In light of the significant changes taking place with the new Obama Administration and the new Congress, this advisory outlines some of the key legislative issues the Alston & Bird Legislative and Public Policy Group expects to be considered over … [Read more] about Outlook for the 111TH Congress & President-Elect Barack Obama
FTC Red Flags Rule Compliance Date Suspended until May 1, 2009
This advisory announces that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has suspended enforcement of the new “Red Flags Rule” until May 1, 2009. This suspension gives creditors and financial institutions additional time to develop and implement written … [Read more] about FTC Red Flags Rule Compliance Date Suspended until May 1, 2009
States Adopting Aggressive New Privacy and Data Security Laws and Regulations
This advisory summarizes selected state legislative and regulatory developments regarding corporate data privacy and security obligations. A series of new laws and regulations enacted in recent months require, among other things: (a) encryption of … [Read more] about States Adopting Aggressive New Privacy and Data Security Laws and Regulations