On October 6, 2021, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced the launch of the Department of Justice’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. The Department plans to use civil enforcement tools to “pursue…those who are government contractors who … [Read more] about Department of Justice Announces New Civil Fraud Cybersecurity Enforcement Team
China’s First Comprehensive Personal Information Protection Law – Key Takeaways
On August 20, 2021, China’s first comprehensive Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”) was passed into law. The Cybersecurity Law, the Data Security Law, and the PIPL of China are the three pillars of China’s data protection framework, which … [Read more] about China’s First Comprehensive Personal Information Protection Law – Key Takeaways
California Federal Court Dismisses Data Security-Related Securities Fraud Class Action
A California federal court has dismissed a putative securities fraud class action alleging that a large title insurer that disclosed a data security incident in May 2019 made false and misleading statements related to its data security practices and … [Read more] about California Federal Court Dismisses Data Security-Related Securities Fraud Class Action
California Privacy Protection Agency Issues Notice of Invitation for Preliminary Comments on Proposed Rulemaking
On September 22, 2021, the California Privacy Protection Agency (the “Agency”) issued to the public an invitation to submit preliminary comments on proposed rulemaking under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The Agency is accepting comments … [Read more] about California Privacy Protection Agency Issues Notice of Invitation for Preliminary Comments on Proposed Rulemaking
Key Takeaways from OFAC’s Updated Ransomware Advisory
On September 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an “Updated Advisory on Potential Sanctions Risks for Facilitating Ransomware Payments.” While this advisory explicitly supersedes OFAC’s … [Read more] about Key Takeaways from OFAC’s Updated Ransomware Advisory