Alston & Bird Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Blog

Dominique Shelton Named Most Influential Lawyer in Digital Media and E-Commerce Law by Los Angeles Business Journal

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Dominique Shelton, partner in the firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice and Privacy & Data Security Groups was recently included by the Los Angeles Business Journal in their inaugural, “Most Influential Lawyers: Digital … [Read more] about Dominique Shelton Named Most Influential Lawyer in Digital Media and E-Commerce Law by Los Angeles Business Journal

U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew Emphasizes Cyber-Risks for Financial Institutions

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In remarks delivered earlier this month, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew highlighted the dangers of “cyber intrusions” to financial institutions. Secretary Lew cited more than 250 cyber attacks against U.S. banks and credit unions since … [Read more] about U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew Emphasizes Cyber-Risks for Financial Institutions

FTC Updates Guidelines for Obtaining Parental Consent Applicable to Website Operators and Developers of Children’s Apps

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On July 16, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued revised guidance regarding compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). COPPA and the rules promulgated … [Read more] about FTC Updates Guidelines for Obtaining Parental Consent Applicable to Website Operators and Developers of Children’s Apps

Kim Peretti and Jessica Corley co-author Bloomberg BNA article on Director Liability for Cybersecurity

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Kim Peretti, co-chair of the firm’s Security Incident Management & Response Team, co-authored with Jessica Corley, chair of the firm’s Securities Litigation Group, the Bloomberg BNA article, “Cybersecurity: What Directors Need … [Read more] about Kim Peretti and Jessica Corley co-author Bloomberg BNA article on Director Liability for Cybersecurity