eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

GDPR, the EU’s flagship data privacy and “right to be forgotten” regulation, has made the stakes of a data breach higher than ever. Health data and patient data in the U.S. Financial Data Protection Laws. See the Best Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees. In the U.S.,

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 17, 2017

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a Cybersecurity Framework Workshop this week at its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 23, 2018

On March 14, 2018, IBM Security announced the results of a new global study on organizational cybersecurity readiness and resiliency entitled “The […].

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently included security ratings or scoring as part of its cyber risk reduction initiative. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently included security ratings or scoring as part of its cyber risk reduction initiative. How do you measure?

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In response, industry professionals must automate their cybersecurity tools to stay ahead. The 2020 SolarWinds cybersecurity incident — which industry experts call the supply chain attack of the decade — was an incredibly high-profile breach affecting massive corporations. Simply put, cyberattacks are on the rise.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 17, 2017

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a Cybersecurity Framework Workshop this week at its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss issues related to its widely used Cybersecurity Framework. …

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 10, 2017

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on April 20 that it plans to launch a cybersecurity initiative modeled […].

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. Mister Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today concerning the security of credit data. Before the. Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

Then in mid-January, Jim heard from MSF via snail mail that they’d discovered a data breach. ” “As soon as the issue was uncovered, the company initiated cybersecurity incident response measures to protect and secure its information; and notified law enforcement and regulators,” MSF wrote.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The obligation to report serious incidents or malfunctions recalls the obligation to notify data breaches. Artificial intelligence not only crosses over into data protection law, but also extends to other areas of law, such as intellectual property, competition, consumer protection, and insurance, to name but a few.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

APRIL 25, 2017

Earlier this month, the Colorado Division of Securities released a set of proposed changes to the Colorado securities laws that would, if […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 12, 2017

On May 11, 2017, the American Bar Association (ABA) issued Formal Opinion 477, making clear that a lawyer may transmit information […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 18, 2017

On May 17, 2017, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through its National Exam Program, issued a “Risk Alert” […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

On September 13, 2016, the New York Department of Financial Services introduced a new rule that would require banks, insurance […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Data Segregation And Cybersecurity Are Key. If the current definition of “personal information” remains, businesses should work to have a robust understanding of their current data flows, map all data received and transmitted (including to and from vendors), and think through appropriate ways to segregate the data.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 10, 2017

On May 8, 2017, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through its National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Data Segregation And Cybersecurity Are Key. If the current definition of “personal information” remains, businesses should work to have a robust understanding of their current data flows, map all data received and transmitted (including to and from vendors), and think through appropriate ways to segregate the data.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity. Do your homework and find a VPN service with a solid reputation for their privacy, security, and data retention policies. Unfortunately, this means that a single poorly-secured personal device can lead to a large-scale data breach.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 23, 2018

On March 14, 2018, IBM Security announced the results of a new global study on organizational cybersecurity readiness and resiliency entitled “The 2018 Cyber Resilient Organization.” 23% of respondents say they do not currently have a CISO or security leader. .”

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Last month, the United States (US) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a warning to US taxpayers that cyber criminals are increasing their […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Since 2014, the FDA has issued guidance governing the cybersecurity requirements for regulated medical devices. Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.).

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Since 2014, the FDA has issued guidance governing the cybersecurity requirements for regulated medical devices. Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.).

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JULY 13, 2017

Last month, after the WannaCry ransomware attack infected 230,000 computers in 150 countries, the US Department of Health and Human […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 19, 2017

On May 15, 2017, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report entitled “Internet of Things: Status and implications of an […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 3, 2017

On March 22, 2017, the FBI issued a Private Industry Notification, warning that criminal actors are actively targeting File Transfer Protocol […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

DECEMBER 3, 2016

As part of its efforts to assess compliance with the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules, the US Department […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new guidance for businesses and consumers on the impact […]. On November 10, 2016, the U.S.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 18, 2017

On May 17, 2017, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through its National Exam Program, issued a “ Risk Alert ” to broker-dealers, investment advisers and investment firms to advise them about the recent “WannaCry” ransomware attack and to encourage increased cybersecurity preparedness.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

One of the most interesting and important developments in retail privacy cases is a recent unpublished decision, Capp v. Nordstrom. […].

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JULY 13, 2017

Dentons’ global Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, in conjunction with Dentons’ leading healthcare practice, has extensive experience helping entities prepare and execute such plans and dealing with the rapidly changing legal and regulatory landscape that emerges in the aftermath of a security incident.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

If you or your enterprise stores or transmits sensitive personal information, such as taxpayer identifying information, you should take time to audit your current practices surrounding how that data is secured, and how your relationships with third parties may impact that security.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 19, 2017

Although there is no single US federal agency that has overall regulatory responsibility for IoT, various agencies oversee or regulate aspects of the IoT, such as specific sectors, types of devices, or data.

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