The Lares Institute is a think tank that conducts independent research and releases policy proposals focused on technology, privacy and information governance, as well as issues impacting economic growth in the Southern California region. The Institute focuses its work on a broad range of issues and prepares studies, treatises, presentations, and other works regarding a number of issues central to business, including:
- Information Superiority;
- Cyber-terrorism and national security;
- Globalization, trade and international privacy concerns;
- Health care;
- Consumer protection;
- Telecom and Internet issues;
- Cloud computing and social media;
- ERISA; and
- Privacy litigation.