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Employer BYOD Concerns: Part 2 of It's 2013. Do You Know Where Your BYOD Policies Are?

by David Johnson, Joshua B. Konvisser | Pillsbury Global Sourcing Practice on 5/14/2013

In Part 2 of "It's 2013. Do You Know Where Your BYOD Policies Are?" we will discuss employer BYOD concerns. Check out Part 1 to learn more about employee interests; Part 3 will present developing trends and suggest best...more

Infobytes - A Weekly In-depth review of news & developments in the financial services industry - May 3, 2013

by BuckleySandler LLP on 5/6/2013

In This Issue: - FEDERAL ISSUES - STATE ISSUES - COURTS - FIRM NEWS - FIRM PUBLICATIONS - MORTGAGES - BANKING - CONSUMER FINANCE - CREDIT CARDS - E-COMMERCE - PRIVACY/DATA SECURITY -...more

Preventing Corruption While Protecting Personal Information

by Suhna Pierce, Ruti Smithline, Marian Waldmann | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/6/2013

Multinational businesses are subject to a patchwork of laws of the various jurisdictions in which they operate. Complying with the myriad rules and regulations can be challenging. Compliance obligations vary from one country...more

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

by Fenwick & West LLP on 4/30/2013

Increasingly, privacy is a big concern in app development. California and other jurisdictions are ramping up enforcement efforts around existing privacy laws. For example, the California attorney general has recently taken...more

Director Cordray’s appearance at Senate Banking Committee hearing yields arbitration news

by Barbara S. Mishkin | Ballard Spahr LLP on 4/25/2013

The only new item of information revealed by Director Cordray during his appearance yesterday before the Senate Banking Committee hearing (in response to a question from Senator Elizabeth Warren) was that he feels “quite...more

Internet Regulation and Data Privacy in China

by Thomas M. Shoesmith | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 4/24/2013

China is the world’s second largest economy, with an annual growth rate of more than eight percent and a rapidly growing middle class. Foreign investment into China routinely exceeds US$100 billion a year. Businesses from all...more

Cloud Storage Providers Storing Protected Health Information May Be Obligated to Comply with HIPAA Regulations

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 4/17/2013

A recently issued government rule may unknowingly create significant liability and legal risk for many technology enterprises. The expanded definition of "business associates" and related interpretations by the Department of...more

The 2012 Global Employer: Highlights of Littler's Fifth Annual Global Employer Institute

by Littler on 2/22/2013

In this report: - I. Sustainable Innovations for a Changing Global Workforce - II. Forging a Global HR Team to Align with a Global Business: Transparency and Integration - III. Developing an Effective Global...more

HIPAA Alert: Action Steps To Reach Compliance

by Travis Brennan | Bernstein Shur on 2/20/2013

As discussed in two prior HIPAA alerts, a final, 563-page Omnibus HIPAA Rule was released by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights to strengthen HIPAA’s security and privacy protections. The final...more

HIPAA Rules Overhaul Ups Compliance Ante

by Steven J. Bonafonte | Pullman & Comley, LLC on 2/15/2013

Originally posted in Hartford Business Journal on February 11th, 2013. Attention all medical providers, hospitals and any other covered entity or business associate under HIPAA. On Jan. 17, the U.S. Department of Health...more

Quadrophenia and Four Compliance Issues

by Thomas Fox on 2/11/2013

This past weekend I saw the remaining members of The Who perform in their Quadrophenia Tour. While I had seen Roger Daltry perform the rock opera Tommy, I had never seen Pete Townsend in concert. To say I was blown away would...more

New HIPAA Rule Imposes Data Security and Privacy Obligations Directly Upon Vendors and Contractors of Covered Entities

by Daren M. Orzechowski | White & Case LLP on 2/11/2013

On January 25, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") published the Final Rule to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA")'s Data Security and Privacy Rules. The Final Rule...more

Congress Addresses Cybersecurity in National Defense Authorization Act by J.C. Boggs and Alexander K. Haas

by King & Spalding on 2/6/2013

Given the failure to enact comprehensive cybersecurity legislation last year, Congress included several targeted statutory provisions setting federal defense policy on a range of cybersecurity issues in the National Defense...more

A Detailed Analysis of Changes to HIPAA and the Implications for Healthcare Providers and Others in the Healthcare Industry: HIPAA...

by Jill Girardeau | Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC on 2/6/2013

Changes to the HIPAA Enforcement Rule - Background: On October 30, 2009, HHS issued an interim final rule revising the Enforcement Rule to incorporate provisions of the HITECH Act. The NPRM then proposed a number of...more

