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Business Law & Regulations, Privacy

FTC Amends Safeguards Rule, Requires Non-Banks to Report Data Security Breaches

November 3, 2023

Via: LexBlog

On October 27, the FTC has approved an amendment to the Safeguards Rule that would require non-banking institutions to report certain data breaches and other security events to the agency. The amendment requires financial institutions to notify the FTC as […]


Business Law & Regulations, Privacy

New York AG Remains Active On The Data Security Enforcement Front

November 2, 2023

Via: LexBlog

In yet another example of its focus on imposing greater data security accountability, the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) recently announced a significant settlement with Marymount Manhattan College (“the College”). The settlement stems from a data breach to which the […]


Business Law & Regulations, Privacy

Tips For Managing the Response to an FTC Civil Investigative Demand in Privacy and Data Security Cases

August 21, 2023

Via: National Law Review

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is more active in privacy and data security enforcement actions now than at any time in recent memory. It announces new enforcement actions almost daily, together with press releases, public statements from one or more […]


Business Law & Regulations, Privacy

New York AG Releases Guide for Business Data Security

May 22, 2023

Via: National Law Review

New York Attorney General Letitia James recently published a guide to help companies in preparing their data security programs and responding to data security incidents. The security program recommendations are paired with highlights from recent investigations by the Attorney General […]


Business Law & Regulations, Privacy

2023 Privacy and Data Security Preview

January 23, 2023

Via: JD Supra

2022 proved to be an historic year for privacy and data security. Connecticut and Utah joined the list of states that have now passed comprehensive data privacy laws, bringing the total to five (5) states. For the first time, federal […]


Business Law & Regulations, Privacy

2023 Privacy and Data Security Preview

January 20, 2023

Via: LexBlog

2022 proved to be an historic year for privacy and data security. Connecticut and Utah joined the list of states that have now passed comprehensive data privacy laws, bringing the total to five (5) states. For the first time, federal […]


Business Law & Regulations, Privacy

Privacy and Data Security Considerations in M&A Transactions

January 26, 2022

Via: National Law Review

When entering into any merger or acquisition (both a stock deal and an asset deal), there are numerous privacy and data security issues that must be evaluated and addressed from the beginning. Most companies in today’s online world collect and […]


Business Law & Regulations, Workplace Safety & Health

South Carolina requires insurers to have plans safeguarding customer data

July 6, 2018

Via: ABA Journal

Less than a year from now, insurers doing business in South Carolina will be required to have a “comprehensive information security program” that protects consumer data. As of Jan. 1, 2019, insurers licensed in the state will be required to […]


Business Law & Regulations, Privacy

All You Could Need in Information Security and Privacy Law

March 13, 2017

Via: FindLaw

When it comes to information security and privacy, the law is vast and sprawling. There’s the threat of data breaches and the question of liability over cybersecurity failures. There are federal anti-hacking laws and children’s privacy acts. There are state […]


Business Law & Regulations, Workplace Safety & Health

Hacker puts 9.3M U.S. patient records up for sale

June 29, 2016

Via: Info World

A hacker that claimed to have stolen databases from three U.S. healthcare organizations and has advertised more than 650,000 patient records as up for sale on Dark Net, increased that number today to a staggering 9.3 million. The hacker, who […]