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The Intersection of Technology and Confidentiality: Did that Gmail Just Blow Privilege?

By Reinhardt IP, PA
The Intersection of Technology and Confidentiality

Live CLE presentation to the Martin County Bar Association, October 2, 2026

Technology is both invasive and pervasive, and it can raise some novel legal questions. In this presentation, I address the impact that technology can have on privacy, privilege, and the practice of law. Among other topics, I discuss three cases of note:

  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v Kurtz, addressing privacy in online searches

  • US v Heppner, addressing privilege of AI-generated materials

  • Chatrie v US, addressing privacy in cell phone location information

These cases highlight the tensions between privilege and privacy on one hand, and the third party doctrine on the other. This is a rapidly moving and highly unsettled area of law, so knowledge of the issues is key for the diligent attorney.

Read the full article here.

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