Coverage across state and federal laws and international cybersecurity regulations as well as the measures and technologies used to comply with them. Also cover breaches impacting law firms and find the legal angle for those covering corporations. Litigation ensuing from breaches is covered as well.
By Michelle Reed and Lauren York | January 16, 2018
Following a year where companies were targeted in breaches that compromised personal information of more than half of the U.S. population, regulators are moving away from voluntary cybersecurity compliance to comprehensive regulation and enforcement.
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By Amanda Ciccatelli | January 11, 2018
The U.S. is in the crosshairs of foreign competitors and intelligence services seeking to obtain valuable knowledge and other intellectual property,…
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By Ben Hancock | January 10, 2018
Heather Meeker of O'Melveny & Myers explains the recent license enforcement statements by major tech organizations and why sexual harassment is the "next shoe to drop" in the open source world.
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By Katheryn Tucker | January 10, 2018
“Senate Bill 315 is an important security measure that will further protect Georgians from cybercriminals,” Attorney General Chris Carr said. “As it stands, we are one of only three states in the nation where it is not illegal to access a computer, so long as nothing is disrupted or stolen. This doesn't make any sense.”
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By Karen Cummings | January 10, 2018
Inside counsel must ensure that sensitive data and documents are not transmitted outside the company unless authorized; the IT department can help.
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By Rhys Dipshan | January 10, 2018
While it is possible to protect against the recently discovered “Meltdown” microprocessor vulnerability, the “Spectre” threat may prove far more trouble for companies to address.
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By Rachel Erdman and Kenie Ho | January 9, 2018
Recent cases highlight three common strategies companies should consider when monetizing consumer data: (1) disclose data collection and usage in the Terms of Service (ToS), (2) adequately protect user data, and (3) promote clear user benefits from the data collected.
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By Craig Nazzaro, Dowse Bradwell “Brad” Rustin, IV, and John M. Jennings, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough | January 8, 2018
Blockchain's operational efficiencies and cost savings are equally coveted by the entities trying to implement them and by the customers who will benefit. However, neither party can fully enjoy the benefits without first understanding the various regulatory hurdles.
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By Dmitry Dontsov | January 8, 2018
A new legal structure that bestows and monitors trust must be employed. Is decentralization of traditional, gigantic central bank repositories of data the answer? Is blockchain technology the new path that the legal industry should take to sustain in the digital age? Let us consider the most significant implications of decentralized technologies to the legal industry.
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By Josefa Velasquez | January 5, 2018
A spokeswoman for Atlanta-based credit reporting agency Equifax said the company would comply with a demand by Secretary of State Rossana Rosado for information on a July data breach that was made public in September. The demand was made under emergency regulations issued by New York state in December.
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