Cybersecurity and data privacy risks continue to loom large with potentially significant consequences. Litigation, often filed soon after incidents, adds to the possible repercussions. In our previous article, we discussed a...more
Flexing considerable enforcement muscle, California Attorney General Rob Bonta (“AG”) recently announced a $1.2 million settlement with beauty retailer Sephora, Inc. (“Sephora”) under the landmark California Consumer Privacy...more
With football season in full swing, fans and fantasy football owners alike are busy watching games and tossing around acronyms like passes – Xs and Os, TDs, PATs, PPR, YACs, and many more. And on the legal gridiron, insurers...more
Every organization with an online presence needs to continuously think about its cybersecurity. The number of cyberattacks spiked significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic with an estimated global loss of nearly $1 trillion....more
Instead of identifying traditionally “tangible” injuries, data breach plaintiffs typically point to the fact that they may be the victim of identity theft at some point in the future. Prior to late April 2021, the federal...more
Ransomware is dominating headlines and creating unimaginable headaches. Ransomware has been deployed against every industry sector, and against municipalities and other government agencies. The resulting disruptions and...more
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), covered businesses must comply with myriad requirements starting January 1, 2020. Within those requirements, covered businesses must be prepared to deal with the “look back”...more
Beginning on January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) will impose new privacy obligations on certain businesses that collect personal information of California consumers. Employers with employees in...more
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), covered businesses must comply with myriad requirements starting January 1, 2020. Within those requirements, covered business must be prepared to deal with the “look back”...more
Locke Lord’s Insurance & Reinsurance Newsletter provides topical snapshots of recent developments in the fast-changing world of insurance. For further information on any of the subjects covered in the newsletter, please...more
Several high-profile lawsuits have been filed in recent years by shareholders seeking to hold corporate officers and directors liable for damage resulting from data security breaches. For example, directors and officers at...more
On January 1, 2017, Illinois ushered in a broader and stronger personal information and data breach regime. The Illinois Personal Information Act (PIPA), 815 ILCS § 530, applies any entity that “handles, collects,...more
Insurers have struggled to find a common baseline to measure cyber risks. Changes in technology, hacking and other data security risks and the shifting legal landscape concerning liability for data breaches have made the...more