News & Analysis as of

Internet of Things Personally Identifiable Information

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Careful Data Governance Is a Must Amid Enforcement Focus

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on

Corporations face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding sensitive data and mitigating privacy risks in an era marked by the rapid proliferation of Internet of Things, or IoT, devices....more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Privacy Briefs: February 2024

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has warned that information technology (IT) help desks are being targeted in a social engineering scheme that uses the stolen identity of revenue cycle employees or employees in other...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Cybersecurity Labeling Program to Increase Transparency of IoT Device Security

In response to a constantly-evolving cyber threat landscape, the Biden Administration recently announced the launch of a new cybersecurity labeling program – the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program – in an effort to enhance...more

Jones Day

European Commission Proposes Legislation Facilitating Data Access and Sharing

Jones Day on

On February 23, 2022, the European Commission ("Commission") published a proposal for a Data Act which aims at enhancing data access and use within the European Union ("EU")....more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - February 2022

Robinson & Cole LLP on

CYBERSECURITY - FBI Warns Olympics/Paralympics Participants of Cyber “Activities” - On January 31, 2022, the FBI issued a Private Industry Notification entitled “Potential for Malicious Cyber Activities to Disrupt the...more

Franczek P.C.

FTC Updates Guidance FAQs for the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

Franczek P.C. on

The FTC recently updated its FAQs on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (‘COPPA”). COPPA governs the collection, use, and disclosure of information on children under the age of 13 by operators of commercial websites...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

[Podcast] What’s New in Washington: Spotlight on Privacy Legislation

In this episode, Akin Gump public law and policy partner Ed Pagano and senior policy advisor Galen Roehl discuss privacy legislation being considered in the U.S. Congress....more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - October 2019 #5

Robinson & Cole LLP on

Energy Sector’s Reliance on IoT Increases Cyber Vulnerabilities - CyberX recently released its 2020 Global IoT/ICS Risk Report (Report), which compiles survey questions and answers from 1,821 production networks of...more

Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury...

You Should Know - September 2019

Smart Toys Can Put Your Child’s Privacy, Safety at Risk - Kids today have the kind of toys their parents could only dream of. Everything from tablets to teddy bears could have motion sensors, speakers and microphones to...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

With More Than 8 Billion Things, Where Are the IoT Privacy Laws?

Foley & Lardner LLP on

No one knows for sure how many "things" are connected to the Internet, but the Federal Trade Commission reported last year that it was more than 8 billion, and that it would exceed 20 billion by the end of 2020! Astonishing...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Federal Privacy Law – Could It Happen in 2019?

This was a busy week for activity and discussions on the federal level regarding existing privacy laws – namely the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)....more

Blank Rome LLP

Designing a Smart Defense: Challenges and Defenses to Product Liability Claims Arising From Internet of Things Technology

Blank Rome LLP on

Overview of the Internet of Things & Its Relation of Product Liability Law - The "Internet of Things" (IoT) generally refers to the network of physical devices (or "things") that are connected to the Internet, collecting and...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Are You Covered for California’s New Iot Laws?

In November, Tyler wrote about insurance issues raised by both the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act, which goes into effect on January 1, 2020. California’s...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Some Thoughts on the Year in Privacy and Data Security Law

Ballard Spahr LLP on

As we turn the page on 2018, let’s reflect on some of the key privacy and cybersecurity issues that will continue to occupy our hearts and minds in 2019....more

Benesch

A New Wave Of Data Security Regulations Foreshadows What Is To Come

Benesch on

California “Connected Devices” Law - On September 28, 2018, California passed a new law that raised the baseline for the security of Internet of Things (“IoT”) devices, or “connected devices.” Under this new law,...more

White and Williams LLP

Five Steps to Make Your Home More Cyber Secure

White and Williams LLP on

October has been designated National Cyber Security Awareness Month by the Department of Homeland Security, and in the first week of the month we are focusing on developing good cybersecurity habits in our most personal...more

Polsinelli

California Takes the Lead in Regulating the Internet of Things

Polsinelli on

After just recently enacting the broadest United States privacy law, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, California took the lead once again by enacting a law for the Security of Connected Devices, commonly known as...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - July 2018

In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine California's new sweeping privacy law, two U.S. agencies' report on "botnet" threats and the European Parliament's call to suspend the Privacy Shield....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FTC Explains Evolution of COPPA in Live Twitter Chat

Ballard Spahr LLP on

On March 6, 2018, the FTC hosted a live Twitter chat to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)....more

King & Spalding

National Institute Of Standards And Technology Issues Discussion Draft Seeking Feedback On Internet Of Things Security And Privacy

King & Spalding on

Last week, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) issued a document to spark discussion amongst stakeholders regarding improving security and privacy risk management for the Internet of Things (“IoT”)...more

Fenwick & West LLP

5 Takeaways from the FTC’s First COPPA Settlement Over Internet-Connected Toys

Fenwick & West LLP on

The Federal Trade Commission on Jan. 8 announced its first settlement of alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act arising from internet-connected toys. The FTC complaint against VTech followed the...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FTC Releases Annual Privacy and Data Security Update

Ballard Spahr LLP on

The FTC has released its annual report summarizing its activity during 2017 relating to privacy and data security issues.  In its self-declared role as “the nation’s primary privacy and data security enforcer,” the FTC...more

Morgan Lewis

FTC Enforcement of COPPA for Internet of Things Reaches Flashpoint

Morgan Lewis on

Galvanized by a confluence of charged factors—like privacy, cybersecurity, children, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—and sparked by recent assertions of Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) regulatory power, the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Cybersecurity & Privacy Predictions For 2018

Orrick of counsel Emily Tabatabai, a founding member of our Cybersecurity & Data Privacy team, recently spoke with Law360 regarding cybersecurity and privacy predictions for 2018. Emily discussed the inherent privacy and...more

Dickinson Wright

The Internet of Toys: Legal and Privacy Issues with Connected Toys

Dickinson Wright on

Most people have heard of the Internet of Things, or IoT. With the holidays fast approaching, and with the onslaught of new smart and Internet-connected smart toys, for parents and toy manufacturers, at least for the next few...more

48 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 2

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide