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States Consider Limiting Employers’ Use of Credit History in Employment Decisions

July 11, 2011 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

Employee privacy rights may soon be bolstered around the nation. Recently, lawmakers in almost half of the states have proposed or approved restrictions on an employer’s use of the credit history of applicants and employees when making … [Read more] about States Consider Limiting Employers’ Use of Credit History in Employment Decisions

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Vermont Data Privacy Law under the First Amendment

June 27, 2011 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

Sorrell v. IMS Health, 564 U.S. __ (June 23, 2011). In a 6-3 decision written by Justice Kennedy, the Supreme Court affirmed the conclusion of the Second Circuit that Vermont’s law that restricts the sale, disclosure and use of pharmacy records … [Read more] about Supreme Court Strikes Down Vermont Data Privacy Law under the First Amendment

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Alston & Bird’s Privacy and Security Practice Nationally Ranked for the Fourth Straight Year by <i>Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business</i>

June 24, 2011 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

In its publicly released rankings for 2011, Chambers USA has again listed Alston & Bird’s Privacy and Security practice among the nation’s leading practices. Chambers highlighted the firm’s commitment to service quality with the … [Read more] about Alston & Bird’s Privacy and Security Practice Nationally Ranked for the Fourth Straight Year by <i>Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business</i>

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on Discussion Draft of the <i>SAFE Data Act</i>

June 15, 2011 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing this morning on a staff discussion draft of the SAFE Data Act, a bill to require greater protection for sensitive consumer data and timely … [Read more] about House Energy and Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on Discussion Draft of the <i>SAFE Data Act</i>

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India Issues Comprehensive Privacy Rules

June 15, 2011 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

India issues extensive Privacy Rules with potentially significant impact on Outsourcing Services On April 11, 2011, India’s Central Government issued the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal … [Read more] about India Issues Comprehensive Privacy Rules

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