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IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 proposed by Senate Cybersecurity Caucus

On August 1, 2017, the Senate Cybersecurity Caucus introduced the “Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017,” bi-partisan legislation focused on establishing minimum security requirements for the federal procurement of Internet connected devices (#IoT). The legislation is directed at vendors who supply IoT devices to the federal government. It requires that such products are …

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3 More Key Cybersecurity Takeaways General Counsel Should Learn Learn from Yahoo

A good friend recently shared with me the article Verizon GC on the Lessons Learned from Deal with Yahoo (use Linkedin for paywall access) because he thought it would be valuable information to add to my own cybersecurity knowledge toolbox. Given the experience Verizon’s GC has gained through this process, when he talks about lessons […]

5 Key Takeaways from Verizon’s GC on Lessons Learned from Yahoo Deal

A good friend recently shared with me the article Verizon GC on the Lessons Learned from Deal with Yahoo (use Linkedin for paywall access) because he thought it would be valuable information to add to my own cybersecurity knowledge toolbox. Given the experience Verizon’s GC has gained through this process, when he talks about lessons …

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Critical Steps Companies Must Take to Comply with New York’s Cybersecurity Rules – Ethical Boardroom

New York’s Cybersecurity Regulations went into effect on March 1, 2017 and their impact could reach farther than you think — including to small and mid-sized companies that do not do business in New York and are not in the financial services industries. And, they require direct involvement by the Board of Directors. Is your …

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Learn More About the NLJ’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Trailblazers for Data Privacy Day!

What better way is there to celebrate Data Privacy Day than by learning more about the most recent list of Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Law Trailblazers as published by the National Law Journal? If you are so inclined, here you go: Trailblazers!

New York Cybersecurity Regulations Delayed, Being Revised

Photo Credit: Photo Credit: Marco Verch Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 (no changes were made to the image) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en The New York Department of Financial Services has pushed back the effective date of its Cybersecurity Regulations from January 1, 2017 to March 1, 2017. This is to give the NYDFS time to significantly revise the proposed Cybersecurity …

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Top 3 CFAA Takeaways from Facebook v. Power Ventures Case in Ninth Circuit

Here are my top 3 key Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) takeaways from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ Order and Amended Opinion issued on December 9, 2016 in Facebook, Inc. v. Power Ventures, Inc. 1.  A violation of the CFAA can occur when someone “has no permission to access a computer or when such permission …

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Is Key Claim Missing from Pastor’s Lawsuit Over Wife’s Nude Pics Emailed to Swinger Site?

Should a claim for [YOU GUESS] have been included in this lawsuit? See my thoughts below and share your thoughts. The Allegations Behind the Lawsuit A legal team led by Gloria Allred made news by suing Toyota (and others) on behalf of a Frisco, Texas pastor and his wife, Tim  and Claire Gautreaux, alleging that a …

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7 Strategies To Win the Cyber “Space Race” – Cybersecurity Policy Ideas for Trump Administration

“To truly make America safe, we must make cybersecurity a major priority for both the government and the private sector.”  -Donald Trump Taking a page from the “avoidance of disaster handbook,” the article below sets out 7 strategies that both your company (and the government of the United States) could pursue to better protect its …

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Yes, Officers & Directors Can Be Held Personally Liable for Their Company’s Data Breach – Here’s Why

“Can I be held personally liable for my company’s data breach?”

That is one of the questions I am asked most frequently. The answer is “YES!” though the usual reasons provided are not nearly as straightforward as the one discussed in the video below.