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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

DOJ Issues Data Breach Guidance

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On Wednesday, April 29, 2015, the Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) Cybersecurity Unit issued new, detailed guidance on data breach incident response best practices.  The document was announced at an … [Read more] about DOJ Issues Data Breach Guidance

Kim Peretti Quoted by CIO on Talking To Boards About Cybersecurity Risks

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Kim Peretti, co-chair of the firm’s Security Incident Management & Response Team, was quoted in a CIO article on April 27 titled, “Boards are on high alert over security threats.” The risk of a cyberattack is a concern that is fast becoming … [Read more] about Kim Peretti Quoted by CIO on Talking To Boards About Cybersecurity Risks

FTC Settles With Retail Tracking Firm Regarding Alleged Opt-out Misrepresentation

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On April 23, 2015, the FTC and Nomi Technologies, Inc. (“Nomi”) settled the FTC's misrepresentation charges related to Nomi's “Listen” service, a multiple sensor technology that allows retailers to measure consumers’ in-store movements. Nomi’s … [Read more] about FTC Settles With Retail Tracking Firm Regarding Alleged Opt-out Misrepresentation