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California, FTC Lead Push To Add Autorenewal Requirements

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If it’s been a while since you’ve looked at the state and federal laws governing autorenewals, subscriptions, and continuous service offers, your business is likely in need of an update. Multiple jurisdictions, on both state...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Microsoft Report Highlights Attacks Against Healthcare Organizations

On October 22, 2024, Microsoft issued a threat trend research report entitled “US Healthcare at risk: Strengthening resilience against ransomware attacks.” In it, Microsoft declares that ransomware attacks against the...more

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Universities and Colleges Should Beware of Recent DOJ Cybersecurity Enforcement

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As the DOJ’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative gains steam, civil prosecutors and whistleblowers have set their sights on universities and colleges with a close eye on cybersecurity compliance....more

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Privacy Tip #418 – New Phishing Scheme Uses Scarce Weight Loss Drugs as Hook

Scammers are always looking for new ways to dupe victims. If you battle your weight, you think about it a lot and are always looking for easier ways to lose some pounds. There is no easy way, but we are always looking for an...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Pentagon Finalizes Sweeping Cybersecurity Rules for DOD Contractors

On October 11, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DOD) published a final rule implementing its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, which is designed to verify that defense contractors are...more

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Department of Justice Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Regulate Export of Sensitive Personal Data

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On October 21, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released an unpublished Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Provisions Pertaining to Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by...more

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EU Enacts Broad Cybersecurity Requirements for Hardware and Software Products

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On October 10, 2024, the EU Cyber Resilience Act ("CRA") was adopted by the Council of the European Union....more

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CFPB Issues Final Section 1033 Open Banking Rule: Legal Challenge Filed Immediately

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This week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) issued its final rule on personal financial data rights, purportedly aimed at enhancing consumer control over their financial data and promoting competition...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

California Privacy and AI Roundup: What Passed and What Didn’t

Last month, the California legislative session came to an end when California Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen of the approximately 38 bills sent to his desk relating to privacy and artificial intelligence (AI)....more

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DOJ and CISA Propose New National Security Program to Regulate Foreign Access to Sensitive Data

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On October 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (Department or DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued proposals – required by the...more

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No Password Required: Founder of Cybersafe Foundation and an Obama Foundation Africa Leaders Fellow, Who Is Comfortable in the API...

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Confidence Staveley is the founder and CEO of Cybersafe Foundation, Africa's leading nongovernmental organization dedicated to digital development. Her mission is to ensure inclusive and safe digital access across Africa. ...more

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[Webinar] What Does CISA and NIST Say About Forensic Investigations During a Breach? - November 7th, 10:00 am PST

In 2021 CISA released their Incident Response and Vulnerability Playbook, and in 2024 NIST updated their Cybersecurity Framework. Using the Playbook and Framework as a template, forensic teams can build a repeatable processes...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks | Issue 22

Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Manufacturing & Industrial: Outlooks & Trends

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As the manufacturing and industrial sectors continue to embrace digital transformation and navigate complex global markets, the year ahead presents both new opportunities and challenges. From evolving data privacy and AI...more

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CFPB Finalizes Open Banking Rule

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On October 22, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued its final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act (the “Final Rule” or the “Open Banking Rule”), granting consumers greater access...more

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FTC Finalizes “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Making It Easier for Consumers to Cancel Subscriptions

On Oct. 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to finalize its “click-to-cancel” rule that will introduce new requirements to simplify the cancellation process for consumers wishing to terminate their subscriptions...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Over 940,000 Medicare Beneficiaries Impacted by Data Breach

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) and its contractor, Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (“WPS”), recently notified over 940,000 Medicare beneficiaries of a data breach that has potentially...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Private Company Report: Third Quarter 2024

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This edition of the Private Company Report highlights critical updates and regulatory changes affecting private companies, including the new beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act,...more

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Navigating the Data Act: What Organisations Need to Know About “Smart” Products

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What’s new? The EU Data Act introduces design obligations for smart products, data-sharing requirements and mandatory contractual obligations. It applies to all raw data generated by these products, not just personal data....more

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CFPB Finalizes Open Banking (Section 1033) Rule

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On October 22nd, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") issued its final open banking rule, which implements section 1033 of the Dodd Frank Act ("Final Rule"). The Final Rule requires data providers, which includes...more

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Human Resources’ Role in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Part III: Five Tips for Responding to Confidentiality Incidents

In today’s digital landscape, many organizations will likely face the unfortunate reality of a data breach. This third installment of a five-part series on employee data privacy discusses five considerations for HR...more

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Measures in Support of Innovation in the European Union’s AI Act - AI Regulatory Sandboxes

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This blog post discusses the EU Artificial Intelligence Act’s (“AI Act”) measures in support of innovation. These measures will be particularly relevant for companies engaged in research and development activities....more

Mayer Brown

The Evolving US Privacy Landscape: Essential Insights for 2024

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The US privacy legal landscape continues to expand in 2024, with most of the momentum led by state laws. ...more

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The Value of an Effective HIPAA Compliance Program Amid OCR HIPAA Audits

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In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) Director Melanie Fontes Rainer announced that OCR will resume auditing Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”)...more

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China Issues Network Data Security Management Regulations

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On September 30, 2024, China’s State Council released the Network Data Security Management Regulations, which will enter into force on January 1, 2025. The regulations apply to “electronic data processed and generated through...more

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