On July 7, Colorado became the third state behind California and Virginia to adopt a comprehensive privacy law when Governor Jared Polis signed the Colorado Privacy Act into law. The CPA contains many similarities to the Virginia Consumer Data … [Read more] about Colorado Becomes the Third State to Adopt a General Privacy Law
People’s Republic of China Passes the Data Security Law: A Summary of What We Know
On June 10, 2021, almost exactly three years after the passing of its Cybersecurity Law (CSL), the National People’s Congress of China passed a new Data Security Law (DSL) (click here for an unofficial English translation of the DSL), which … [Read more] about People’s Republic of China Passes the Data Security Law: A Summary of What We Know
NYDFS Issues Guidance on Cybersecurity Controls to Combat Ransomware and Clarifies Reporting Obligations
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued new guidance this week intended to assist organizations in thwarting ransomware attacks. The guidance clarifies the NYDFS’ expectation that NYDFS-regulated companies should “implement these … [Read more] about NYDFS Issues Guidance on Cybersecurity Controls to Combat Ransomware and Clarifies Reporting Obligations
State Legislatures Consider Bans on Ransomware Payments
As ransomware attacks continue to dominate the news cycle, legislation has recently been introduced in several states that would place limits on certain entities’ ability to pay a ransom payment in the event of a ransomware attack. Although the … [Read more] about State Legislatures Consider Bans on Ransomware Payments
Alston & Bird Publishes FAQs – Standard Contractual Clauses for Controllers and Processors in the EU/EEA
Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team answers five questions about the standard contractual clauses that aim to ensure compliance with Articles 28(3) and (4) of the General Data Protection Regulation: Are controllers and processors obliged … [Read more] about Alston & Bird Publishes FAQs – Standard Contractual Clauses for Controllers and Processors in the EU/EEA