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The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) and the Attorney General’s office have recently imposed significant fines totalling $11.3 million on Geico and Travelers for data breaches that compromised the...more
On October 16, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS or the “Department”) published an industry letter (the “Guidance”) regarding the increased reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) and the...more
The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued guidance, in the form of an industry letter, on addressing cybersecurity risks arising from artificial intelligence (AI) under its cybersecurity regulation, 23...more
As we have previously written, late last year the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) adopted long-awaited amendments to its Part 500 Cybersecurity Regulations (Part 500). These are some of the most significant...more
New regulations continue to push boards in the direction of active engagement in their cyber oversight role, including breach response. But, how can boards strike the right balance in their oversight role during a significant...more
On November 1, 2023 the New York Department of Financial Services ("DFS") released amended cybersecurity regulations ("Regulations"). These changes will impose additional controls, demand more frequent risk assessments, and...more
On November 1, 2023, New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS or the “Department”) released the finalized revisions (the “Second Amendment”) to 23 NYCRR Part 500 (Part 500) – the most significant modifications to Part...more
On November 1, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (NY DFS) published its highly anticipated final amendments to its influential cybersecurity requirements for financial services companies (Part 500)....more
On November 9, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) formally proposed amendments (the “Proposed Amendments”) to the Part 500 Cybersecurity Regulations (the “Cybersecurity Regulations”). The Proposed...more
Given recent regulatory activity and sentiments, companies must take an active role in maturing their cybersecurity programs so that they robustly counter potential risk. Current and future regulator activity, rulemaking, and...more
On July 29, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) published the pre-proposed second amendment to its Cybersecurity Regulations, 23 NYCRR 500 (Part 500), that if adopted, would likely require numerous...more
On July 29, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released Draft Amendments to its Part 500 Cybersecurity Rules that include a number of significant amendments to the rules, including notification...more
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
On April 27, 2021, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS” or the “Department”) released a report regarding its investigation into the response by DFS covered entities to the SolarWinds supply chain attack....more
Consistent with its increasing activity in the cybersecurity enforcement space, in March 2021, the NYDFS issued its first penalty under the Cybersecurity Regulation. This client alert explores the settlement and offers...more
Ransomware victims face a nearly impossible decision: pay criminals holding their business hostage or refuse and face possible crippling consequences. This decision requires careful analysis of a number of considerations, and...more
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued guidance imposing rigorous cyber risk measurement and management practices on NY-regulated property/casualty insurers that write cyber insurance. The...more
On February 15th, organizations subject to the New York Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation are required to submit their first annual certification attesting to their compliance with the state’s new data...more
Equifax’s stunning security breach and inadequate response has now claimed its most prominent victim – the CEO of Equifax, Richard Smith, announced his immediate resignation. In light of this rapid fall from grace, here...more
For entities regulated by the New York Department of Financial Services, the deadline for complying with the new Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies, 23 NYCRR Part 500, is Monday, August 28, 2017. To...more
If you are one of the many businesses licensed by the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS), and cannot avail yourself of the (very) limited exemptions, you must be ready for the first compliance transition date for...more
With corporate data security breaches on the rise, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has adopted rules requiring financial institutions to take certain measures to safeguard their data and inform...more
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has released guidance for covered financial institutions regarding its cybersecurity rule (the “Cybersecurity Rule” or “Rule”) that took effect on March 1, 2017. ...more
We are thrilled to bring you the third installment of Stinson Leonard Street's Emerging Trends newsletter. We are proud of the depth and breadth of experience and knowledge across our firm's 13 offices nationwide and are...more
On September 13, 2016, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) proposed new rules that would require certain “Covered Entities” to establish and implement cybersecurity programs designed to protect nonpublic...more