Craig A. Foster

• “New York SHIELD Act Expands Privacy and Cybersecurity Obligations,” Thompson Hine Privacy and Cybersecurity Update, July 2019
• “NFA Proposes Amendments to 2016 Cybersecurity Guidance,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, December 2018
• “Canada’s New Data Breach Law Creates Unique Obligations for Businesses,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, November 2018
• “SEC Issues No-Action Letter Allowing Fund Boards to Rely on CCO Representations to Comply with Certain Exemptive Rules,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, October 2018
• “Preparing for Ohio’s Cybersecurity Safe Harbor Law,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, October 2018
• “California Becomes First State to Regulate Internet-Connected Devices,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, October 2018
• “Amendments to California Privacy Law Will Impact Businesses,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, October 2018
• “California Expands Consumer Privacy Protections,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, July 2018
• “Data Privacy Concerns Should Be a Focus in M&A Transactions,” Thompson Hine Business Law Update, Spring 2018
• “CEA Report: Cost of Malicious Cyber Activity to the U.S. Economy,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, February 2018
• “EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Review Confirms Adequacy and Suggests Improvements,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, October 2017
• “SEC Eases Form ADV Compliance Deadline for Interim Updates,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, August 2017
• “FTC Increases Focus on Smart Toys with COPPA Update,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, August 2017
• “Court Finds Work Product Doctrine Protects Data Breach Records,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, June 2017
• “Interacting with Your On-line Web Visitors Can Create Privacy Concerns,” Columbus Business First, April/May 2017
• “New York Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation Takes Effect March 1,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, February 2017
• “Cybersecurity Commission Report Encourages Immediate Action, Collaboration,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, December 2016
• “European Commission Adopts EU-U.S. Privacy Shield,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, July 2016
• “SEC Proposes Business Continuity & Transition Plan Rule,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, July 2016
• “European Commission Publishes EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Legal Texts,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, March 2016
• “U.S. and EU Agree on New Framework to Replace Safe Harbor,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, February 2016
• “EU Court: Employee Email Monitoring May Not Breach Privacy Rights,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, January 2016
• “Enhanced EU Data Protection Regulations,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, December 2015
• "Northstar Financial Advisors v. Schwab Investments – Implications and Considerations for Investment Company Boards of Trustees,” The Investment Lawyer, December 2015
• “EU/U.S. Safe Harbor Framework in Jeopardy: Article 29 Working Party Statement on ECJ Case,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, October 2015
• “Court Decision Imperils Privacy Safe Harbor,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, October 2015
• “Money Market Fund Rule Amendments,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, September 2015
• “SEC Brings First Enforcement Action Under Distribution-in-Guise Initiative,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, September 2015
• “Take the Time to Revisit Clients’ Policies for Dealing with Diminished Financial Capacity and Financial Abuse,” The Investment Lawyer, Vol. 22, No. 1, January 2015
• “New SEC Rules to Combat Technology Glitches and Enhance Cybersecurity,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Investment Management Update, December 2014
• “European Union Imposes Extraterritorial Privacy Obligations on U.S. Businesses,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Information Security Update, May 2014
• “Canada’s New Anti-Spam Law – Is Your Business Ready?,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Information Security Update, May 2014
• “Supreme Court Expands SOX Whistleblower Protection to Service Providers’ Employees,” Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, March 2014
• “New California Law Requires Tracking Transparency,” Thompson Hine Privacy & Information Security Update, March 2014
• The Investment Lawyer, “Fifth Circuit Restricts Dodd-Frank Retaliation Protections for Whistleblowers,” Vol. 20 No. 12, December 2013
• Thompson Hine Privacy & Information Security Update, "California Legislature Passes 'Do Not Track' Disclosure Law," September 13, 2013
• Thompson Hine Investment Management Update, "General Solicitation Under the JOBS Act: Practical Tips for Hedge Fund Managers," August 8, 2013

• “Overview and Impacts of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and MiFID II,”  Cincinnati Compliance Roundtable, March 2018
• “Privacy and Data Security Considerations in M&A Transactions,” IAPP KnowledgeNet (Columbus), September 2017
• “SEC Exams of Investment Advisers and Investment Companies - What to Expect, How to Prepare and Mock Exam Protocols,” the Central Ohio Compliance Association, September, 2017
• "Using Performance Data in Advertising – Guidelines and Recommendations for Avoiding the SEC’s Wrath," August 23, 2017
• “Preparing for Changes to Form ADV – What You Need to Know Now,” the Central Ohio Compliance Association, April 2017
• “Current Trends for Hedge Fund Managers: General Solicitation is In – ‘Bad Actors’ are Out,” the Central Ohio Compliance Association, November 2013

Professional Associations

• International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Community Activities

• Alliance Française of Portland, Board Member, 2011-2013
• Noontime Toastmasters of Portland, 2011-2013
• Harvard Club of Central Ohio, Board Member