The Intersection Between Cybersecurity and Privacy: New NIST Guidance

By Elizabeth Burgin Waller, Nicholas A. Mirra

Companies in the midst of cybersecurity preparedness have long looked to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for guidance. NIST—formally charged with setting the standards for the federal government and its subcontractors—often leads the charge for private industry… Read more

October 19, 2018 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Five Steps to Greater Cybersecurity Health for Community Associations

Media reports concerning cyber attacks continue to increase. Over the past few years, some of the largest and well-known companies have been affected by data breaches. These companies have experienced millions of dollars in losses as a result. Even a… Read more

August 14, 2018 | Community Associations | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

FTCA § 5 And Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices

In the last article, we outlined, generally, privacy and data protection considerations for compliance with applicable laws. This article discusses the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTCA”) § 5, which empowers the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) to pursue enforcement actions against… Read more

August 10, 2018 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy | Technology Roundup

FTC Consent Orders Pursuant To FTCA § 5

In the last article, we discussed FTCA § 5 enforcement actions. This article describes the consent orders that often result from FTC complaints alleging unfair or deceptive practices or other unlawful acts in the realm of privacy and data protection. … Read more

August 10, 2018 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy | Technology Roundup

Data Custodianship: My Website has 10,000 Users, Now What?

This article is the first in a four-article series discussing how certain federal laws impact data custodians, those who collect, store, process, disclose, and otherwise use consumer data. The widespread necessity for businesses to establish an internet presence has transformed… Read more

August 10, 2018 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy | Technology Roundup

FTCA § 5 And Unfair Or Deceptive Trade Practices

In the last article, we outlined, generally, privacy and data protection considerations for compliance with applicable laws. This article discusses the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTCA”) § 5, which empowers the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) to pursue enforcement actions against… Read more

August 10, 2018 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy | Technology Roundup

Ftc Consent Orders Pursuant To Ftca § 5

In the last article, we discussed FTCA § 5 enforcement actions. This article describes the consent orders that often result from FTC complaints alleging unfair or deceptive practices or other unlawful acts in the realm of privacy and data protection. … Read more

August 10, 2018 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Federal Law Considerations For Data Custodians Operating Within FTCA § 5

The last article discussed the consent orders that typically result from Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTCA”) § 5 enforcement actions. This article, the final in a four-article series on data custodianship, discusses some sector-specific laws and provides links for further… Read more

August 10, 2018 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy | Technology Roundup

GDPR: Happy Day One of World-Wide Privacy Regulations

By Elizabeth Burgin Waller

Today marks the first day that the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) goes into effect. Below is a brief summary of what you need to know: Who needs to comply? All companies that process or store “personal information” about… Read more

May 25, 2018 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Touches U.S. Based Companies – Are You Ready?

By Elizabeth Burgin Waller

If your business is storing or processing sensitive information from residents of the European Union – even just email addresses of EU residents – you may need to comply with the GDPR. In April 2016, the European Union Parliament approved… Read more

February 13, 2018 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

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