Gerken Law attorneys are bound by the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, which include a duty of confidentiality and attorney-client privilege. As an organization in the United States, however, we must also comply with the various applicable regulations across the United States and around the world that govern the collection and processing of personal information. Our Privacy Policy is about that duty.
Privacy laws are sectoral in the United States. This means a patchwork of state laws and sector-specific rules and regulations comprises most of what would be considered privacy law in the United States. California’s Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”) is one of the most wide-reaching state-issued acts. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) is an example of a series of regulatory standards. Internationally, the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is a model for privacy regimes around the world.
While many privacy laws apply to residents of particular territories (wherever those residents may presently be), as an organization located in Texas, we have given special attention to Texas’ privacy laws. Our lens is also informed by the CCPA and GDPR. When faced with a choice, we have generally adopted the most restrictive provisions across privacy laws. Your own state of residence or applicable jurisdiction may afford you additional protections.
