Establishing and maintaining effective systems to protect sensitive personal data and confidential business information from outside interference while also assuring that privacy interests are protected is among an...more
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning algorithms are powerful tools that can automate or inform decision-making. At the same time, those algorithms can be quite complex and appear to be a “black box”—inscrutable...more
Recent data thefts and systems intrusions, particularly with respect to ransomware, have assured that cybersecurity is top of mind for corporate executives and compliance officials. We at EBG have tried to keep you up to date...more
The effects of algorithmic and data biases continue to make headlines and erode public trust in artificial intelligence (“AI”). Recruiting software unfairly discriminates against women and minorities, facial recognition tools...more
7/12/2021
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Ransomware Particularly Inflicts Health Care and Life Sciences Organizations -
Ransomware is a malicious cyber threat vector that employs encryption malware to prevent users from accessing their systems and data unless...more
6/3/2021
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You've likely seen the headlines. Online recruiting tools that unfairly screen out women and minorities. Facial recognition tools used in law enforcement that misidentify specific demographic groups. Algorithms that place...more
2/12/2021
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On August 28, 2020, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released Notice 2020-65 to provide guidance (“Agency Guidance”) implementing the employee payroll tax deferral directed...more
In an unexpectedly broad ruling issued December 14, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas declared the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) as unconstitutional in its entirety. This decision, if ultimately...more
12/19/2018
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