The landscape of data security regulation within the European Union will likely change drastically over the next few years. In just the latest indicator of this regulatory revolution, the European Commission adopted on May 6, 2015 the heavily … [Read more] about The Digital Single Market Strategy and EU Data Security Policies
Peter Swire on Passage of USA FREEDOM Act
In an article published yesterday, Peter Swire reviews the recent passage of the USA FREEDOM Act. Perhaps most notably, the Act eliminates the bulk collection of telephone metadata by the National Security Agency. Swire calls the Act, “the biggest … [Read more] about Peter Swire on Passage of USA FREEDOM Act
RadioShack Agrees to Significant Limitations in Sale of Customer Data Following Pressure from State Regulators and the FTC
In what may become viewed as the de facto standard for selling customer information in bankruptcies, a Delaware bankruptcy court approved, on May 20, 2015, a multi-party agreement that would substantially limit RadioShack’s ability to sell 117 … [Read more] about RadioShack Agrees to Significant Limitations in Sale of Customer Data Following Pressure from State Regulators and the FTC
FTC Looks “More Favorably” Upon Companies That Report Data Breaches to Law Enforcement
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it views companies that report data breaches to appropriate law enforcers “more favorably” than those companies that are less cooperative. Mark Eichorn, Assistant Director in the Bureau of … [Read more] about FTC Looks “More Favorably” Upon Companies That Report Data Breaches to Law Enforcement
Alston & Bird issues a Privacy and Security ADVISORY on Russia’s new Data Localization Law
Today, Alston & Bird issued a Privacy and Security ADVISORY on Russia’s new Data Localization Law will take effect in September, 2015. Penalties for non-compliance can be severe, including suspension of offending websites. Our Privacy & Data … [Read more] about Alston & Bird issues a Privacy and Security ADVISORY on Russia’s new Data Localization Law