On April 24, 2018, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a $35 million fine against the company formerly known as Yahoo! Inc. (now known as Altaba, Inc.) for failing to disclose a massive cyber data breach to its...more
5/3/2018
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Failure To Disclose ,
Fines ,
Hackers ,
Investors ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Russia ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Sensitive Business Information ,
Verizon ,
Yahoo!
In today’s world, where lots of sensitive data are stored electronically, prudent companies utilize sophisticated computer cyber security systems to prevent the hacking of such data. They likely also require employees to...more
Employers are increasingly using biometric data such as facial characteristics, hand geometry, retina/iris scans, fingerprints and voiceprints in the workplace. Biometric data can be used to establish records of employee...more
7/18/2017
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Biometric Information ,
Damages ,
Data Security ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Forced Retirement ,
Religious Accommodation ,
Religious Discrimination ,
Religious Exemption ,
Title VII
In February 2016, President Barack Obama directed his Administration to implement a Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP) that “takes near-term actions and puts in place a long-term strategy to enhance cybersecurity...more