Modern communication is data driven via social media and other methods and raises questions of who owns the data and how to mitigate the risk associated with data management and security. Add to that management and security of intellectual property, and the situation becomes quite complex. The complexity of the situation deepens as large companies must also manage issues of privacy and security juxtaposed against concerns for national security including the rights of government to access data and personal information.

1. A discussion of the risks associated with data management and security. What are the risks? How can they best be mitigated?
2. A discussion of personal privacy and security as juxtaposed against the right of government to access data and personal information. How should business leaders manage this contrast?
3. A discussion of when to engage legal counsel with regard to issues of data management and security and the right of government to access data.