Tech lawyers are finding themselves in a regulatory environment that’s becoming more difficult to navigate by the day, with compliance stakes higher than ever, and the latest survey results bear this out. As part of Bloomberg Law’s 2021 Technology Transactions Survey, we asked attorneys who draft, negotiate, or advise on technology-related contracts or legal matters about the work they do, the concerns they have, and challenges they face. Their responses identify the ever-transforming kaleidoscope of state, federal, and international privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations as a top source of unease.
Tech lawyers’ privacy and security concerns stem ...