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Paul Hastings LLP

The Changing Cyber Threat Landscape and Lessons Learned From Data Breaches

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Last month, Paul Hastings sponsored the Cybersecurity Law Workshop at the Spring Privacy & Security Forum held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The Cybersecurity Law Workshop featured three panels of...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

North Dakota Passes New Data Security Law for “Financial Corporations”

North Dakota recently passed a law establishing new rules for certain financial companies operating in the state – specifically “financial corporations.” The new obligations will take effect on August 1, 2025. They will apply...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Different Country, Same Challenges: Lessons from a Breach That Could Have Been Prevented

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A recent breach involving Indian fintech company Kirana Pro serves as a reminder to organizations worldwide: even the most sophisticated cybersecurity technology cannot make up for poor administrative data security hygiene....more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Healthcare Privacy Compliance Academy - June 9th - 12th, Pittsburgh, PA

HCCA's Healthcare Privacy Compliance Academy is a three-and-a-half-day interactive education program with a focus on the vast body of privacy laws and regulations in place to help you protect PHI and other critical data. Our...more

Purpose Legal

How to Prevent Data Exfiltration and Protect Your IP – Q&A with Steve Davis

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What exactly is data exfiltration, and why should organizations be concerned about it? Data exfiltration is the movement or migration of company-owned trade secrets or intellectual property outside of the enterprise. It...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Innovation or Insecurity? Rethinking Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

In boardrooms, C-suites, and conference rooms across the country, the rapid pace of AI innovation is capturing the imagination of business leaders. Yet, amid this enthusiasm, there is a concerning trend, namely that many...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Auto Insurer Settles With New York AG Over Insurance Application Platform Security Issues

The New York Attorney General recently entered into an assurance of discontinuance with Root Insurance Company following a 2021 data incident. According to the AG, the threat actors obtained people’s drivers’ license numbers...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

5 Common Pitfalls in IT Disaster Recovery (and How to Avoid Them)

Even the strongest IT/DR plans can fail if they aren’t proactive about avoiding these common mistakes. When systems go down, business grinds to a halt. Downtime leads to $9,000 in losses per minute on average, damaged...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Healthcare Privacy Compliance Academy - March 24th - 27th, Chicago, IL

HCCA's Healthcare Privacy Compliance Academy is a three-and-a-half-day interactive education program with a focus on the vast body of privacy laws and regulations in place to help you protect PHI and other critical data. Our...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Coast Guard Tightens Up Cybersecurity Regulations

The maritime industry has become a prime target for hackers. In the last few years, it has seen a steep increase in the number of shipping-related cyberattacks. The recent surge marks a new and pressing challenge for ports...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

OCR Enforcement Activity: Trends and Insights From a Limited Sample

Arecent report put the odds of an asteroid hitting the earth in December 2032 at 3.1%—which is 3,100 times more likely than an organization resolving an enforcement action with the U.S. Department of Health and Human...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Seeing is Believing: A Civil Money Penalty With Warby Parker Following Cybersecurity Incident

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On February 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $1.5 million civil money penalty (CMP) against Warby Parker, Inc. (WP). WP is a manufacturer and online...more

StoneTurn

Do You Know Who Your Employee Is? Mitigating DPRK IT Worker Risk

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North Korean IT operatives are infiltrating U.S. and Western companies using stolen or fabricated identities, VPNs, and U.S.-based co-conspirators to gain unauthorized access to corporate systems. These insider threats pose...more

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[Event] Higher Education Compliance Conference - June 2nd - 4th, Orlando, FL

Get the latest insights in higher education compliance - Does your role involve: - Conducting Title IX investigations? - Overseeing compliance education and training at an institute of higher learning? - Managing...more

Bodman

Resolutions for Healthcare Providers: Part 1 of 2 – Cybersecurity, Privacy and HIPAA Compliance

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As the new year begins, it is useful to review your practice’s processes and policies to ensure that the practice operates with efficiency and remains compliant with ever-changing healthcare regulations....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Cyber Threats in Public Finance: Protecting Transactions from Wire Fraud

A recent cyberattack on a Michigan township has exposed weaknesses in the bond-closing process. In this incident, hackers stole over $25 million in bond proceeds by using spoofed email addresses to provide fraudulent wire...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Season of Enforcement: OCR Announces Its Sixth Enforcement Action of 2025

With 2025 barely three weeks old, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has already announced six enforcement actions for the new year. Particularly significant is the advancement of...more

Ankura

Enhancing Cross-Border e-Discovery and Data Breach Investigations with AI

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Today’s interconnected world presents significant challenges for managing cross-border e-discovery and data breach investigations. These processes—critical for legal proceedings and cybersecurity—are often complicated by...more

Fisher Phillips

PEOs Need to Prepare for Increased Cybersecurity Requirements Thanks to Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Revisions

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With the HIPAA Security Rule set to undergo a massive overhaul to boost cybersecurity protections, PEOs need to take note. After all, as stewards of worksite employee and client company data – and as sponsors of group health...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Who needs a WISP, and why?

A Written Information Security Plan, or “WISP,” is essential for any organization that handles sensitive personal information. Here’s a quick breakdown of who needs a WISP and why, as well as a checklist to develop one:...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

OCR Proposed Tighter Security Rules for HIPAA Regulated Entities, including Business Associates and Group Health Plans

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As the healthcare sector continues to be a top target for cyber criminals, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule (scheduled to be published in the Federal Register January 6). It...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Healthcare Privacy Compliance Academy - January 27th - 30th, Orlando, FL

HCCA's Healthcare Privacy Compliance Academy is a three-and-a-half-day interactive education program with a focus on the vast body of privacy laws and regulations in place to help you protect PHI and other critical data. Our...more

Mayer Brown

Trends in US Cybersecurity Regulation

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As cybersecurity rules proliferate, companies must navigate a maze of new, and often overlapping, proactive and reactive cybersecurity requirements and guidance. This Legal Update surveys new cybersecurity rules and...more

Maynard Nexsen

Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act: A New Era for Healthcare Cybersecurity

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In September 2024, Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act, which is new legislation aimed to improve healthcare cybersecurity by imposing greater...more

Hinckley Allen

10 Critical Steps: Your Organization’s Cyberattack Prevention Checklist

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Organizations can prevent cyberattacks and minimize liability risks by reviewing and implementing these 10 important steps: Adopt a Zero Trust Network Access Framework, which requires all users to be authenticated,...more

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