New HIPAA Rules Expand Breach Notification Requirements

by Kris Eimicke, Kyle Glover, Peter Guffin | Pierce Atwood LLP on 2/4/2013

If your company is subject to HIPAA, new rules published by the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) will require changes in your policies and practices regarding data breaches....more

FINRA Issues 2013 Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter

by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &... on 2/4/2013

Overview: On January 11, 2013, the Financial Industry Regulated Authority (FINRA) issued its 2013 Annual Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter (Priorities Letter). This letter is issued annually to highlight new...more

A Compilation of Enforcement and Non-Enforcement Actions - January 31, 2013

by Michael G. Dana, Peter D. Fetzer, Terry D. Nelson | Foley & Lardner LLP on 1/31/2013

In This Issue: Non-Enforcement Matters - FINRA Announces Regulatory and Examination Priorities for 2013 - SEC Previous Hedge Fund Enforcement Trends for 2013 Enforcement Matters - Another...more

UK Data Protection Regulator ICO Flexes Power to Impose Fine - Sony Fined for Data Breach

by Renzo Marchini | Dechert LLP on 1/29/2013

Introduction - On 24 January 2013, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) served Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited (“Sony”) with a monetary penalty of £250,000 following a serious breach of data security...more

Health Law Alert: HHS Publishes Long-Awaited Final HIPAA Omnibus Rule

by Jessica Kracl | Leonard, Street and Deinard on 1/29/2013

On Friday, January 25, 2013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the long-awaited final HIPAA Omnibus Rule, modifying the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement and Breach Notification Rules under...more

Health Law: HIPAA Omnibus Regulation - I Want to Comply but What Exactly is Compromised Information?

by Jo Ellen Whitney | Davis Brown Law Firm on 1/28/2013

The HIPAA Omnibus Regulation was publicly distributed by HHS last week with today, January 25, being the official publication date. The requirements are effective as of March 26, 2013 with a compliance deadline for almost...more

HIPAA and HITECH Privacy and Security Rule Update: Final Omnibus Rule

by Kevin Alonso, Sarah Baker, J. S. Christie, Chelsey Hadfield, Judd Harwood, Lauren Jacques, Elliot Labovitz, Scott Lenz, Amy Leopard, Mark Lewis, Anna Long, Daniel Murphy, Jake Neu, more +Dinetia Newman | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 1/28/2013

The Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) of the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published today the much anticipated final omnibus rule implementing the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health...more

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Employer BYOD Concerns: Part 2 of It's 2013. Do You Know Where Your BYOD Policies Are?

Infobytes - A Weekly In-depth review of news & developments in the financial services industry - May 3, 2013

Preventing Corruption While Protecting Personal Information

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

Director Cordray’s appearance at Senate Banking Committee hearing yields arbitration news

Internet Regulation and Data Privacy in China

Cloud Storage Providers Storing Protected Health Information May Be Obligated to Comply with HIPAA Regulations

The 2012 Global Employer: Highlights of Littler's Fifth Annual Global Employer Institute

HIPAA Alert: Action Steps To Reach Compliance

HIPAA Rules Overhaul Ups Compliance Ante

Quadrophenia and Four Compliance Issues

New HIPAA Rule Imposes Data Security and Privacy Obligations Directly Upon Vendors and Contractors of Covered Entities

Congress Addresses Cybersecurity in National Defense Authorization Act by J.C. Boggs and Alexander K. Haas

A Detailed Analysis of Changes to HIPAA and the Implications for Healthcare Providers and Others in the Healthcare Industry: HIPAA...

New HIPAA Rules Expand Breach Notification Requirements

FINRA Issues 2013 Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter

A Compilation of Enforcement and Non-Enforcement Actions - January 31, 2013

UK Data Protection Regulator ICO Flexes Power to Impose Fine - Sony Fined for Data Breach

Health Law Alert: HHS Publishes Long-Awaited Final HIPAA Omnibus Rule

Health Law: HIPAA Omnibus Regulation - I Want to Comply but What Exactly is Compromised Information?

HIPAA and HITECH Privacy and Security Rule Update: Final Omnibus Rule

OCR Issues Long-Awaited Omnibus HIPAA/HITECH Rules: Significant Changes for Business Associates and Breach Analysis

A Comprehensive Summary of the Final Omnibus HIPAA/HITECH Rules: Key Provisions and What They Mean for You

HHS Finalizes Comprehensive Modifications to HIPAA Regulations in Omnibus Final Rule

Prepare for HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

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