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New York Employers Be Aware – Social Media Access Law Takes Effect

New York employers should take note of a new law that recently took effect that impacts their ability to access applicant and employee social media accounts. The law applies to all employers covered by the New York Labor Law...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

NYS ban on employer social media inquiries takes effect

New York employers, are you thinking of asking applicants or employees to divulge their personal social media information? Think again. Last September, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation that prohibits all employers in...more

K2 Integrity

Scanning, Chatting, And Shopping: Holiday Risks To Organizations

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Today’s mobile workforce means that many employees blend their personal and professional lives on the same devices, possibly putting organizations’ data at risk. During the holiday season, in the search for gifts, low prices,...more

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Evading Phishing Attacks

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This article concludes K2 Integrity’s mini-series promoting the importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout October, we have been providing tips and solutions to organizations to commemorate the 20-year...more

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Tips to Avoid the Common Fraudster: Lessons from Corporate Investigations

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With scams evolving and growing in volume and maturity, it is more important than ever before to be vigilant about what information is available to nefarious actors. This article provides common scam scenarios, tips for...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

BYOD to E-Discovery: What Happens When Employees “Scan” and Send Chats of Company Documents Using Their Phones?

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We recently cautioned employers about their confidential information showing up in selfies posted online, but social media is not the only reason employees are taking photos at work. Picture this: An employee quickly...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Sextortion, Deepfakes, and AI Scams: How to Protect Children from Cyberattacks

Cyberattacks are a growing threat, with children being among the most vulnerable of targets. The internet serves as a platform for criminals to access children under the guise of anonymity...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ten Ways You Can Protect Your Privacy on Social Media

Social Media connects people across the world by providing users with a means to share content. It has undoubtedly become a huge part of our daily routines. In 2021, Americans spent an average of two hours and thirty minutes...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FTC Uses Enforcement Proceeding to Send Message on Account Security Practices

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Account security and digital identity have been hot topics for regulators and at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The government has been promoting multifactor authentication (MFA) and innovation in...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Estate Planning Pitfall: You Haven’t Provided a Password List To Relatives

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably encouraged your elderly relatives to list of all their assets and contact information, including passwords to online accounts. This will enable you or other family members to access...more

Cozen O'Connor

New Law Gives Pennsylvania Executors Power Over Decedents’ Social Media And Other Digital Content

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Pennsylvania recently became one of the last states to enact a law treating digital assets and electronic records as tangible property, which allows executors, trustees, guardians, and agents to access and manage the digital...more

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Arkansas' Social Media Statute: What It Tells Us, What It Doesn't

In August 2013, Arkansas enacted a statute intended to regulate employers’ ability to access social media account of employees. This statute, entitled “Social Media Accounts of Current and Prospective Employees,” applies to...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Insight on Estate Planning - February/March 2020: Digital assets and your estate plan - This asset type requires special planning

The digital revolution has touched virtually every aspect of our lives. The result is that one likely has at least a handful of “digital assets.” These assets may include personal assets, such as online bank and brokerage...more

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Exploitation of Publicly Available Website Data May be Unstoppable

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Data scraping is a technique by which automated tools are used to extract data from a website and format the data for analysis. Many companies mine website users’ publicly accessible data in order to tailor products and...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

News of Note for the Internet-Minded – 2/25/19 – Algorithms, Terms of Service and the Death of the Password

Online platforms battle the trolls (and ad blockers); Pokemon GO! creator Niantic promises to watch things a bit more closely; blockchain is not as “unhackable” as many think; and more …...more

K2 Integrity

Too Good to Be True: Cyber Safety Tips

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When seasoned investigators are exposed to online scams, the protective warnings they give to others on social media safety and internet fraud suddenly become real. Read on to see how one of our own dodged an online rental...more

Payne & Fears

Don’t Let Technology Run Away With Your Customer Information

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For many companies, customer information ranks among its most important assets. Yet these days, employees often keep this sensitive customer information in electronic locations that are not readily accessible to or controlled...more

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Protecting Your Digital Assets

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Protecting your digital assets is as important as protecting your physical assets. Never think, “It won’t happen to me”—everyone has something that cyber criminals can steal. Stay secure by following a few basic guidelines....more

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Protecting Your Privacy Online Is Possible

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Navigating the crossroads of security and convenience is a balancing act, but it can be done. Two minutes. That’s all it takes to perform a Google search on yourself—or anyone you choose—and obtain a virtual encyclopedia...more

Jaburg Wilk

Getting Divorced? Four Cautionary Tips about Accessing Your Spouse’s Electronic Information

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Question: I know my spouse’s passwords to their social media accounts, bank accounts and/or email accounts, can I log into their account and get the information we need to help win my case? ...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Facebook’s New Software Suggests Passwords May One Day be Obsolete

Facebook says that someday ‘the password’ will be a distant memory. But for now, passwords are certainly necessary. However, Facebook has released a beta version of its Delegated Account Recovery software –a new way for...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Privacy Perils: The Untimely Death of Digital Data

Many people have thoughtfully gathered information on the location of their bank accounts, deeds, lock boxes, safe combination, car title (and keys), investment accounts, check books, and other assets to make handling their...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #74 – What to Do About Customs and Border Patrol

There has been lots of talk about the ripple effects of the Trump travel ban. But here’s a new twist I hadn’t heard before—U.S. Customs and Border Control (CBP) agents are detaining U.S. citizens and requiring them to unlock...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

What Happens to your "Social Media" and other "Digital" Life when you Die?

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Over the holidays, it’s likely that you or a loved one received some type of computer or device that connects to internet websites, e-mail and applications. Or that pictures were taken and stored on such a device, or that...more

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Gifts that Don’t Quite Fit in Your Stocking: New Employment Laws Taking Effect in 2017

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A number of new state or local laws are set to take effect in Illinois in 2017 which will require employers to update their employee handbooks, employment agreements, and other policies and procedures. We address the key...more

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