Data Privacy and Security Law - Wayne Unger

Data Privacy and Security Law ISBN 9798887866734

Data Privacy and Security Law is a groundbreaking casebook designed for the demands of today’s legal and technological environment. Coauthored by privacy and technology leaders Professor Wayne Unger and Dr. K Royal, with contributions from industry pioneer Michelle Dennedy, the book departs from traditional academic models by integrating practical, real-world applications with rigorous legal analysis. This hands-on approach bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering students the tools they need to navigate one of the fastest-growing areas of law.

Drawing on decades of experience in senior roles at leading technology companies—including positions as Chief Privacy Officers—the authors bring an unmatched insider perspective to complex topics such as privacy regulation, data governance, cybersecurity law, data breaches, and cross-border compliance. Their deep industry background ensures that the materials reflect not only current legal doctrine but also the evolving challenges legal professionals face in a data-driven, highly regulated world.

With the NextGen Bar Exam in mind, the casebook incorporates practice-oriented exercises, case studies, and interactive modules that encourage critical thinking, legal reasoning, and problem-solving. These features help students develop a nuanced understanding of how data privacy and security laws function across multiple legal domains—from constitutional law to administrative, statutory, and procedural frameworks.

Students will engage with cutting-edge issues such as GDPR, CCPA, global regulatory trends, the role of artificial intelligence, and the balance between individual rights and institutional compliance. The book covers key doctrines while fostering skills in advocacy, policy analysis, and client advising—making it both academically comprehensive and practically indispensable.

Data Privacy and Security Law is the first casebook in this field to align legal education with the real-world needs of data privacy professionals. It equips students not just to understand privacy law, but to practice it, making it an essential resource for future lawyers, law professors, and programs focused on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology law.