Business Law & Regulations, Privacy
November 3, 2023
Via: LexBlogOn 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
November 2, 2023
Via: LexBlogIn 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
August 21, 2023
Via: National Law ReviewThe 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
May 22, 2023
Via: National Law ReviewNew 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
January 23, 2023
Via: JD Supra2022 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
January 20, 2023
Via: LexBlog2022 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
January 26, 2022
Via: National Law ReviewWhen 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
July 6, 2018
Via: ABA JournalLess 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
March 13, 2017
Via: FindLawWhen 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
June 29, 2016
Via: Info WorldA 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 […]