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Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Blog Posts From June 2019
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Blog: Ransomware Reminders: Implementing Best Practices & Avoiding the Biggest Mistakes
Date: June 27, 2019
Title: Ransomware Reminders: Implementing Best Practices & Avoiding the Biggest Mistakes
Summary: Ransomware continues to ravage systems across the globe in part because, unlike more typical malware, its lifespan on a computer is incredibly short. Recent strains like Ryuk and BitPaymer encrypt files and deliver their ransomware messages within seconds of appearance on a victim’s computer, leaving little time for detection and defense. The FBI recently alerted data security professionals worldwide to be aware of yet another new variant – this one called RobbinHood – that follows similar attack vectors....
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Blog: CCPA’s Final Requirements in Flux, with Six Months to Go to Comply - Part 3 of 3: Trends and Planning – What it All Means
Date: June 07, 2019
Title: CCPA’s Final Requirements in Flux, with Six Months to Go to Comply - Part 3 of 3: Trends and Planning – What it All Means
Summary: On 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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Blog: 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
Date: June 05, 2019
Title: 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
Summary: On 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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Blog: CCPA’s Final Requirements in Flux, with Six Months to Go to Comply - Part 1 of 3: Where Does the Law Stand Now?
Date: June 03, 2019
Title: CCPA’s Final Requirements in Flux, with Six Months to Go to Comply - Part 1 of 3: Where Does the Law Stand Now?
Summary: On 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....