Law Brief: The Requirements of the SHIELD Act and Other Recommendations for Virtual Business Operations
Will the SHIELD Act Accomplish Its Goal of Effectively Combatting Patent Trolls?
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
In an era where digital information flows ceaselessly, the specter of data breaches looms large. Whether these breaches are the result of deliberate attacks or unintentional leaks, they can range from being merely...more
On April 17, the Washington legislature passed the My Health My Data Act (MHMD Act), which includes some of the most restrictive provisions in any U.S. state privacy law....more
When it comes to ensuring enterprise data is safe, understanding recent rulings from different regulatory bodies and how they affect your organization is a vital first step, followed by reasonable measures to further...more
Earlier this month, the New York Attorney General’s Office issued findings of its investigation into a data security incident involving EyeMed Vision Care LLC (“EyeMed”) as well as the agreement that it entered into with the...more
As businesses find useful new ways to harness the evolving technology that captures and analyzes human biometric data, legal regulation of such technology’s usage is also developing, responding to concerns about personal...more
Global data privacy legislation has steadily advanced over the past several years, with one of the most comprehensive and well-known laws being the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), governing personal data...more
Effective July 9, 2021, certain retail and hospitality businesses that collect and use “biometric identifier information” from customers will need to post conspicuous notices near all customer entrances to their facilities. ...more
On January 6, 2021, a bipartisan group of New York State lawmakers introduced Assembly Bill 27, the latest version of proposed privacy legislation that would allow consumers to sue companies for improperly using or retaining...more
Is it hyperbolic to say that never before have we seen a quieter, yet more anticipated and welcome end to a year than in 2020? For some, 2020 is a year the sooner forgotten, the better. In data privacy and security law, a lot...more
2020 has been a busy year in privacy law both domestically and around the globe. Some of the most striking developments included enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and passage of the California Privacy...more
In this election cycle, technology and internet policy is a persistent factor across multiple issue areas. With implications for national security, economic equality, infrastructure and market regulation, the next...more
Intellectual Property Co-chair Amy Goldsmith and Co-Founder & Managing Partner at AcceleratingCFO Brian Califano join Litigation Partner and host Rich Schoenstein to chat about “The Requirements of the SHIELD Act and Other...more
On March 21, 2020, the last of the features of the NY Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (“SHIELD Act”) became effective: its data security requirements. The SHIELD Act is a sweeping statute governing...more
While some regulations have been relaxed a bit to provide flexibility during shelter-in-place or other restrictive measures, one area that is generally not slowing down is privacy and cybersecurity. The past few years have...more
The full set of amendments to New York’s data breach notification law enacted through the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act in July 2019 came into effect on March 21, 2020. The law now requires that...more
Effective March 21, 2020, the New York SHIELD Act imposes data security requirements on most businesses that own or license computerized data that includes the “private information” (defined below) of New York residents. In...more
While businesses grapple with the COVID-19 crisis, data privacy and data security regulation remains a pressing concern. Some significant state laws regarding data privacy and security have gone into effect in 2020, such as...more
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP is pleased to provide you with the Compliance News Flash, which includes current news briefs relevant to background screening, immigration and data privacy, for the benefit and interest of our...more
By March 21, 2020, nearly every business - not only those that conduct business in New York State - that owns or licenses computerized data that includes the private information of any New York State resident, will be...more
On March 21, 2020, companies will need to comply with yet another data privacy and security law when the New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act ("NY SHIELD Act") takes effect. The SHIELD Act is unique in...more
Companies should take note of two imminent developments in New York in the area of cybersecurity regulation: enforcement of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation (Regulation) and the...more
Today is World Data Privacy Day, an international event aimed at raising awareness about data privacy and protection. At Bond, we are participating by prompting dialogue about changes in the legal landscape of data privacy,...more
January 28th marks Data Privacy Day which commemorates the signing of the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data. This international treaty is the first of its kind...more
Practical steps to address cybersecurity threats—what you should do when heightened tension in the Middle East or other events increase the threat of cybersecurity incidents. - When news events or business initiatives turn...more