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Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

Something Old, Something New: Latest NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation Enforcement Action Emphasizes Policy Implementation, Training,...

The New York State Department of Financial Services recently announced that it has entered into a consent order with PayPal, Inc. for violations of the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation. The consent order, under which PayPal has...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Are you in the know? New York amends data breach law

On December 24, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed into law an amendment to section 899-aa of the N.Y. General Business Law, also known as The Shield Act, modifying the law’s data breach notification requirements....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Lessons from PayPal’s $2 Million Cybersecurity Settlement with the New York State Department of Financial Services

On January 23, 2025, PayPal settled an enforcement action brought by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NY DFS) for failing to comply with cybersecurity regulations required for financial services businesses...more

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New York Amends Data Breach Notification Law to Enhance Notification Requirements, Expand Definition of ‘Private Information’

On December 24, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law amendments to New York’s private-sector data breach notification law (General Business Law § 899-aa) and government agency data breach notification law (New...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

New Year, New Data Breach Notification Requirements in New York: Impactful Changes for Life Sciences and Consumer Health Care...

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In December 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law two bills (A8872A and S2376B; collectively, the “Bills”) that amend New York’s Data Breach Notification Law. The Bills introduce a maximum thirty-day timeframe...more

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New York’s Newest Data Breach Notification Law Changes

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On December 21, 2024, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law S2659-B/A8872-A, which, effective immediately, changed timing requirements for notice under New York’s data breach notification law and expanded the list of...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

NYDFS secures $11.3M in penalties from auto insurers for data breaches

On November 25, NYDFS announced settlements with two auto insurance companies for inadequate data security that compromised the personal information of over 120,000 New York consumers and secured $11.3 million in total...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Insurance Companies Face $11.3 Million in Fines Due to Cybersecurity Failures

In yet another example of the importance of a robust cybersecurity and data protection system, New York Attorney General (OAG) and the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) collectively fined the insurance...more

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The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – August 2024

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Selected U.S. Privacy and Cyber Updates - New York AG Seeks Comments on Rulemaking for Minors’ Online Protection Laws - On August 1, 2024, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued two advanced notices of proposed...more

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Top 10 Issues General Counsel Need to Know About Ransomware in 2024

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Threat actors are evolving. Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team explains how ransomware gangs have changed their tactics and how companies can respond to the threat while navigating new scrutiny from investors and...more

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The 2023 Cyber Year in Review

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The Most Significant Developments in Cybersecurity and Cyber-Related Liability Risks - As we reflect upon 2023, it will unfortunately be remembered as a record-breaking year for ransomware and cybercrime....more

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

Empire State of Security: New York DFS Finalizes Significant Amendment to Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation

The New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”), which regulates financial services institutions including banks, insurance companies, and mortgage brokers, finalized an amendment to its Cybersecurity Regulation...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Takeaways From Top 5 Cyber Law Developments in 2022

In 2022, the stakes for data breaches grew in more ways than one. IBM reported the average cost of a data breach is up to $4.35 million. More importantly, though, regulators have zeroed in on higher-level executives and...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

State and Federal Crackdown on Data Breach: EyeMed, Carnival Cruise & CafePress Settlements

This year has seen some substantial new data breach settlements including a $500,000 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) fine against CafePress, a $1.25 million multi-state class action settlement and $5 million New York...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - August 2022

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CYBERSECURITY - New York DFS Fines Robinhood $30M for “Significant” Cybersecurity Violations - The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced its first ever penalty against a cryptocurrency platform...more

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New NY DFS Cyber Reg FAQs: Novel Approach to Notifications on Vendor Breaches; Cloud and Other Services Are Part of “Internal...

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The New York Department of Financial Services (the “NY DFS”) has published three new FAQs that interpret certain requirements under its Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500, the “NY DFS Cyber Reg”) related to breaches by...more

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Fall Cybersecurity Enforcement Update: State and Federal Regulators Increase Scrutiny on Victims of Cyberattacks

We have written here previously about the dramatic increase in cyberattacks on companies of all types since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, by some estimates, ransomware attacks have increased over 90% during the...more

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New York Department of Financial Services Announces New Guidance on Ransomware Prevention

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On June 30, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services ("NYDFS") identified key cybersecurity measures to prevent and prepare for ransomware attacks. ...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - April 2021 #5

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CYBERSECURITY - Eversource Energy Notifies Customers of Data Breach - Eversource Energy, which is the largest energy supplier in New England with 4.3 million customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - April 2021 #4

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CYBERSECURITY - NSA Issues New Warning About Four Critical Patches to Microsoft Exchange Servers - The National Security Agency (NSA) recently issued a warning to private industry about four zero-day vulnerabilities in...more

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NYDFS Announces Cybersecurity Settlement, Addresses Multi-Factor Authentication Rules

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On April 14, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) announced a settlement with National Securities Corporation (“National Securities”), a licensed insurer, in connection with claims under the NYDFS...more

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NYDFS Settles with National Securities Corp. for $3M for Violations of DFS Cybersecurity Regulations

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has settled alleged violations of the Department’s strict cybersecurity regulations with National Securities Corp. (NSC) for $3 million, over four separate cybersecurity...more

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NY Department of Financial Services Enforces First-in-the-Nation Cybersecurity Rules and Fines Mortgage Lender $1.5 Million for...

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In March 2017, New York State’s Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) implemented the nation’s first cybersecurity rules requiring all regulated entities, such as banks, insurers, financial businesses, and regulated...more

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New York DFS Fines Mortgage Lender $1.5M for Failure to Report Cyber Breach

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced its second enforcement action and first settlement under its cybersecurity regulations (23 NYCRR Part 500). At issue was a licensed mortgage lender's failure...more

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NYDFS Surges Ahead with Cybersecurity Enforcement: Recent Fine Highlights Need for Financial Institutions to Focus on Incident...

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The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has become a frequent topic of these alerts. In recent weeks we have covered multiple actions from the regulator, including its first enforcement action, its SolarWinds...more

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