On February 22, 2012, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced an agreement with the operators of the six major “app stores” to provide consumers an opportunity to review an app’s privacy policy before downloading … [Read more] about California AG and Major App Store Platforms Announce Agreement On Privacy Policies For Mobile Apps while European Mobile Carriers Publish Privacy Guidelines for Mobile Apps
HIPAA/HITECH Act Privacy Rule Coming Soon?
It is being widely reported that the HIPAA/HITECH Act Omnibus Final Rule will be issued in March 2012. This omnibus rule is expected to include: A final breach notification rule. A final HIPAA Enforcement Rule, implementing changes mandated by the … [Read more] about HIPAA/HITECH Act Privacy Rule Coming Soon?
European Commission Releases Final Draft of Proposed Overhaul of Data Protection Regulation in Europe
The European Commission has released its final draft proposal for comprehensive reform of data protection standards in the European Union. This draft of a proposed new General Data Protection Regulation (the “Regulation”) is largely consistent with … [Read more] about European Commission Releases Final Draft of Proposed Overhaul of Data Protection Regulation in Europe
Draft Regulation Prepared by the European Commission Proposes Fundamental Changes in European Union Privacy and Data Security Standards
The European Commission has prepared and circulated a draft new General Data Protection Regulation (the “Regulation”). The draft is consistent with many of the expectations the Commission set in its November, 2010, communication titled, … [Read more] about Draft Regulation Prepared by the European Commission Proposes Fundamental Changes in European Union Privacy and Data Security Standards
House Committee on Intelligence Overwhelmingly Passes Cybersecurity Legislation
Yesterday, the House Intelligence Committee passed H.R. 3523, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, by a nearly unanimous vote of 17-1. The legislation, which was introduced Wednesday by Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-MI), … [Read more] about House Committee on Intelligence Overwhelmingly Passes Cybersecurity Legislation