Data Privacy & Security News and Trends
Data Privacy & Security News and Trends
On April 25, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced a settlement with Yahoo that constituted its first enforcement action against a public company for failing to disclose a data breach.
This settlement demonstrates that companies in post-data breach environments must engage in a thorough, fulsome analysis of whether to disclose the cybersecurity incident in their…
The 2018 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly recently concluded after considering approximately 3700 bills and resolutions during the 60-day session. Several privacy-related bills were on the legislative agenda, but few were enacted into law.
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As highlighted in January, the General Assembly this year continued its efforts to address the…
U.S. Senate leaders may be close to reaching an agreement on a legislative proposal that would establish a national data breach notification and security standard (the Data Acquisition and Technology Accountability and Security Act) which would streamline nationwide reporting requirements for businesses. However, there are a plethora of reasons it may not make…
A “white hat” is an ethical computer hacker who specializes in penetration testing and other testing methodologies to ensure the security of an organization’s information systems. According to the Ethical Hacking Council, “The goal of the ethical hacker is to help the organization take pre-emptive measures against malicious attacks by attacking the system himself…
On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect. Are you ready?
Who’s affected?
Organizations, anywhere in the world, that process the personal data of European Union (EU) residents should pay attention to GDPR and its territorial scope.
If you collect personal data or behavioral information from someone in the EU…
As previously reported, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously voted to approve additional guidance for reporting cybersecurity risks last month. However, it is unclear what, if any, impact the new guidance will have on the rate of SEC enforcement actions in the coming months.
According to a recent study by the NYU…
The one-year transitional period under the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies expired on March 1, 2018. Financial services companies that are regulated by NYDFS now face additional requirements for assessing, monitoring, testing and reporting on the integrity and security of their information systems and the overall effectiveness of their cybersecurity programs.
Overview of New York Cybersecurity Regulations
The NYDFS cybersecurity regulations became effective on March 1, 2017, and the initial 180-day transitional period expired on August 28, 2017. The regulations that took effect last year require all covered entities to implement a cybersecurity program that identifies and protects against cybersecurity risks and adopt comprehensive policies and procedures for the protection of the company’s information systems and nonpublic information. The cybersecurity regulations apply to any organization operating under or required to operate under a NYDFS license, registration, charter, certificate, permit, accreditation or similar authorization under the New York Banking Law, Insurance Law or Financial Services Law. Click here for more information about the requirements of the regulations that took effect last year.
Additional Actions Required to Achieve Compliance
On March 1, 2018, additional requirements under the cybersecurity regulations took effect. In addition to the requirements that took effect last year, covered entities that are subject to the cybersecurity regulations must implement the following additional cybersecurity measures:
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On February 28, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted its third Privacy Con conference in Washington D.C., an event that highlights research and facilitates discussion of the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security. The FTC welcomes privacy and data security researches to inform it of their latest findings, and…
Last week, as previously reported, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously voted to approve additional guidance for reporting cybersecurity risks. The release of this guidance underscores the SEC’s intent to prioritize cybersecurity compliance in 2018. The SEC may bring action against boilerplate cybersecurity disclosures that are not specifically tailored to address unique…
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) will be applicable as of May 25, 2018. The (high) level of penalties under the GDPR will become one of the core issues for companies. Indeed the GDPR is based on the European fundamental rights to privacy and data protection and could potentially apply outside the European Union.
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