article
New Privacy and Data Security Blog
Looking for an easy way to keep up with the rapid-fire changes in Privacy and Data Security law? Introducing Focus on the Data — Frankfurt Kurnit's weekly insights and practical guidance on privacy and data security issues. Read more.
More Complex Privacy Rules Expected in 2017
The Los Angeles Daily Journal quoted Tanya Forsheit on changes in international privacy and data security rules. Among other things, Ms. Forsheit noted that “many companies are still going through the process of getting approved under the new [Privacy Shield] rules.” Read more. (Behind paywall.)
FTC Hits Targeting Platform Turn Inc. for Deceptive Online Tracking
On Tuesday, December 20, the FTC announced a settlement with digital marketing platform Turn Inc. over claims that the company deceptively tracked users across the Internet for advertising purposes. Read more.
Data Breach Harm Standard May Head to SCOTUS in ‘17
Tanya Forsheit is quoted in the Bloomberg BNA article, "Data Breach Harm Standard May Head to SCOTUS in ‘17".
FCC Adopts Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules
On October 27, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an Order requiring broadband Internet service providers and all other telecommunications carriers providing telecommunications services to take greater steps to protect the privacy of their customers, including current and former subscribers and new applicants. Here's a summary of the key obligations imposed on carriers: Read more.
Latest on the FTC Data Security Front
FTC Issues Guide on How to Respond to a Data Breach, and Eleventh Circuit Questions the FTC's Interpretation of Its Section 5 Authority But Does NOT Alter the Unfairness Standard in Data Security Matters. Read more.
EU-U.S. Privacy Shield passes: Now What?
Tanya Forsheit is quoted in the Compliance Week article, "EU-U.S. Privacy Shield passes: Now what?". View Article
The New “Privacy Shield”: What Does it Mean for Your Company?
This week brought important news for any company that transfers across borders, or receives cross-border transfers of, consumer or employee personally identifying data (very broadly defined). Read more.
Tanya Forsheit in US Official News
Tanya Forsheit is mentioned in US Official News (Pakistan) in the article, "Tanya Forsheit joins Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC". View Article
Tanya Forsheit in Forever Duke Magazine
Tanya Forsheit is featured in Duke University's Forever Duke magazine. View Article
Tanya Forsheit in IAPP Daily Dashboard
IAPP's Daily Dashboard covered the arrival of Tanya Forsheit to our firm. View Article
Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Tanya Forsheit as Privacy and Data Security Group Co-Chair
Los Angeles, CA — Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC has added Tanya Forsheit as partner and co-chair of the firm’s Privacy and Data Security Group effective July 5, 2016. Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2016
For the twelfth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory, Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright, Media & Entertainment: Entertainment Litigation, and Media & Entertainment: Film, Music, Television & Theater work. Read more.