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Helpful FTC Guidance on Cybersecurity for Small and Midsize Companies
It is important for all companies -- especially small and midsize companies -- to have a basic understanding of what the FTC considers to be reasonable cybersecurity. The FTC is known for being one of the more aggressive regulators that are investigating and enforcing (what it views as) inadequate cybersecurity by companies doing business in the United States. … Continue reading Helpful FTC Guidance on Cybersecurity for Small and Midsize Companies
Complimentary Webinar: Countdown to #GDPR – Compliance for Non-EU Companies
Countdown to GDPR Compliance is a complimentary webinar that I will be moderating on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at 12:00 PM Central. This is the second webinar in a three-part series sponsored by Mackrell International and will focus on Compliance for Non-EU Companies. You don't want to miss it! Moderator: Shawn Tuma Presenter: Marta Stephanian, … Continue reading Complimentary Webinar: Countdown to #GDPR – Compliance for Non-EU Companies
National data breach notification law proposed by Senate Commerce Committee members (includes jail?)
Three Democratic senators introduced legislation Thursday requiring companies to notify customers of data breaches within 30 days of their discovery and imposing a five year prison sentence on organizations caught concealing data breaches.https://www.cyberscoop.com/national-data-breach-notification-law-bill-nelson-uber-equifax-hack/
Uber’s Settlement With FTC Emphasizes Companies’ Need for Cyber Risk Management Programs
The FTC and Uber have settled the enforcement action the FTC brought against the company. This action stems from Uber's data breach of more than 100,000 individuals' PII despite its promises that their data was "securely stored within our databases." The FTC found this promise was misleading when compared with the actions the company was … Continue reading Uber’s Settlement With FTC Emphasizes Companies’ Need for Cyber Risk Management Programs