Protiviti, a global business consulting and internal audit firm, and law firm Pillsbury, have joined forces to produce The Global Privacy and Information Security Landscape: Frequently Asked Questions. This FAQ guide pairs Pillsbury’s legal insight with Protiviti’s experience in designing, implementing and maintaining privacy and information security programs, giving executives a more complete look at the issues they face.

With more than 350 questions and answers, The Global Privacy and Information Security Landscape covers information security, privacy trends, security breaches, privacy programs, international laws, and guidance for victims of identity theft. The guide also discusses key laws and regulations, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the European Union General DP Directive and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.

The Global Privacy and Information Security Landscape FAQ guide explores such key questions as:

Are there any circumstances where law enforcement’s interest overrides an individual’s right to privacy?

Are there instances where privacy laws may negatively affect a company’s efforts to comply with other mandates?

What obligations are imposed by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act?

What are some of the standards states use to apply privacy laws to out-of-state businesses?

Are there any regulations that specifically require companies to implement written information security policy?

What challenges exist for multinational corporations that collect data in various jurisdictions?

“Given the landscape, information and privacy concerns are likely to undergo significant changes in the coming years,” said Carol Beaumier, Protiviti’s executive vice president and global industry programs leader. “This guide will evolve accordingly to help businesses adapt their strategies to address emerging and changing risks.”