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The EU and UK Introduce New IoT Security Standards

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog on 4/10/2024

The FCC’s recent introduction of a new Voluntary Cybersecurity Labelling Program for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products reflects the continued desire by U.S. regulators to bolster the security of the ever-increasing...more

FCC Approves Voluntary Internet-of-Things Cybersecurity Labeling Program

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/22/2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently approved a voluntary Internet of Things (IoT) Labeling Program, which allows manufacturers of IoT products to earn the FCC’s approval to display a “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark”...more

Navigating the New Cybersecurity Terrain: Implications of the FCC’s Latest Rule on Security Breach Notifications

Mandelbaum Barrett PC on 2/23/2024

Introduction: On February 12, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finalized a critical cybersecurity rule, Sec. 64.2011, mandating telecommunications carriers and TRS (Telecommunications Relay Services)...more

The Federal Communications Commission Updates Its Data Breach Rules

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the... on 12/27/2023

On December 21, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission released an order updating its data breach rules. These updated rules require telecommunications providers to report breaches of customer proprietary network...more

FTC Announces Enforcement Action Against Global Tel*Link Corporation for Unfair Data Security Practices and Inadequate Data Breach...

WilmerHale on 12/8/2023

On November 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an enforcement action against Global Tel*Link Corporation and two of its subsidiaries (collectively, “GTL”), which provide communications and payment services to...more

Cybersecurity Labeling is (Almost) Here! Biden Administration Announces the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/2/2023

On July 18, 2023, the Biden Administration announced the launch of the long-awaited cybersecurity labeling program, called the “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark,” aimed at providing consumers with a better understanding of the...more

UK Government to Introduce New Rules to Protect Telecoms Networks Against Cyberthreats

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing on 9/6/2022

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sports (DCMS) confirmed on August 30, 2022, that it will push forward with tough new regulations and a code of practice to bolster the security and resilience of the United...more

Wireless Roundup (July 2022)

Wiley Rein LLP on 7/1/2022

Key Wireless Deadlines- FCC Seeks Comment on Unlicensed White Space Device Operations in the Television Bands: In a 2nd Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Federal Communications...more

[Event] 2nd National Forum on Team Telecom - April 25th, Washington, DC

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 4/7/2022

Gain critical strategies for managing reviews in the new Team Telecom environment. The American Conference Institute’s 2nd National Team Telecom Conference will take place in Washington D.C. on April 25, 2022, one day...more

FCC Calls for Changes to Telecommunications Carriers’ Reporting of Data Breaches

Bilzin Sumberg on 1/19/2022

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) circulated internally a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) last week that would, among other things, enable telecommunications carriers to report breaches to their customers...more

Wireless Roundup (October 2021)

Wiley Rein LLP on 10/1/2021

Key Wireless Deadlines - CISA Seeks Comment on its Zero Trust Maturity Model: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) requests comment on its draft Zero Trust Maturity Model. This draft publication is...more

T-Mobile Clarifies Facts of Security Incident in Press Release

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 8/19/2021

There has been a flurry of reporting in the past few days on the T-Mobile customer data compromise, with allegations that the compromise affected up to 100 million customers. ...more

Privacy Tip #292 – Some Mint Mobile Users’ Information Compromised

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 7/16/2021

Mint Mobile notified a “small number” of customers last weekend that their personal information was compromised between June 8 and June 10, when a threat actor ported the phone numbers of those customers to another carrier...more

CF on Cyber: An Update on the Florida Security of Communications Act (FSCA)

Carlton Fields on 6/14/2021

Since the beginning of 2021, more than two dozen class action cases have been filed in Florida state court under Florida's Security of Communications Act. The act has, in some form, been on the books for more than 50 years....more

And Still More Guidance Comes Out on Section 889 Implementation

Stinson - Government Contracting Matters on 9/3/2020

The saga of what is prohibited and what is covered by an exception to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2019, Section 889 prohibition on the use or delivery of covered telecommunications and video surveillance...more

Working Remotely in France: Protecting the Company’s IT System Through an Information Technology Code Of Conduct

McDermott Will & Emery on 4/1/2020

The spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has led companies to encourage employees to work remotely. Given that cyber attackers are always ready to exploit any security vulnerability, companies should ensure that they have in...more

MaHIMA Webinar: "Alexa, What Medication Am I Taking?" (Presentation)

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the... on 2/28/2019

"Open the pod door, HAL" • Commercial voice-activated intelligent personal assistants from Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft, among others, are growing in popularity. • A report from NPR and Edison Research states...more

White House Releases National Cyber Strategy: Five Benefits for American Businesses

Womble Bond Dickinson on 9/28/2018

“New threats and a new era of strategic competition” have prompted the White House to roll out a new National Cyber Strategy. As identified below, the Strategy contains important priority initiatives that will advantage many...more

Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 1/17/2018

On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

CPR Appoints New Cyber Panel Ahead of Anticipated Increase in Data Security Disputes

Hogan Lovells on 8/14/2017

The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution, a New York-based organisation offering Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, has recently announced the launch of a new specialised panel of...more

Global Privacy & Cybersecurity Update Vol. 14

Jones Day on 6/5/2017

New York Attorney General Announces Record Number of Data Breach Notices in 2016 - On March 21, 2017, the New York Attorney General's Office announced that it received 1,300 reported data breaches in 2016—a 60 percent...more

FCC’s Broadband Privacy Order: Dead on Arrival?

Perkins Coie on 11/15/2016

The Federal Communications Commission recently released an order containing new privacy protections for customers of broadband internet access service (BIAS) providers, which was adopted by a 3-2 vote along partisan lines. In...more

Key Takeaways from the Consumer Protection Forum

Holland & Knight LLP on 10/28/2015

Holland & Knight and the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) hosted a half-day forum that featured government officials discussing hot-button issues in consumer protection regulation and enforcement. Speakers at the...more

Alphabet Soup and Data Security

Bilzin Sumberg on 10/19/2015

In the span of two days, mobile device users learned of two data breaches that could compromise their personal data. In one, Experian (a credit reporting agency) reported that it was hacked, potentially putting 15 million...more

EXPECT FOCUS: Onboard Technology, NAIC Cybersecurity, DOL, ACA Litigation, SEC Regulation (Vol. III, Summer 2015)

Carlton Fields on 10/8/2015

In This Issue: IN THE SPOTLIGHT - - Your Data Breach Collided With My Personal Injury Coverage LIFE INSURANCE - - Phantom Injury Dooms “Shadow Insurance” Case - Latest NAIC Cybersecurity News ...more

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