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International Data Protection Update - Winter 2021/2022

This Update highlights some of the international data protection issues that caught our attention and the attention of our clients over the winter, including updates on European data transfers and cookie compliance,...more

International Data Protection Update – Summer 2021

This update highlights some of the international data protection issues that caught our attention, and the attention of our clients, over the summer. Asia-Pacific - China’s Data Security Law and Personal Information...more

International Data Protection Update – First Quarter 2021

This quarterly update highlights some of the international data protection issues that have caught our attention, and the attention of our clients, in the past three months....more

CCPA Exceptions: What Qualifies as Activity ‘Wholly Outside’ of California?

Much has been said about the scope of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the far-reaching implications the law will have on businesses throughout the United States. Although it is true that the territorial reach...more

CCPA Amendment Progress Report: July Update

As we reported in April, May and June, a number of potentially significant amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) continue to make their way through the state legislative process. ...more

The California Consumer Privacy Act: Frequently Asked Questions

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a comprehensive new consumer protection law set to take effect on January 1, 2020. In the wake of the CCPA’s passage, approximately 15 other states introduced their own CCPA-like...more

Canadian Breach Notification Requirements Take Effect November 1

On April 18, 2018, the Canadian government published long-awaited Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations specifying the requirements for notifying the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and affected individuals of data...more

Clock Ticking, European Commission Launches GDPR Implementation Guidance Website

With only four months remaining until the EU General Data Protection Regulation takes effect on May 25, 2018, the European Commission has launched a new website offering guidance on requirements and implementation targeted at...more

From the Mouths of Babes: FTC Issues COPPA Enforcement Policy Regarding Voice Recordings

On October 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new guidance on how the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule may apply to audio recordings of children’s voices collected by websites and online...more

[Webinar] Real Estate, Cybersecurity and The Internet of Things - October 10th, 12:00pm ET

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly changing the digital landscape for business. An increasing number of physical items – from refrigerators and televisions to cars and skyscrapers – are now connected to the Internet (and...more

SEC Cybersecurity Risk Alert Emphasizes Proactive Compliance and Ongoing Vigilance

On August 7, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its latest cybersecurity risk alert, detailing findings from the examination of 75 broker-dealers, investment advisers and investment companies carried...more

New York DFS Updates FAQs to Clarify Applicability of Cybersecurity Regulation

With the first compliance deadline now less than two months away, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has provided additional clarity concerning its new Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services...more

Deeper Dive: Ransomware – WannaCry and the Future of Ransomware-as-a-Service

In our 2017 BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report, we addressed the increasingly ubiquitous scourge of ransomware, one of the fastest-growing types of malware causing data security incidents. We noted that...more

SEC Cybersecurity Risk Alert Urges Firms to Protect Against Ransomware

On May 17, 2017, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a risk alert highlighting the importance of registered broker-dealers,...more

Colorado Proposes Cybersecurity Requirements for Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers

On March 27, 2017, the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies proposed changes to the Colorado Securities Act that would impose new cybersecurity requirements on investment advisers and broker-dealers (the “Proposed...more

Australia’s New Breach Notification Law Set to Take Effect February 2018

On February 13, 2017, the Australian Senate passed a bill establishing a mandatory requirement to notify the Privacy Commissioner and affected individuals of “eligible” data breaches. The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data...more

Finalized New York Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation to Take Effect March 1

On February 16, 2017, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced the release of its finalized Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies (“Cybersecurity Regulation”), which will take...more

FTC Goes After IoT Device Manufacturer for Alleged Security Vulnerabilities in Routers, IP Cameras

On January 6, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had filed a complaint against Taiwanese D-Link Corp. and its U.S. subsidiary, D-Link Systems Inc. (D-Link), alleging the company made deceptive claims about...more

New York Department of Financial Services Issues Revised Cybersecurity Regulations

With the clock ticking down to the new year, on December 28, 2016, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released highly anticipated revisions to its proposed Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial...more

[Webinar] The CJEU Safe Harbor Decision: Keep Calm but Protect Your Business - Oct. 14th, 11:00 am EDT

The recent decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) invalidating the Safe Harbor framework for transfers of personal data from the EU to the US has caused tremendous concern among businesses. Join lawyers...more

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