Texas Case Offers Lessons Learned from Data Requests and Criminal Causes of Action

Data Strategy, Security and Privacy attorneys Bart Huffman and Haylie Treas co-authored an article for Pratt's Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Report discussing a Texas case that highlights lessons in data collection and privacy violations. The case culminated in a jury verdict against an e-discovery service provider for violating the Texas Penal Code by over-collecting personal emails, which led to privacy invasion claims. The authors emphasize the ruling should remind companies to maintain strict controls with service providers as well as the importance of utilizing data minimization and protection strategies to prevent unauthorized access and misuse.

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