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The FTC Announces It Will Host a “Start with Security” Initiative in September

May 27, 2015 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

On May 13, 2015, Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez announced that the FTC will host an initiative for its “Start with Security” program in September. The FTC unveiled the “Start with Security” program in March at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit. During the unveiling, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Jessica Rich stated that […]

Filed Under: Data Protection, Data Security, Privacy

Nevada Expands Definition of Personal Information In Data Security Statute

May 19, 2015 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

On May 13, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed Assembly Bill 179, which expands the definition of personal information for purposes of Nevada’s data breach notification and data security law. Effective July 1, 2015, personal information will include an individual’s medical identification number or health insurance identification number and a user name, unique identifier or email […]

Filed Under: Data Breach, Data Security, Legislation Tagged With: US State Law

NAIC Publishes Principles for Effective Cybersecurity

April 27, 2015 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Cybersecurity Task Force adopted Principles for Effective Cybersecurity Insurance Regulatory Guidance on April 16, 2015. The document identifies types of safeguards regulators expect insurers to have in place to protect consumers from cybersecurity breaches. The guiding principles are intended to establish insurance regulatory guidance that promotes coordination and […]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity, Data Security

FCC Adopts Consent Order with AT&T Over Alleged Data Security Violations

April 10, 2015 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on April 8 that it had adopted a consent decree between its Enforcement Bureau and AT&T Services, Inc. (AT&T), including a civil penalty of $25 million and a requirement to adopt a comprehensive compliance plan, among other actions.  The consent decree alleges that AT&T “failed to protect the confidentiality” […]

Filed Under: Data Security, Enforcement, Regulation

Kim Peretti and Dominique Shelton Speaking at Georgetown’s 2015 Cybersecurity Law Institute

April 10, 2015 By Cybersecurity Preparedness & Response Team

Kim Peretti and Dominique Shelton will be featured speakers at the 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Law Institute, hosted by Georgetown Law Continuing Legal Education, and co-sponsored by the American Bar Association Cybersecurity Legal Task Force, Bloomberg BNA, and the Center for Internet Security. The Institute, designed by a national advisory board of professionals, will be held on […]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity, Data Security, Events

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