Neural privacy
Aimed at both innovators developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and consumer-grade mind-reading technologies, as well as the businesses that use these technologies, this resource hub distills the rapidly emerging – and increasingly essential – legal frameworks that protect neural data and mental privacy at the very frontier of privacy law.
Neural Privacy Resources:
Legal Essentials for Brain Data and Mental Privacy
As neurotechnology advances, the collection and use of brain data raises complex legal and ethical questions for companies and researchers. Emerging neural privacy laws signal a growing recognition of the unique sensitivity of neural information and the need for robust transparency, consent and data handling. Staying informed about these developments is critical for organizations seeking to innovate responsibly while meeting emerging compliance obligations.
Cooley’s cyber/data/privacy team is helping companies harness these breakthroughs, with legal strategies that anticipate regulation, reduce risk and unlock opportunity.
Resources
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2.3
Funding raised by neurotechnology startups across 129 deals in 2024, according to PitchBook
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~10 million
Potential BCI candidates in the United States, equating to about $400 billion in revenue from the initial implant procedure
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$12.4 billion
Value of the global BCI market by 2035, according to Precedence Research
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100 years
How long it’s been since the first electroencephalogram (EEG) signals were detected
The mind is becoming a data source – and the legal map is still being drawn. Companies that navigate today’s gray areas with foresight will be tomorrow’s leaders.
Cyber/data/privacy partner Kristen Mathews
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