In episode 178, Coffey talks with Jason Barrett about the evolving landscape of data privacy laws and their impact on employers’ handling of personal information. They discuss the cultural shift driving increased data privacy concerns; differences between personally identifiable information (PII) and sensitive personal information; roles of data controllers, processors, and consumers; GDPR’s seven foundational principles; state-level privacy laws including Texas and California regulations; biometric data collection and regulation; cross-state jurisdiction issues; data storage and retention practices; and the implications of AI on data privacy.

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Jason Barrett

Jason has worked over 20 years in corporate legal, compliance and HR roles in diverse industries including maritime, energy and oil and gas. He has expertise in the areas of global employment, labor and IP law, employee relations, data privacy compliance and legal administration. JAME Consulting, LLC focuses on providing comprehensive HR, legal, and data privacy consulting advice and training for all stages of the employment lifecycle. Jason received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Mississippi and J.D. from the University of Houston. Jason currently serves as a Board or committee member for 2 nonprofits and one private organization.

Contact

Jason Barrett can be reached at
https://jameconsulting.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-barrett-jd-3062b6a