On September 13, 2016, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the issuance of proposed “first-in-the-nation” cybersecurity regulations for entities regulated by the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS), including jurisdictional banks, insurance … [Read more] about New York State Financial Services Regulator Issues Proposed Cybersecurity Regulations
German DPA Publishes First Privacy Shield Guidelines, Requires German-Law Contracts for Transfers
On June 7, 2016, the European Commission adopted the US-EU Privacy Shield. Companies that self-certify under Privacy Shield with the US Department of Commerce – dubbed “Privacy Shield organizations” – are thus officially recognized by the EU as … [Read more] about German DPA Publishes First Privacy Shield Guidelines, Requires German-Law Contracts for Transfers
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Issues Emergency Preparedness Requirements That Address Cyber-Attacks
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a final rule on September 8th, 2016 establishing national emergency preparedness requirements for providers and suppliers participating in Medicare and Medicaid in response to … [Read more] about Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Issues Emergency Preparedness Requirements That Address Cyber-Attacks
Report Suggests Organizations Still Vulnerable to Credential Management and Network Segmentation Attacks
The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) published its 2016 mid-year review on August 22, 2016, highlighting large incidents of malware infections, with particular emphasis on ransomware and click fraud malware. In contrast … [Read more] about Report Suggests Organizations Still Vulnerable to Credential Management and Network Segmentation Attacks
Eighth Circuit Decision Interpreting Spokeo Shows Impact of Supreme Court Decision on Privacy Actions
In issuing its decision in Braitberg v. Charter Communications, the Eighth Circuit recently became the first federal appellate court to issue a published opinion interpreting Spokeo and, as predicted, shows that the Supreme Court’s ruling will have a … [Read more] about Eighth Circuit Decision Interpreting Spokeo Shows Impact of Supreme Court Decision on Privacy Actions