This week Gerald Ferguson, National Co-Leader of the Baker Hostetler Privacy Security and Social Media Team had the opportunity to speak with Colin O’Keefe of LXBN TV on the subject of a post from last week: “FTC’s “Do Not Track” Initiative Could Create New Market for “Paid For” Internet Content.” In the post, Mr. Ferguson discussed the potential for the FTC’s new “Do Not Track” initiatives to create a new market for paid-for online content. In the interview with O’Keefe, I explained what “Do Not Track” is, the technology at play and how it could change the market for premium online content.

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Gerald Ferguson currently serves as the Intellectual Property, Technology and Media Group Coordinator for the firm’s New York office. Mr. Ferguson also serves as the national leader of the firm’s Privacy and Information Security group. He has worked with companies to create national…

Gerald Ferguson currently serves as the Intellectual Property, Technology and Media Group Coordinator for the firm’s New York office. Mr. Ferguson also serves as the national leader of the firm’s Privacy and Information Security group. He has worked with companies to create national and global privacy policies. He has extensive experience advising companies regarding compliance with state breach notification laws. Mr. Ferguson is able to advise clients regarding notification obligations quickly and efficiently using a state-by-state survey of the 47 jurisdictions with breach notification laws that is regularly updated by Baker Hostetler’s Privacy and Information Security group. As part of his proactive approach to an incident response, he works with forensic consultants to develop the substantive opinions necessary to support a determination that disclosure of a breach is not required when possible. If disclosure is required, he uses a team approach to carefully manage the process in a cost-effective and efficient manner that focuses on minimizing reputational harm.

Mr. Ferguson is Chairman of the Intellectual Property Committee of the New York State Bar Association, International Law and Practice Section.