As public companies embark on the year-end reporting process, they will need to consider, and in some cases take steps to address, a number of significant developments and issues. As in past years, Mintz has prepared a...more
1/19/2022
/ Annual Meeting ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Executive Compensation ,
Fiscal Year ,
Nasdaq ,
New Legislation ,
NYSE ,
Popular ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Shareholder Meetings
As we’ve been writing about in this space for some time, today marks the opening of the CCPA enforcement era. Despite protestations from the business community, and requests for delay due to the lack of regulations until...more
7/1/2020
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
State Attorneys General
Companies planning to conduct pandemic-related temperature checks for California employees and visitors to their premises should consider their compliance obligations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“the CCPA”). If...more
Privacy risks of using big data in the fight against COVID-19 are significant, and have caught the attention of Republicans and Democrats alike.
Earlier this month we reported on a bill introduced on May 7 by Republican...more
In Part Five of our Roadmap Series, we take a closer look at COVID-19 screening and testing, including best practices and legal implications, as potential tools to maintain a safe workplace.
Can We Screen Our Employees...more
The New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) recently issued new guidance to regulated entities regarding cybersecurity awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic - citing a significant increase in cybercrime and...more
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the Department of Homeland Security have issued a rare joint alert with the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) regarding coronavirus-related threats....more
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting office shutdowns has required many organizations to quickly transition to remote working environments. Going remote often requires a number of technology solutions and tools such as video...more
The NYDFS has announced that it has extended the deadline for compliance with certain cybersecurity requirements due to the coronavirus emergency.
The announcement from the Superintendent of Financial Services of the State...more
4/1/2020
/ Banking Sector ,
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ,
Compliance ,
Confidential Information ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Framework ,
Data Protection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Information Technology ,
Insurance Industry ,
Notice Requirements ,
NYDFS ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Third-Party Service Provider
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the independent nongovernmental organization that writes and enforces the rules governing U.S. registered brokers and broker-dealers, has issued guidance to its member...more
With cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) emerging in nearly every state, many businesses are taking swift action in an effort to curb its spread. Teleworking, “remote working,” or simply “working from home,” is a...more
3/17/2020
/ Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) ,
Business Continuity Plans ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Phishing Scams ,
Popular ,
Public Health ,
Remote Working ,
Risk Management ,
Telecommuting
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued guidance to financial institutions engaged in virtual currency business activities, mandating that an emergency preparedness plan from each firm be submitted to...more
As of March 12, 2020, the proposed Washington Privacy Act has foundered on enforcement rocks. The Senate did not agree with the House’s amendment that would have included a broad private right of action. The Senate’s version...more
3/13/2020
/ Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement Authority ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Opt-Outs ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
State and Local Government ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes
COVID-19 is not the only virus associated with the global outbreak. As predictably as night follows day, cybercriminals have been using the epidemic as a means to spread their malicious payloads. Companies should include...more