New Cybersecurity Trend: Data Security and Disposal Laws
2/7/19
By: David Cole & Amy Bender Tales of data breaches flood our news reports these days. By now, you hopefully are aware that all 50 states have laws requiring persons and organizations that own or maintain computerized data that includes personal information to notify affected individuals, and sometimes the government, in the event of a…
California Passes New Comprehensive Data Privacy Law
7/16/18
By: Kacie Manisco California has passed a sweeping data privacy law that will result in dramatic changes to how businesses in the state handle consumer data. AB 375, which will take effect on January 1, 2020, grants consumers more control over and insight into the dissemination of personal information, but imposes significant obligations on certain…
Cybersecurity Deadlines Approaching for Banking, Insurance, and Financial Services Companies
2/8/18
By: David A. Cole Businesses that are subject to the New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) cybersecurity regulations should be aware of upcoming compliance deadlines. Don’t be fooled—these regulations may apply to your business even if you’re not located in New York. The DFS cybersecurity regulations broadly apply to any business “operating under or…
10/27/17
By: Glenn M. Kenna On October 24, 2017, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) adopted the Insurance Data Security Model Law (“Model Law”). The Model Law includes rules covering a broad range of data security, security breach investigation, breach notification, and risk management issues related to nonpublic information. The Model Law applies to insurers, agents,…