On April 1, 2015, the White House unveiled Executive Order 13694, which authorizes the Treasury Department to sanction entities outside of the United States that engage in “cyber-enabled activities” that are “reasonably likely to result in, or have … [Read more] about President Obama Signs Executive Order Authorizing Sanctions for Cyber Attacks, Use of Stolen Data
FCC Advisory Group Issues Cyber Risk Management Report
On March 18, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) approved the Final Report on cybersecurity risk management and best practices issued by Working Group 4 (“WG4”) of its Communications, Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council … [Read more] about FCC Advisory Group Issues Cyber Risk Management Report
FTC Finalizes Order With TRUSTe On Privacy Seal Program
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued its final decision and order arising from its previously-disclosed settlement with TRUSTe stemming from the FTC’s complaint alleging that TRUSTe failed to conduct promised annual recertification of … [Read more] about FTC Finalizes Order With TRUSTe On Privacy Seal Program
California Health Care Facility Breach Statute Updated: Changes Effective Now
As a result of recent breaches – including breaches of health information and information held by health insurers – a great deal of attention has recently been focused on state data breach notification requirements. Most States have general data … [Read more] about California Health Care Facility Breach Statute Updated: Changes Effective Now
Montana Broadens Data Breach Notification Law
Montana has amended the state’s data breach notification law to both broaden the definition of “personal information” that triggers individual notice and to require notice to the state’s attorney general. The changes become effective on October 1, … [Read more] about Montana Broadens Data Breach Notification Law