All Blog postsA new year is once again upon us, which means people across the world will resolve to exercise more, eat healthier, eliminate financial debt and, most importantly, enhance their cybersecurity practices over the coming year. Good luck to all in this time-honored annual quest!
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Cybersecurity Resolutions for 2020 Posted on: January 03, 2020 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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‘Tis The Season: Online Shopping Tips Posted on: December 02, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityOnline shopping is a great way to save time and money, especially over the holidays. However, it can leave you – and your information – vulnerable to malicious actors ready to exploit holiday shoppers. Make your data privacy a priority this holiday season by taking time for some simple cybersecurity-related precautions.
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Amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act Signed Into Law Posted on: October 25, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityAs we near the January 1, 2020 effective date of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California legislature has passed seven amendments to the expansive privacy statute: AB 25, 874, 1130, 1146, 1202, 1355, and 1564. Notably, the amendments alleviate some business concerns by expanding a business’ ability to verify consumer requests under the CCPA.
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Illinois Amends Student Online Personal Protection Act, Adding Data Breach Notification Provisions Posted on: September 17, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityOn August 23, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law the Student Online Personal Protection Act of 2019 (SOPPA). Amending the previous version of SOPPA, this ambitious legislation gives parents greater control over student data, imposes new breach notification requirements, and regulates the collection and use of student data.
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Business Email Compromises: Tips for Prevention & Response Posted on: September 03, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityMalicious attackers continue to use email platforms for nefarious purposes. The resulting email account compromises can present multiple dangers to a business, including to the basic security of its network and sensitive information, and the malicious use of secondary sources of money.
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Shutting Down the Factory: Why the Manufacturing Sector Must Pay More Attention to Cyber Attackers Posted on: July 23, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityOn any given day, the manufacturing business is fraught with challenges, from supply chain issues to personnel matters, pricing strategies, competition, and customer acquisition. The last thing a company needs or wants is to be a target in the crosshairs of overseas criminals who treat the company’s operating capital as a piggy bank to be cracked open.
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CCPA’s Final Requirements in Flux, with Six Months to Go to Comply - Part 3 of 3: Trends and Planning – What it All Means Posted on: June 07, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityOn June 28, 2018, the state of California enacted and then-Governor Jerry Brown signed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) into law. The CCPA is a robust piece of legislation that substantially expanded the privacy rights of California residents regarding the collection, use, sale, and disclosure of their personal information by certain for-profit businesses that operate or do business in California. The final installment of this three-part series will cover trends and planning.
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CCPA’s Final Requirements in Flux, with Six Months to Go to Comply - Part 2 of 3: General Observations on Pending Amendments to the CCPA Posted on: June 05, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityOn June 28, 2018, the state of California enacted and then-Governor Jerry Brown signed the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) into law. The CCPA is a robust piece of legislation that substantially expanded the privacy rights of California residents regarding the collection, use, sale, and disclosure of their personal information by certain for-profit businesses that operate or do business in California. Part 2 of this three-part series will look at pending amendments to the CCPA.
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CCPA’s Final Requirements in Flux, with Six Months to Go to Comply - Part 1 of 3: Where Does the Law Stand Now? Posted on: June 03, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityOn June 28, 2018, the state of California enacted and then-Governor Jerry Brown signed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) into law. The CCPA is a robust piece of legislation that substantially expanded the privacy rights of California residents regarding the collection, use, sale, and disclosure of their personal information by certain for-profit businesses that operate or do business in California. Part 1 of this three-part series will examine the current state of the law.
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Legislative Alert: Arkansas Amends Personal Information Protection Act Posted on: April 29, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityOn April 15, 2019, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed House Bill 1943 into law (now referred to as Act 1030), amending the Personal Information Protection Act, Arkansas Code § 4-110-101 et seq. Act 1030 expands the definition of “personal information” as used in the Personal Information Protection Act and also introduces key new requirements that relate to data breach notification.
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Illinois Expands the Definition of “Injury” Under the Biometric Information Privacy Act Posted on: March 01, 2019 In: Data Privacy & CybersecurityA recent decision issued by the Supreme Court of Illinois seems to stand for the proposition that the risk of harm to an individual stemming from a violation of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act is so great that an impacted individual need not establish actual harm or injury to bring a claim. Rather, according to the Supreme Court of Illinois, exposure to the risk of actual harm or injury, standing alone, is sufficient.
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