Alston & Bird Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Blog

Kristy Brown Comments On TCPA Issues In Inside Counsel

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Kristy Brown, partner and co-chair of the firm’s Privacy and Data Security Litigation Group, was interviewed by Inside Counsel about the uptick of Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) litigation and what companies should do to reduce their … [Read more] about Kristy Brown Comments On TCPA Issues In Inside Counsel

Paula Stannard Authors Bloomberg BNA Article on Business Associates HIPAA Compliance

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Paula Stannard, one of the practice leaders of the firm’s HIPAA Privacy & Security Team authored, “Business Associates’ HIPAA Compliance: Should Covered Entities Be Concerned?” in Bloomberg BNA’s Health IT Law & Industry Report. The … [Read more] about Paula Stannard Authors Bloomberg BNA Article on Business Associates HIPAA Compliance

Virginia Becomes First State To Mandate Advanced Credit Card Security for State Agencies

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On May 5, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Directive 5 (2015), which requires the state's technology and finance secretaries, treasurer and comptroller to update Virginia’s main purchasing card program to include advanced … [Read more] about Virginia Becomes First State To Mandate Advanced Credit Card Security for State Agencies

The Supreme Court To Resolve Whether a Violation of a Statutory Right Confers Article III Standing

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The Supreme Court’s recent decision to hear the appeal in Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins may have significant implications for data breach litigation in particular and consumer class action litigation generally. At issue is whether a plaintiff who has … [Read more] about The Supreme Court To Resolve Whether a Violation of a Statutory Right Confers Article III Standing