California’s GDPR has become law
Posted on Jun 29, 2018 in Cybersecurity, Government, Regulation | Comments Off on California’s GDPR has become law
The California legislature passed the California Consumer Privacy Act, a sweeping new law that imposes stringent new GDPR-style privacy standards across sectors. Beginning in January 2020, California consumers will be granted new rights regarding how businesses collect and use their personal data, including a “right-to-be-forgotten” in certain circumstances. The law applies to...
Cyber security rules needed for pipelines: FERC commissioners
Posted on Jun 18, 2018 in Cybersecurity, Energy and Infrastructure | Comments Off on Cyber security rules needed for pipelines: FERC commissioners
If you have turned on the news or picked up a paper lately, you have probably seen reports that foreign enemies are increasingly launching cyber-attacks on America’s critical infrastructure, including energy facilities. To address these threats, electric grid operators must comply with mandatory standards overseen by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that protect...
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