Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Alex Davenport was recently featured on the Legal Speak podcast, which was broadcast live during the Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) conference held September 14-16 in Nashville. During the conversation, Alex discussed her practice, key technology and privacy developments impacting businesses, and her experience attending the conference.
As a member of the firm’s IP, Media & Technology Practice Group, Alex focuses on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, advising clients on the collection, use, and monetization of data; compliance with evolving privacy and regulatory requirements; and response strategies for data breach and cybersecurity incidents.
During the podcast, Alex addressed the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), encouraging organizations to embrace the technology while remaining mindful of the risks associated with its adoption. She emphasized the importance of safeguarding confidential information and understanding how the use of AI tools may implicate contractual, employment, and privacy obligations.
Alex also highlighted tracking technologies as an area attorneys should be monitoring closely. She discussed the increasing use of biometrics and other data collection technologies, noting that companies must navigate a complex and evolving landscape of privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance requirements.
The full podcast, “Live from WIPL with Alex Davenport,” is available on the Legal Speak podcast released by Law.com and is available online or wherever you get your podcast content.