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Careful Data Governance Is a Must Amid Enforcement Focus

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 9/13/2024

Corporations face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding sensitive data and mitigating privacy risks in an era marked by the rapid proliferation of Internet of Things, or IoT, devices....more

Wireless Roundup (August 2024)

Wiley Rein LLP on 8/1/2024

NTIA Solicits Comment on Development of 6G Wireless Communications Technology: In this Notice, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) seeks comment on the current state of sixth generation (6G)...more

FTC Vocalizes AI Voice Cloning Challenge

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 11/17/2023

The FTC continues its focus and concern on use of technologies that integrate artificial intelligence, this time turning to potential consumer harm with voice cloning technology. Today the commission announced a challenge...more

PropTech Update - 3.28.23

Allen Matkins on 3/30/2023

REITs are increasingly reliant on technologies across the spectrum of information technology and operating technology that range from cloud-based systems and the Internet of Things (IoT) to automated building management...more

Wireless Roundup (July 2022)

Wiley Rein LLP on 7/1/2022

Key Wireless Deadlines- FCC Seeks Comment on Unlicensed White Space Device Operations in the Television Bands: In a 2nd Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Federal Communications...more

Top 5 Real Estate Privacy Risks in 2022: What Landlords, Developers and Property Management Companies Need to Know in the United...

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 6/23/2022

From building keycard records to detailed financial information, landlords, developers and property management companies have access to huge amounts of data, and U.S. regulators are starting to take note. A growing number of...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - February 2022

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/2/2022

In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in a case involving workers compensation and the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act, U.K. data transfer regimes before...more

White House Releases Wide-Ranging Executive Order on Cybersecurity

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 5/17/2021

On Wednesday, the White House released a widely anticipated Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (EO). The EO addresses four major areas of cybersecurity maturity for the federal government and its private...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - January 2021

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/4/2021

In this month's edition, we examine the European Commission's Digital Services Act and its potential regulatory impact, the National Institute of Standards and Technology's draft guidance on internet-of-things devices'...more

The Rise of Internet of Things Security Laws – Part II

Blank Rome LLP on 7/13/2020

This is the second part of a two-part article examining the enactment of California’s Internet of Things (“IoT”) security law, and the wave of similar IoT laws expected to follow close behind in 2020. The first part of this...more

“When You Promise Security, You Need to Deliver Security”

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 4/14/2020

If your company is marketing any smart device, particularly if the device is involved with home security and collects personal information from users, it’s time to pay attention to the story of Tapplock. Tapplock, Inc....more

With More Than 8 Billion Things, Where Are the IoT Privacy Laws?

Foley & Lardner LLP on 4/5/2019

No one knows for sure how many "things" are connected to the Internet, but the Federal Trade Commission reported last year that it was more than 8 billion, and that it would exceed 20 billion by the end of 2020! Astonishing...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - March 2019 #3

Robinson & Cole LLP on 4/1/2019

The headlines of hacking incidents against counties, cities and towns are racking up like the retail space was several years ago. The hackers have targeted state and municipalities to wreak their havoc. This week, Orange...more

The Anatomy of an FTC Data Security Lawsuit

Snell & Wilmer on 3/26/2019

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has described itself as “Your cop on the privacy beat” and a top federal regulator of consumer-facing data security practices. An example of how the FTC asserts itself when it comes to...more

ICYMI: A quick look at recent Privacy and Cybersecurity headlines

McGuireWoods LLP on 3/25/2019

FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed Amendments to Safeguards and Privacy Rules - The FTC is seeking comment on proposed changes to the Safeguards Rule and the Privacy Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. The Safeguards Rule...more

Emerging Technologies Washington Update March 2019 #3

McGuireWoods Consulting on 3/22/2019

This Week: McGuireWoods Consulting senior vice president Greg Guice comments on Internet of Things legislation, Senators raise privacy concerns related to airline in-flight entertainment systems, NHTSA seeks comments on...more

Jones Day Global Privacy & Data Security Update | Vol. 20

Jones Day on 12/26/2018

UNITED STATES - Regulatory—Policy, Best Practices, and Standards - NIST Releases Internal Report Regarding IoT Cybersecurity - In September, the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") released a draft...more

Internet of Things

Epiq on 10/31/2018

Regulating the Internet of Things (“IoT”) is a highly debated topic because it is hard for lawmakers to keep up with evolving technology. Simply put, IoT refers to a system of connected devices that can retain, analyze, and...more

California Enacts the Nation’s First Internet of Things Security Law

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 10/4/2018

On Friday, September 28, 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed the nation’s first Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity law. Although the new law presents some compliance issues, it does not appear to conflict with...more

NIST to Begin Workshops to Develop Voluntary Privacy Framework for New Tech Platforms like AI and IoT

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 9/19/2018

The Trump administration has announced plans to develop a “voluntary privacy framework” to address privacy issues associated with “an increasingly connected and complex environment,” including “cutting-edge” technologies such...more

Internet of Things Part 2: Dogs, Cameras, and Cybersecurity

Jackson Walker on 7/6/2018

I recently purchased an Internet Protocol (IP) camera to monitor my dog, Ruben, during those times that he has free reign of the house. Since “RubenCam” has been online, I’m not sure he has been any less rambunctious, but I’m...more

Trump Administration Botnet Report Will Impact IoT Device Makers – Things You Should Know

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 6/26/2018

Manufacturers of wireless devices used for Internet of Things (IoT) applications should take heed of new Trump Administration proposals aimed at reducing the cybersecurity threats from botnets and other automated and...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - March 2018

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/3/2018

In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we discuss all 50 states now having data breach notification laws, state attorneys general and their opposition to a federal data breach notification law, the FBI...more

Best practices for managing cybersecurity risks related to IoT-connected medical devices

Hogan Lovells on 3/12/2018

Connected medical devices deliver numerous benefits not available before, including improved monitoring of patient welfare and a wealth of vital data. But for all the advantages available through these devices, their...more

FTC Enforcement of COPPA for Internet of Things Reaches Flashpoint

Morgan Lewis on 1/17/2018

Galvanized by a confluence of charged factors—like privacy, cybersecurity, children, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—and sparked by recent assertions of Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) regulatory power, the...more

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