The Privacy Filter: A Briefing on Privacy Law and Policy Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:52 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2622198 en-us © 2026 The Privacy Filter: A Briefing on Privacy Law and Policy yes 27ad7e3d-a5aa-5efc-818c-9a5f774b694f leigh.ebrom@btlaw.com Brian McGinnis, Owen Agho, and Lyric Menges episodic false The Privacy Filter: Barnes & Thornburg's Briefing on Privacy Law & Policy breaks down the legal and regulatory developments shaping data privacy, data security, and artificial intelligence. In each episode, the firm’s attorneys and guests translate emerging laws, enforcement actions, and technology trends into practical insights for business leaders and in-house counsel.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Data Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Privacy Law Brian McGinnis, Owen Agho, and Lyric Menges leigh.ebrom@btlaw.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wef0m482fces6koq04hdr1r6otbr?.jpg The Privacy Filter: A Briefing on Privacy Law and Policy https://www.buzzsprout.com/2622198 CIPA Lawsuits, Tracking Technology Lawsuits, and Why Privacy Takes Center Stage CIPA Lawsuits, Tracking Technology Lawsuits, and Why Privacy Takes Center Stage What happens when decades-old wiretapping laws collide with modern website technology?

In this episode, Brian McGinnis and Lyric Menges unpack the growing wave of website tracking litigation under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and the federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). They explore why businesses across industries are receiving demand letters and lawsuits over common website tools such as cookies, pixels, analytics platforms, chat features and session replay technologies.

The discussion breaks down the technologies at the center of these claims, the legal theories plaintiffs are advancing, and the practical steps organizations can take to assess and reduce risk. Brian and Lyric also discuss how technical website audits, privacy disclosures, consent mechanisms and cross-functional governance are becoming increasingly important as litigation continues to evolve.

]]> What happens when decades-old wiretapping laws collide with modern website technology?

In this episode, Brian McGinnis and Lyric Menges unpack the growing wave of website tracking litigation under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and the federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). They explore why businesses across industries are receiving demand letters and lawsuits over common website tools such as cookies, pixels, analytics platforms, chat features and session replay technologies.

The discussion breaks down the technologies at the center of these claims, the legal theories plaintiffs are advancing, and the practical steps organizations can take to assess and reduce risk. Brian and Lyric also discuss how technical website audits, privacy disclosures, consent mechanisms and cross-functional governance are becoming increasingly important as litigation continues to evolve.

]]> Brian McGinnis, Owen Agho, and Lyric Menges Buzzsprout-19350825 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1523 1 5 full false The Privacy Filter: Your Users Don’t Think About Privacy the Way You Do The Privacy Filter: Your Users Don’t Think About Privacy the Way You Do In this episode, Owen Agho explores generational perspectives on privacy, focusing on location sharing, social media, and AI. Featuring students from Georgetown University, it highlights how different age groups perceive privacy risks and social norms in the digital age.

]]> In this episode, Owen Agho explores generational perspectives on privacy, focusing on location sharing, social media, and AI. Featuring students from Georgetown University, it highlights how different age groups perceive privacy risks and social norms in the digital age.

]]> Buzzsprout-19288629 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 3028 1 4 full false The Privacy Filter: SB 140 Explained: New Rules for Text Message Marketing The Privacy Filter: SB 140 Explained: New Rules for Text Message Marketing In this episode, Brian McGinnis is joined by Megan New to break down Texas SB 140 and what it means for companies that rely on SMS to engage customers. They walk through how the law builds on the federal TCPA, why it initially created significant disruption, and how recent developments have clarified (but not eliminated) compliance risk.

The conversation focuses on what’s changed, where uncertainty remains, and how organizations can adapt their marketing programs to reduce exposure.

]]> In this episode, Brian McGinnis is joined by Megan New to break down Texas SB 140 and what it means for companies that rely on SMS to engage customers. They walk through how the law builds on the federal TCPA, why it initially created significant disruption, and how recent developments have clarified (but not eliminated) compliance risk.

The conversation focuses on what’s changed, where uncertainty remains, and how organizations can adapt their marketing programs to reduce exposure.

]]> Brian McGinnis, Owen Agho, and Lyric Menges Buzzsprout-19288404 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1535 1 3 full false The Privacy Filter: AI Regulation in California and Colorado The Privacy Filter: AI Regulation in California and Colorado This episode explores the emerging legal landscape of AI regulation in the US, focusing on Colorado and California laws. Brian McGinnis and Lyric Menges discuss high-risk AI systems, compliance requirements, and the future of AI governance to help organizations navigate these complex regulations.

]]> This episode explores the emerging legal landscape of AI regulation in the US, focusing on Colorado and California laws. Brian McGinnis and Lyric Menges discuss high-risk AI systems, compliance requirements, and the future of AI governance to help organizations navigate these complex regulations.

]]> Brian McGinnis, Owen Agho, and Lyric Menges Buzzsprout-19288232 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1242 1 2 full false The Privacy Filter: The 2026 Privacy Landscape The Privacy Filter: The 2026 Privacy Landscape Brian McGinnis and Lyric Menges delve into the evolving landscape of data privacy laws, highlighting the importance of compliance for in-house counsel. The discussion covers the emergence of new state privacy laws, the significance of understanding sensitive data categories, and the need for organizations to adapt their data practices to meet changing regulations. Key strategies for gaining executive buy-in and ensuring effective data protection are also explored, along with the implications of new teen-focused data protection laws.

]]> Brian McGinnis and Lyric Menges delve into the evolving landscape of data privacy laws, highlighting the importance of compliance for in-house counsel. The discussion covers the emergence of new state privacy laws, the significance of understanding sensitive data categories, and the need for organizations to adapt their data practices to meet changing regulations. Key strategies for gaining executive buy-in and ensuring effective data protection are also explored, along with the implications of new teen-focused data protection laws.

]]> Brian McGinnis, Owen Agho, and Lyric Menges Buzzsprout-19287881 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1487 1 1 full false