In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the newly established data privacy framework between the EU and U.S. and new consumer privacy laws in Oregon and Texas. We also review a court ruling that delayed...more
8/2/2023
/ Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
California ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Framework ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Transfers ,
Disclosure ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
NYDFS ,
Oregon ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Texas
In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we review new consumer privacy laws in Tennessee and Indiana, three GDPR rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union, updates regarding future California Privacy...more
6/5/2023
/ California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Fraud ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Hackers ,
Insureds ,
Liability ,
Privacy Laws ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Wire Fraud
In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine President Biden’s executive order to implement an EU-U.S. data privacy framework, the European Commission’s draft Cyber Resilience Act, the U.S. Treasury’s request...more
In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we review the FTC’s proposed data privacy and cybersecurity rulemaking and the European Data Protection Board’s draft guidelines on the calculation of GDPR administrative fines....more
9/7/2022
/ Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Popular ,
Public Comment ,
Rulemaking Process
In this month's Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine California’s draft amended regulations for the California Privacy Rights Act, the introduction of comprehensive federal privacy legislation in Congress and the U.K.’s...more
In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we review Connecticut’s passage of a comprehensive privacy law (making it the fifth state to do so), the newly enacted federal Better Cybercrime Metrics Act, New York’s new law...more
6/3/2022
/ COPPA ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Processors ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
State Privacy Laws
In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we analyze the U.S. and EU’s joint commitment to create a new data transfer framework to replace the invalidated Privacy Shield, as well as Utah’s new state privacy law and...more
4/5/2022
/ Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Commission ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
Standard Contractual Clauses
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
3/2/2022
/ Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
COPPA ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection Authority ,
EU ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
IL Supreme Court ,
International Data Transfers ,
Internet of Things ,
NIST ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Standard Contractual Clauses
In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we review the TSA’s new cybersecurity requirements for critical U.S. infrastructure, the White House OMB’s new guidance on cyber incident reporting procedures and the U.S.-U.K....more
In this month’s edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the California Privacy Protection Agency's public comment period for the California Privacy Rights Act, the U.K. government's public consultation...more
10/4/2021
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
Fourth Amendment ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Personal Information ,
Public Comment ,
Surveillance
In this month’s edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the European Commission’s new Standard Contractual Clauses and the European Data Protection Board’s new recommendations on international data flows. We...more
7/9/2021
/ Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
European Commission ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
State Privacy Laws
In this month’s edition, we examine California’s new regulations enhancing opt-out rights in the California Consumer Privacy Act and the state's selections for the California Privacy Protection Agency’s inaugural board. We...more
4/2/2021
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
FDCPA ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Opt-Outs ,
Personal Data ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws ,
TCPA
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
2/4/2021
/ Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Retention ,
Data Security ,
Digital Services ,
Draft Guidance ,
European Commission ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Internet of Things ,
NIST ,
Popular ,
Privacy Policy
In this month's edition, we examine the Court of Justice of the European Union's decision invalidating the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework, as well as the U.S. government's response to the decision. We also examine two...more
8/6/2020
/ Automotive Industry ,
Binding Corporate Rules ,
Broadband Privacy Rules ,
Connected Cars ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Economic Loss Doctrine ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
First Amendment ,
Free Speech ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Hackers ,
Insurance Industry ,
International Data Transfers ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
Misrepresentation ,
Negligence ,
NYDFS ,
Online Platforms ,
P2B ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
Security Breach ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
UK ,
UK Data Protection Act ,
United Nations
In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the Seventh Circuit's ruling finding standing for an Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act claim, the European Data Protection Board's updated...more
6/1/2020
/ Appeals ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Blocked Mergers ,
Bulk Electric System ,
Business Interruption ,
Consent ,
Cookies ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection Authority ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Adversaries ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
National Security ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Remote Working ,
Standing ,
Trump Administration
In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we take a look at guidance on artificial intelligence released by the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office and the Turing Institute, as well as guidance...more
1/3/2020
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consent Order ,
Consumer Insurance Products ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Management ,
Data Protection ,
Draft Guidance ,
Email ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Management ,
Insurance Regulations ,
Misleading Statements ,
NAIC ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Terms of Service ,
Transparency ,
Voluntary Disclosure
In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the European Parliament's report on whether and how the use of blockchain technology can comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, as well as...more
9/5/2019
/ Blockchain ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cyber Policies ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
European Parliament ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Insurance Industry ,
Misrepresentation ,
NAIC ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Assessment ,
Security Risk Assessments ,
Settlement ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes ,
State Insurance Administrations ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblowers
In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine New York's new laws expanding consumer protection for data breaches, the D.C. Circuit's two rulings deepening the split regarding standing in data...more
8/2/2019
/ Article III ,
Biometric Information ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cookies ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Debit and Credit Card Transactions ,
Equifax ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Hackers ,
Identity Theft ,
Injury-in-Fact ,
Malware ,
New Legislation ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Search Results ,
Settlement ,
Spokeo v Robins ,
Standing ,
State and Local Government ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes ,
UK
In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we reflect on the GDPR's one-year anniversary while also examining the EU's new Cybersecurity Act. We also take a look at HHS' new guidance on direct liability of...more
7/2/2019
/ Appeals ,
Business Associates ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Credit Cards ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Sellers ,
Dish Network ,
EU Cybersecurity Act ,
European Council ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
Liability ,
Merchant Fees ,
Opt-Outs ,
Payment Processors ,
Personal Information ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
State and Local Government ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes ,
TCPA
In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine expanded data breach notification laws in New Jersey and Washington state, as well as the SEC's risk alert regarding cloud-based storage solutions. We...more
6/3/2019
/ Amended Rules ,
Annual Reports ,
Cloud Storage ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection Authority ,
Data Security ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Finland ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Alert ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes ,
UK
In this month's Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine several recent U.K.-related cybersecurity developments and the SEC's risk alert reminding investment advisers and broker-dealers to follow through on implementing...more
5/1/2019
/ Broker-Dealer ,
Canada ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cyber Policies ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Data-Sharing ,
Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
Designated Contract Markets (DCMs) ,
ENISA ,
Equifax ,
EU ,
Fines ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Government Investigations ,
Hackers ,
Investment Adviser ,
NCSC ,
OCIE ,
PIPEDA ,
Popular ,
Privacy Comissioners ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Policy ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Regulation S-P ,
Risk Alert ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Surveys ,
TCPA ,
UK ,
UK Data Protection Act ,
UK ICO ,
Unsolicited Faxes