In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis is joined by privacy Partner Kim Phan and Rami Haddad, deputy general counsel at PRA Group. This episode delves into a range of emerging privacy issues impacting the financial services industry. The discussion covers the evolving landscape of state privacy laws, the implications of the new Colorado AI law, and the challenges posed by online tracking technologies. The episode also highlights recent updates to the FTC’s Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Safeguards Rule and explores the ramifications of a recent SEC enforcement case related to cybersecurity. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how these developments are shaping the regulatory environment for financial institutions.

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Transcript: Navigating Emerging Privacy Issues in Financial Services (PDF)

Photo of Chris Willis Chris Willis

Chris is the co-leader of the Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice at the firm. He advises financial services institutions facing state and federal government investigations and examinations, counseling them on compliance issues including UDAP/UDAAP, credit reporting, debt collection, and fair lending, and defending…

Chris is the co-leader of the Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice at the firm. He advises financial services institutions facing state and federal government investigations and examinations, counseling them on compliance issues including UDAP/UDAAP, credit reporting, debt collection, and fair lending, and defending them in individual and class action lawsuits brought by consumers and enforcement actions brought by government agencies.

Chris also leverages insights from his litigation and enforcement experience to help clients design new products and processes, including machine learning marketing, fraud prevention and underwriting models, product structure, advertising, online application flows, underwriting, and collection and loss mitigation strategies.

Chris brings a highly practical focus to his legal advice, informed by balancing a deep understanding of the business of consumer finance and the practical priorities of federal and state regulatory agencies.

Chris speaks frequently at conferences across the country on consumer financial services law and has been featured in numerous articles in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington PostAmerican BankerNational Law JournalBNA Bloomberg, and Bank Safety and Soundness Advisor.

Photo of Kim Phan Kim Phan

Kim is a privacy and data security lawyer who counsels companies in federal and state privacy and data security statutes and regulations. Her work encompasses strategic planning and guidance for companies to incorporate privacy and data security considerations throughout product development, marketing, and

Kim is a privacy and data security lawyer who counsels companies in federal and state privacy and data security statutes and regulations. Her work encompasses strategic planning and guidance for companies to incorporate privacy and data security considerations throughout product development, marketing, and implementation.