Artists and arts organizations collect and store many types of sensitive data, including mailing lists, event registrations, online payment data, donor records, employee files, and more. Understanding your legal responsibilities and implementing practical safeguards is essential to protecting your community and maintaining trust. Join Lawyers for the Creative Arts for an informative webinar on the legal and practical aspects of data privacy for artists. This session will explore the types of data individual artists and organizations collect, key federal and state privacy laws, cybersecurity considerations, vendor and third-party risks, and best practices for developing policies that reduce legal exposure. Participants will also learn what to do in the event of a data breach, including notification obligations and response planning. Whether you’re an independent artist, arts organization staff, or board member, this program will provide practical guidance to help your organization better protect sensitive information. About the Speaker: Weston Dombroski, Lawyers for the Creative Art’s director of legal services, is a musician, attorney, and passionate advocate for creative communities. Weston began his career in the arts, earning degrees in Music Performance and Music Business from Millikin University before professionally performing as a musician. His experiences in the industry inspired him to pursue a law degree at the John Marshall Law School (now UIC School of Law), with a focus on supporting artists and creative professionals. Weston went on to develop innovative programs for artists and attorneys alike at California Lawyers for the Arts, before joining the legal teams at tech platforms like Patreon and Discord. There, he built and managed intellectual property and legal response initiatives, spoke on national panels, and worked with policymakers to shape a more artist-friendly internet. With deep experience at the intersection of the arts, law, and technology, Weston brings both practical insight and heartfelt dedication to his role as director of legal services. Weston Dombroski
