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Vermont Slated to Grant a Private Right of Action to Consumers in New Data Privacy Bill

Burr & Forman on 5/20/2024

As Vermont joins the growing number of states with comprehensive consumer data privacy laws, it stands out from the crowd with the ability of Vermonters to bring a private right of action (PRA) against large data holders. In...more

AI Legal News Summer Roundup: Edition 3

White & Case LLP on 8/10/2023

Welcome to the third edition of our AI Legal News Summer Roundup! After five class actions were filed between June 28 and July 11 (as reported on in our first edition of this series), on July 21, another class action lawsuit...more

Q2 - 2023: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Quarterly Briefing

Benesch on 8/7/2023

Efforts to Address the Lack of Federal Data Privacy Legislation in the U.S. Have Continued - The need for federal data privacy legislation was reiterated in the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on...more

2023: The Year of New Privacy Laws

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP on 7/25/2023

It is shaping up to be the year of U.S. privacy laws! In addition to the Washington My Health My Data Act (see our previous article regarding the widespread implications of this enacted law), we have seen six (6)...more

Q1 - 2023: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Quarterly Briefing

Benesch on 5/22/2023

Data privacy laws have been progressing globally, but federal legislation in the U.S. has been lacking - Businesses are facing a growing number of data privacy regulations. This is especially apparent among those in highly...more

Congress Releases Draft American Data Privacy and Protection Act

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 6/15/2022

The Big Picture - Last week, congressional leaders released a draft bipartisan bill that, if adopted, would establish the nation’s first comprehensive federal privacy law. The American Data Privacy and Protection Act...more

Feds Hope to Tighten Timeline for Agency Reporting of Cyberattacks as Congress Debates Federal Data Breach Notification Law

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 12/20/2021

On December 6, 2021, in the Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, the Office of Management and Budget took a more aggressive position on strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity posture. Under this...more

The Cyber Incident Reporting Law Gains Traction in Congress

Fox Rothschild LLP on 12/1/2021

Congress is now taking steps to beef-up cyber security regulations at the federal level. The Senate introduced a bill titled the “Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021,” which requires covered entities—meaning an entity that...more

[Webinar] First Annual Health Law Virtual Summit - November 4th - 5th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm ET

Dickinson Wright on 10/28/2021

From new fraud and abuse rules, to telehealth and tax legislation to health care privacy and private equity in the healthcare space, a lot has changed in health law over the past year. Please join us for a two-day virtual...more

[Webinar] Turning the Tide on Cybersecurity for the Water Sector - November 16th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Nossaman LLP on 10/25/2021

Cyberattacks on organizations worldwide surged 40% in 2021. September 2021 broke records for the number of weekly cyberattacks, topping all other months since January 2020. Currently, one out of every 61 organizations...more

Virginia Contemplates Sweeping New Data Protection Law

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Privacy, Cyber & AI... on 2/4/2021

* Update, February 5, 2021: Senate Bill 1392 has been passed in the Virginia Senate. As noted, an identical companion bill previously was passed by the House of Delegates. If Governor Northam signs off, the Virginia Consumer...more

Recent changes in personal data regulation in Russia

International Lawyers Network on 11/12/2020

Personal data (PD) protection is becoming the main topic of the recent days, so the Russian legislation in this sphere changes rapidly. The article represents an overview of updates on personal data regulation for the 3rd...more

Privacy and Data Security Alert l March 2020

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 3/10/2020

Shook Weighs in on Updated CCPA Regulations - In response to extensive public comment, the California Attorney General’s office released modified draft regulations under the CCPA on February 7. Shook has provided initial...more

Privacy Report: FTC Takes Action Against Companies Falsely Claiming Compliance With International Privacy Agreements

ArentFox Schiff on 7/16/2019

Federal US News - FTC Takes Action Against Companies Falsely Claiming Compliance With International Privacy Agreements - The FTC reached a settlement with a background screening company over allegations it falsely claimed...more

Strict Privacy and Data Security Bill Introduced in North Carolina

Fisher Phillips on 5/13/2019

Early last year, I posted about tougher, bi-partisan privacy and data security legislation in the works in North Carolina. North Carolina State Representative Jason Saine (R), Senior Appropriations Chair, teamed-up with North...more

“Internet of Things” Guidance to be Added to Cybersecurity Requirements for Agencies and Federal Contractors

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 4/30/2019

In 2019, cybersecurity has become top-of-mind for most federal government contractors and agencies that share sensitive information. In addition to updated Department of Defense guidance and procedures for evaluating...more

Internet of Things

Epiq on 10/31/2018

Regulating the Internet of Things (“IoT”) is a highly debated topic because it is hard for lawmakers to keep up with evolving technology. Simply put, IoT refers to a system of connected devices that can retain, analyze, and...more

Proposed House Bill Would Set National Data Security Standards for Financial Services Industry

Ballard Spahr LLP on 9/12/2018

A new bill introduced by House Financial Services subcommittee Chairman Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer would significantly change data security and breach notification standards for the financial services and insurance industries. ...more

Proposed House Bill Would Set National Data Security Standards for Financial Services Industry

Ballard Spahr LLP on 9/11/2018

A new bill introduced by House Financial Services subcommittee Chairman Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer would significantly change data security and breach notification standards for the financial services and insurance industries. ...more

A Primer on the SHIELD Act: New York’s Move to Adopt More Stringent Data Security Requirements

Proskauer - Minding Your Business on 3/12/2018

In November 2017, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman introduced the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act (the “Act”) in the state’s Legislature. Companies – big and small – that collect...more

Two Proposed Data Security Laws Reflect National Trend Toward Affirmative Responsibilities

Moore & Van Allen PLLC on 2/7/2018

With major consumer data breaches making headlines on a semi-regular basis, legislators around the country are starting to hold businesses more accountable for cybersecurity compliance. Industry-specific laws such as HIPAA...more

Tougher Privacy and Data Security Protections Coming to North Carolina

Fisher Phillips on 1/25/2018

A bi-partisan privacy and data security bill, which will significantly impact companies with North Carolina employees, is in the works. North Carolina State Representative Jason Saine (R), Appropriations Chairman of...more

Colorado Legislature Considers Sweeping Privacy and Cybersecurity Legislation

Ballard Spahr LLP on 1/23/2018

A bipartisan group of Colorado legislators proposed legislation that, if enacted, would significantly change the requirements for how Colorado entities protect, transfer, secure, and dispose of documents containing “personal...more

Data Breach Notification Revisions in North Carolina Would Bring Radical Change

Vedder Price on 1/22/2018

A North Carolina bill designed to strengthen the state’s data breach notification statute could radically change incident response. Through the Act to Strengthen Identity Theft Protections, North Carolina could quickly become...more

The Future of CFIUS: Perhaps Not So Happy a New Year

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 12/14/2017

‘Tis the season to wonder, what will 2018 bring? We may speculate on things like a private company making a moon landing or a peace accord with North Korea. We may be certain of things like well-intentioned gym memberships...more

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