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New York issues cyber insurance framework as ransomware, SolarWinds costs mount

CSO Magazine

On February 4, 2021, New York became the first state in the nation to issue a cybersecurity insurance risk framework to all authorized property and casualty insurers. The framework applies to all property or casualty insurers that write cybersecurity insurance.

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CISA, SolarWinds up interest in security scoring

SC Magazine

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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CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance

CSO Magazine

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 4806 — An Act relative to consumer protection from security breaches. New York State Department of Financial Services, Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies (23 NYCRR 500). Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

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8 Ways to Protect Yourself against Scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Adam Levin

Credit cards come with consumer protections that limit your liability if your card information is stolen. You might also want to check with your insurance company, financial institution and/or employer to see if they offer products and services to get you through an identity-related incident. You are using a credit card, yes?

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What’s In Your Business Plan? California’s Privacy Law Goes Into Effect

Adam Levin

The primary exception to the CCPA are companies subject to California’s Insurance Information and Privacy Protection Act (IIPPA). . If you thought the GDPR was bumpy, the CCPA is going to be a real roller coaster,” said privacy and cybersecurity legal expert Reece Hirsh in an interview with The Verge.

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New York Proposes First-in-the-Nation Cybersecurity Regulation for Financial Institutions

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

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

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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

are subject to laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (the HITECH Act), as well as regulations such as the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA). Financial Data Protection Laws.