On July 27, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) separately settled three enforcement actions with broker-dealers and investment advisers for alleged deficiencies relating to the prevention of customer identity theft, in violation of … [Read more] about SEC Settles Enforcement Actions with Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisors for Identity Protection Deficiencies
UK Information Commissioner’s Office Issues Warning on Ransomware Payments
On July 8, 2022, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (UK ICO) together with the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), published a joint letter asking the Law Society of England & Wales to remind its members that they should not advise … [Read more] about UK Information Commissioner’s Office Issues Warning on Ransomware Payments
CPPA Formal Rulemaking Began on July 8, 2022
On July 8, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency (the “CPPA” or “Agency”) began the formal rulemaking process to adopt regulations implementing the amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”) introduced by the California … [Read more] about CPPA Formal Rulemaking Began on July 8, 2022
New Cybersecurity Rules In India Impose Strict Reporting Requirements and Steep Penalties
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (“CERT-In”) issued Directions on April 28, 2022 “to strengthen the cybersecurity in the country” and that has significant implications for the cybersecurity landscape. Effective June 27, 2022, the … [Read more] about New Cybersecurity Rules In India Impose Strict Reporting Requirements and Steep Penalties
California Privacy Protection Agency Initiates Notice and Comment Period for CCPA Regulations
The California Privacy Protection Agency (the “CPPA”) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, as anticipated, for amendments to regulations the California Attorney General promulgated in 2020, and to propose new regulations under the CPPA’s … [Read more] about California Privacy Protection Agency Initiates Notice and Comment Period for CCPA Regulations