Since 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has engaged in an increasing number of privacy and data security enforcement actions. The scope of the Commission’s jurisdiction over carriers has also dramatically increased – at least … [Read more] about FTC and FCC Sign Consumer Protection MOU
Moody’s Identifies Cyber Risk As Key Factor in Credit Ratings
In a report released November 23, Moody’s Investors Service announced that the implications of cyber threats could start taking a higher priority in its credit analysis. Moody's said it views cyber threats as similar to other extraordinary event … [Read more] about Moody’s Identifies Cyber Risk As Key Factor in Credit Ratings
FTC’s Ability to Regulate Data Security Potentially Limited in FTC v. LabMD
A November 13, 2015 decision from the Federal Trade Commission’s Chief Administrative Law Judge, D. Michael Chappell, calls into question FTC enforcement in the data privacy space. The case began when the FTC filed a complaint on August 28, 2013 … [Read more] about FTC’s Ability to Regulate Data Security Potentially Limited in FTC v. LabMD
Updated Schrems ECJ / Safe Harbor Ruling FAQs
Alston & Bird has published an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the decision by the European Court of Justice holding that the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework is invalid (also known as the Schrems decision). The FAQs are designed … [Read more] about Updated Schrems ECJ / Safe Harbor Ruling FAQs
Alston & Bird Partners Speak at NAWL General Counsel Institute
Kim Peretti, partner and co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Cybersecurity Preparedness & Response Team, and Allison Ryan, partner, were speakers in the session "The Role of In-House Counsel in Cybersecurity in Both the Pre- and Post-Breach … [Read more] about Alston & Bird Partners Speak at NAWL General Counsel Institute