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Dacheng

China Monthly Data Protection Update: April 2025

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This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s data protection sector for April....more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Low-Budget, High-Impact Ways to Reduce Privacy and Cybersecurity Risks in 2025‎

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1. Know What Laws Apply to your Organization It’s not surprising many leaders are unsure about which new laws or regulations apply to their organization. Privacy and security laws, particularly in the U.S., have changed...more

Dacheng

China Monthly Data Protection Update: March 2025

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This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s data protection sector for March. The following events merit special attention...more

Hogan Lovells

Navigating new horizons: China's personal information protection compliance audits

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On February 14, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China ("CAC") finalized the "Personal Information Protection Compliance Audit Measures" ("Audit Measures"), which refines the draft version released on August 3, 2023...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

A Brief Reminder About the Florida Information Protection Act

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According to one survey, Florida is fourth on the list of states with the most reported data breaches. No doubt, data breaches continue to be a significant risk for all business, large and small, across the U.S., including...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Low-Budget, High-Impact Ways to Reduce Privacy and Cybersecurity Risks in 2025‎

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Know What Laws Apply - Privacy and security laws, particularly in the U.S., have changed dramatically in the last few years. It’s not surprising many leaders are unsure which new laws or updated regulations apply to their...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #433 – Privacy and Security Personnel Throughout Federal Government Fired

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The Trump administration has systematically fired federal privacy- and security-focused employees since taking office. Three members of the bipartisan, independent agency, the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board...more

Clark Hill PLC

The Growing Cybersecurity Risks in the Cannabis Industry

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Those familiar with the industry know that cannabis retailers find themselves in a unique position compared to other product retailers. Cannabis retailers face significant regulatory hurdles to their operation—particularly in...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Draft Measures for Personal Information Protection Certification for Cross-Border Data Transfers Released for Public Comment

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On January 3, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (the “CAC”) released the Draft Measures for Personal Information Protection Certification for Cross-Border Data Transfers (the “Draft Measures”) for public comment....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

NewsBank Hit with Class Action over Employee Data Breach

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Last week, a class action was filed against NewsBank, Inc., a Florida-based news database company, related to a 2024 breach of employee personal information. NewsBank provides a database of archived news publications...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Marriott Settles for $52M & Enhances Data Protections After Multi-State Investigations

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Marriott has agreed to pay $52 million dollars and implement new consumer data protections to settle investigations by attorneys general from 49 states and the Federal Trade Commission, following data breaches that occurred...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #429 – Threat Actors Continue to Use QR Codes for Fraudulent Purposes

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We have repeatedly warned our readers about malicious QR codes and their use by threat actors. Threat actors are now using these codes to disguise packages as gifts....more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Data Privacy Day Checklist: Top 10 ways to protect your organization's data

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Tomorrow is International Data Privacy Day, so a happy day to all! More seriously, data privacy concerns and legislation continue to rapidly increase. It has been estimated that by the end of 2024 more than 75 percent of...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Insider Threats: The Overlooked Risks of Departing Employees and Sensitive Data Theft

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Insider threats continue to present a significant challenge for organizations of all sizes. One particularly concerning scenario involves employees who leave an organization and impermissibly take or download sensitive...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Businesses Have 30 Days to Report a Security Breach of New Yorker’s Private Information

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New York State Governor Hochul recently gave us a “pre” New Year’s gift: effective on December 21, 2024, any individuals or businesses possessing the “private information” of New Yorkers must notify them, and certain state...more

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Data Privacy in Singapore: Case Study: Appointing a “Virtual” Data Protection Officer (DPO)

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The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) of Singapore recently issued a mandate requiring all businesses operating in the country to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) by September 30, 2024, and submit their...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

FAQs for Schools and Persons Affected By the PowerSchool Data Breach

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A massive data breach hit one of the country’s largest education software providers. According to EducationWeek, PowerSchool provides school software products to more than 16,000 customers, largely K-12 schools, that serve 50...more

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The Columbus City Hall Cyber Attack: Key Takeaways

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This past July, the City of Columbus, Ohio experienced a significant data breach. Hackers were able to breach Columbus’ network and gained access to private information of city employees and residents. Initially, the City...more

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The BR Privacy & Security Download: January 2025

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Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy & Security Download, the digital newsletter of Blank Rome’s Privacy, Security, & Data Protection practice....more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Décodage des défis de cybersécurité : Perspectives et pratiques exemplaires

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Les cybermenaces se multiplient et évoluent sans cesse, ce qui oblige les organisations à maintenir leur résilience opérationnelle et à protéger leurs actifs clés, comme leurs infrastructures critiques et leurs données...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Ascension Health Notifying 5.6 Million of Data Breach

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We previously reported that Ascension Health detected a cyber-attack on May 8, 2024, that affected clinical operations in Ascension facilities in six states....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

New Privacy Laws in 2025: What You Need to Know

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With the new year just around the corner and eight new privacy laws coming online next year, December is an excellent time for companies to assess their data collection and processing practices, and take stock of any changes...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

California Privacy Protection Agency increases fines and penalties for 2025

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On December 17, the California Privacy Protection Agency announced increases in fines and penalties under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), effective January 1, 2025. The agency’s announcement explained the CCPA...more

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Guangzhou Internet Court issues the first decision on cross-border transfer of personal data under PIPL

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The Guangzhou Internet Court (the “Court”) recently issued its first judgment involving the cross-border transfer of personal data under the Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”).1 An international hotel group was...more

K2 Integrity

Don’t Let Cyber Scams Ruin the Holidays: Keep the Holiday Season Festive for Your Organization

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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”—or is it? Unfortunately, it can be the most wonderful time for criminals, who try to prey on financial generosity through scams and frauds. Extra vigilance is needed during the...more

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