On April 17, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a press release, announcing that the FTC is seeking public comments to explore mobile security issues. The press release refers to the mobile security forum held last … [Read more] about FTC Invites Public Comments on Mobile Security
Jim Harvey to Speak at National Association of Corporate Directors Program on Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks
Jim Harvey, co-chair of the firm’s Privacy & Data Security practice and the Security Incident Management and Response Team, will be a featured speaker during an April 16 program sponsored by the National Association of Corporate … [Read more] about Jim Harvey to Speak at National Association of Corporate Directors Program on Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks
Kentucky Becomes 47th State To Require Data Breach Notification; Adds Restrictions on use of “Student Data”
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear signed a data breach notification bill on April 10, adding Kentucky to the ranks of U.S. states requiring notice to individuals in the event of a data breach and leaving Alabama, New Mexico and South Dakota as the … [Read more] about Kentucky Becomes 47th State To Require Data Breach Notification; Adds Restrictions on use of “Student Data”
DOJ and FTC Issue Antitrust Policy Statement on Cybersecurity Information Sharing
On April 10, 2014, The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) (collectively, the “Agencies”) issued a policy statement on the sharing of cybersecurity information. The policy … [Read more] about DOJ and FTC Issue Antitrust Policy Statement on Cybersecurity Information Sharing
Iowa Updates Data Breach Notification Law to Add Paper Records, AG Notice Requirement
Iowa Governor Terry Brandstad has signed Senate File 2259, an act modifying provisions applicable to personal information security breach notification requirements. Iowa’s law will now require notice of breaches of unauthorized acquisition of … [Read more] about Iowa Updates Data Breach Notification Law to Add Paper Records, AG Notice Requirement