Kim Peretti, partner and co-chair of the firm’s Cybersecurity Preparedness & Response Team, was quoted in an InsideCybersecurity daily news report on October 2 titled, “Amid regulatory fears, boards improve on cybersecurity.” A recent report … [Read more] about Kim Peretti Quoted by InsideCybersecurity on Board Involvement in Cybersecurity
European Court of Justice Strikes Down Safe Harbor
In a momentous judgment, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) today invalidated the European Commission’s decision establishing the E.U.-US Safe Harbor for transfers of personal data (“Safe Harbor Decision”). The ruling was made with record … [Read more] about European Court of Justice Strikes Down Safe Harbor
PCI Security Standards Council Publishes Data Breach Response Guidance
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI-SSC) has released new guidance on its website advising merchants how to deal with a data breach. The guidance particularly details when a PCI Forensic Investigator (PFI) will be required, and provides tips on … [Read more] about PCI Security Standards Council Publishes Data Breach Response Guidance
Alston & Bird Conducts Cybersecurity Preparedness and Response Training with Industry Experts
Alston & Bird’s Cybersecurity Preparedness and Response (CPR) team recently partnered with Stroz Friedberg and Brunswick Group to conduct a comprehensive, all day breach preparedness and response training session for A&B team members. … [Read more] about Alston & Bird Conducts Cybersecurity Preparedness and Response Training with Industry Experts
Swire Challenges Factual Basis of Schrems Decision
In an article published today, Senior Counsel Peter Swire challenges the factual basis for the Advocate General’s recent opinion in the so-called “Schrems case” against the E.U.-U.S. Safe Harbor framework. Thousands of U.S. businesses rely on the … [Read more] about Swire Challenges Factual Basis of Schrems Decision