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
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
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
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
NAIC Publishes Principles for Effective Cybersecurity
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 … [Read more] about NAIC Publishes Principles for Effective Cybersecurity