Join us at noon on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 to kick off a new chapter year by meeting, eating, and learning together! Here are the details for our feature presentation: 

An Overview of Information Privacy Today
A review of information privacy history, requirements, standards, and best practice tips. The presentation will include a review of the following:

• A history of information privacy requirements including those that apply at the federal, state, and local levels in the US,
• The Fair Information Practice Principles and Privacy by Design and how they relate to the Information Lifecycle, and
• Tips for implementing information privacy best practices requirements today.

Presenter: Lona Chastain, City of Austin Privacy Office Team Member, JD, CIPM

Licensed and Practicing since 1993, over 24 years in administrative law, government attorney within the Texas Workforce Commission, Office of General Counsel, where she provided legal advice on Litigation (1996-1998), Rulemaking (1998-2005), Open Meetings, Data Sharing Agreements (2005-2018), Open Records Coordinator (2005-2018); Launched and supported TWC Privacy Program (2010-2018); State Bar of Texas – Office of Legal Counsel – Records Attorney (2018-2021) providing support on cybersecurity, transparency, litigation, and open government primarily along with general legal counsel advice. City of Austin Information Security Office – Privacy Office – Part-Time (2021-Present). Caveat: Lona is not an attorney for the City of Austin and the presentation does not reflect the official position of the City of Austin. Lona’s presentation and comments should not be substituted for the advice of counsel relating to legal requirements applicable to personal information.

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This hybrid in-person/virtual* meeting is free for chapter members and only $5 for guests. Lunch will be provided, or you can bring your own. Stick around after the meeting for a coworking session with colleagues if you are able to work remotely and want to avoid traffic. 

We will meet in-person at the Austin Energy Headquarters located at 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Find free visitor parking in the garage.

*A link for attending the meeting remotely will be provided in advance of the meeting.*