Law Brief: The Requirements of the SHIELD Act and Other Recommendations for Virtual Business Operations
Will the SHIELD Act Accomplish Its Goal of Effectively Combatting Patent Trolls?
In an era where digital information flows ceaselessly, the specter of data breaches looms large. Whether these breaches are the result of deliberate attacks or unintentional leaks, they can range from being merely...more
When it comes to ensuring enterprise data is safe, understanding recent rulings from different regulatory bodies and how they affect your organization is a vital first step, followed by reasonable measures to further...more
Earlier this month, the New York Attorney General’s Office issued findings of its investigation into a data security incident involving EyeMed Vision Care LLC (“EyeMed”) as well as the agreement that it entered into with the...more
As businesses find useful new ways to harness the evolving technology that captures and analyzes human biometric data, legal regulation of such technology’s usage is also developing, responding to concerns about personal...more
Is it hyperbolic to say that never before have we seen a quieter, yet more anticipated and welcome end to a year than in 2020? For some, 2020 is a year the sooner forgotten, the better. In data privacy and security law, a lot...more
2020 has been a busy year in privacy law both domestically and around the globe. Some of the most striking developments included enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and passage of the California Privacy...more
Intellectual Property Co-chair Amy Goldsmith and Co-Founder & Managing Partner at AcceleratingCFO Brian Califano join Litigation Partner and host Rich Schoenstein to chat about “The Requirements of the SHIELD Act and Other...more
While some regulations have been relaxed a bit to provide flexibility during shelter-in-place or other restrictive measures, one area that is generally not slowing down is privacy and cybersecurity. The past few years have...more
While businesses grapple with the COVID-19 crisis, data privacy and data security regulation remains a pressing concern. Some significant state laws regarding data privacy and security have gone into effect in 2020, such as...more
By March 21, 2020, nearly every business - not only those that conduct business in New York State - that owns or licenses computerized data that includes the private information of any New York State resident, will be...more
On March 21, 2020, companies will need to comply with yet another data privacy and security law when the New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act ("NY SHIELD Act") takes effect. The SHIELD Act is unique in...more
Companies should take note of two imminent developments in New York in the area of cybersecurity regulation: enforcement of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation (Regulation) and the...more
Today is World Data Privacy Day, an international event aimed at raising awareness about data privacy and protection. At Bond, we are participating by prompting dialogue about changes in the legal landscape of data privacy,...more
January 28th marks Data Privacy Day which commemorates the signing of the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data. This international treaty is the first of its kind...more
Practical steps to address cybersecurity threats—what you should do when heightened tension in the Middle East or other events increase the threat of cybersecurity incidents. - When news events or business initiatives turn...more
Keypoint: 2020 promises to be another ground-breaking year in privacy and cybersecurity law in the United States. 2019 was an exciting year in privacy and cybersecurity law. In the United States, the California Consumer...more
The specter of a data breach is an unfortunate reality for anyone that uses a computer. Corporations are obviously large targets, with potentially thousands of employees doing things on computers. Some of those things are...more
This week, on October 23, 2019, New York’s new breach notification provisions came into effect, a result of New York’s passage of the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act) in July. ...more
New York’s recently enacted Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act) enhances data breach notification requirements and requires covered organizations to “develop, implement and maintain” a...more
Data destruction is the process of removing information in a way that renders it unreadable (paper) or irretrievable (digital data). And, while it is critically important for companies to manage data in a way that is...more
The SHIELD Act will impose substantial new obligations on any employer with an employee residing in New York State, as well as on many employers across the country that conduct online hiring. Regardless of their location or...more
On July 25, 2019, New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law two bills aimed at increasing the obligations of entities handling computerized private data. The Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD...more
New cybersecurity and data privacy laws will impose substantial new obligations on businesses that collect information about residents of those states. Regardless of their location or size, nonprofit organizations that...more
ABOVE THE FOLD - Join Mary Mack and me for a new ACEDS webinar series, Monthly Insights with George Socha & Mary Mack, starting Wed. Sept. 11. Relativity Fest Oct. 20-23 – Join us this fall at Relativity Fest in...more
As we recently reported, New York’s new SHIELD Act contains data security provisions. It also contains a number of key changes to New York’s existing breach notification obligations. These changes will become effective...more