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A New Look at an Old Hot Topic: The Internet of Things

Butler Snow LLP on 6/28/2024

In 1999, computer scientist Kevin Ashton coined the term “the Internet of Things” (“IoT”) in order to put a name to his idea of using RFID chips to track items as they moved throughout a supply chain. “Though there is no...more

More Cyber Protections for Internet of Things Consumer Devices? FCC to Use Labels

Venable LLP on 3/22/2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is providing a new level of protection for consumers who are worried about potential cybersecurity risks to connected consumer devices. Last week, the agency adopted a voluntary...more

Preparing for the EU Cyber Resilience Act

Venable LLP on 1/23/2024

The European Union (EU) is poised to enact the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a comprehensive cybersecurity regulation with major implications for software and connected device manufacturers in the United States and globally....more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - August 2023

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 9/6/2023

In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we analyze the Biden administration’s proposed cybersecurity labeling program for smart devices, NIST’s extensive overhaul of its cybersecurity framework, and data privacy law...more

Cybersecurity Labeling Program to Increase Transparency of IoT Device Security

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/4/2023

In response to a constantly-evolving cyber threat landscape, the Biden Administration recently announced the launch of a new cybersecurity labeling program – the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program – in an effort to enhance...more

FCC Proposes Smart Device Cybersecurity Labeling Program

Paul Hastings LLP on 7/21/2023

On July 18, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) Chairwoman introduced a draft proposal to create a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for Internet-enabled devices, commonly known as “smart” devices....more

ESG: UK Smart Buildings: retrofit for purpose?

Hogan Lovells on 5/24/2023

In this second article in our three-part smart buildings series, we ask: is retrofitting an existing building worth it? Smart buildings utilise integrated technology systems to optimise energy usage and improve building...more

Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: March 2023

Holland & Knight LLP on 4/7/2023

Welcome back to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

EU Technology Regulation: Watch List for 2023 and Beyond

Goodwin on 2/7/2023

Last year, the European Union passed a number of important EU legislative acts relating to the regulation of technology. Further legislative acts and proposals affecting technology are on the agenda for 2023, including the...more

White House Aims for Spring 2023 Rollout of Internet of Things Labeling Program

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 10/28/2022

The White House recently hosted a group of industry and government partners to discuss the development and implementation of an Internet of Things (IoT) labeling program. This program would develop a common label to help...more

Smart Building and Smarter Protocols: Mitigating IoT Cybersecurity Risks in Commercial Real Estate

Pillsbury - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real... on 5/13/2022

From our homes to our workplaces, the deployment of smart technology is becoming increasingly prevalent. The Wall Street Journal notes that smart-building-related companies raised $2.88 billion in venture capital in 2021. In...more

Lawyers: Be Smart (and Ethical) With Those Smart Devices

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC on 3/15/2022

Cameras and microphones are everywhere, capturing our movements and recording every sound within their reach. The cell phone, the voice assistant, the family car, the pet camera, even that new sous vide precision cooker....more

[Podcast] Prioritizing Cybersecurity in a Hybrid Workplace

Woods Rogers on 2/25/2022

In this day and age, employees are more connected than ever. The hybrid workplace is here to stay, and for employees, this means relying on connected devices from their home offices. According to recent data,[1] smart home...more

Prioritizing Cybersecurity in a Hybrid Workplace

Woods Rogers on 10/25/2021

In this last week of Cybersecurity Awareness month, we will focus on cybersecurity in a hybrid workspace. In this day and age, employees are more connected than ever. The hybrid workplace is here to stay, and for employees,...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - August 2021 #3

Robinson & Cole LLP on 8/24/2021

CYBERSECURITY - T-Mobile Clarifies Facts of Security Incident in Press Release - There has been a flurry of reporting in the past few days on the T-Mobile customer data compromise, with allegations that the compromise...more

[Virtual Conference] McDermottTech 2021 - September 21st, 3:30 pm - 5:45 pm BST

McDermott Will & Emery on 8/18/2021

We invite you to attend McDermottTech 2021, a virtual conference exploring the latest global trends impacting the technology industry. Please join us for this complimentary program on September 21, 2021, for the opportunity...more

Privacy Peril: AdiOs, Wi-Fi

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 7/26/2021

We have warned several times of the dangers of using public Wi-Fi networks (e.g., “I Spy Your Wi-Fi” from September 2018 and March 2020). For iPhone users, a newly-detected vulnerability risked serious damage to your phone’s...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - July 2021 #3

Robinson & Cole LLP on 7/16/2021

CYBERSECURITY - White House Focused on Combating Ransomware - Ransomware attacks are frequent and escalating as we speak. Double extortion scams are hitting companies at a dizzying pace, and catching companies, large...more

Home Alone? New York City Enacts Tenant Data Privacy Act

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 5/28/2021

Tenants in New York City may soon have reason to sleep a little easier – the New York City Council has enacted a Tenant Data Privacy Act that is poised to enhance privacy protections in multifamily buildings in the city. ...more

Shh, Your Speaker is Listening: California Considers Consumer Privacy Protections for Smart Speaker Devices

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Privacy, Cyber & AI... on 5/19/2021

Existing California law regulates the operation of voice recognition features for smart televisions. Manufacturers and their contracting third parties, for example, are prohibited from selling or using—for any advertising...more

[Webinar] Risky Business – Protecting Your Data From Hackers? - April 21st, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm CDT

Association of Certified E-Discovery... on 4/12/2021

It’s hard to read the news these days without hearing about another major breach. No one is immune to these attacks including government, social media, law firms, dating websites, credit reporting agencies, and even our...more

How Far Does the New Federal IoT Law Reach?

Epiq on 3/10/2021

Last December, the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act became law in the U.S. The legislation outlines security requirements that federal Internet of Things (IoT) devices need to contain going forward. Broadly, IoT refers to...more

IoT Devices To See New Security Guidelines In 2021

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 12/28/2020

Setting up that new IoT device you received for Christmas? Maybe you’ve been derelict in feeding the dog and found a smart dog feeder under the tree, one that will alert you that Luna has been fed or that you have to refill...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - December 2020 #3

Robinson & Cole LLP on 12/24/2020

CYBERSECURITY - C-Suite + Managers Pose Higher Security Risk to Organizations - You executives and managers who are in my age group (that is, you didn’t grow up with mobile devices and computers) listen up. According to...more

Buyer Beware: The Internet of Things Comes Under New Cyber Attack from Multiple Fronts

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 12/16/2020

It is estimated that by the end of 2020, there will be more than 50,000,000,000 (yes, billion) connected devices that are part of the Internet of Things (IoT). This is a five million percent increase in IoT devices over the...more

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