Congress and Supreme Court Face Tough Tests on Privacy and Security
Posted on Nov 9, 2017 in Cybersecurity, Government, Litigation | Comments Off on Congress and Supreme Court Face Tough Tests on Privacy and Security
The line between security and privacy is difficult to draw. However, it must be drawn and regularly redrawn as circumstances and the world change. At the same time, overdrawing the line, or drawing it in a vacuum, can cause the delicate balance to tip in a way that undermines both privacy and security. In their article for The Hill, Eversheds Sutherland Partner Michael Bahar and...
NYDFS, GDPR Prompt Focus on Vendor Oversight
Posted on Nov 8, 2017 in Cybersecurity, Insurance, Litigation | Comments Off on NYDFS, GDPR Prompt Focus on Vendor Oversight
Eversheds Sutherland Partner Michael Bahar is quoted in this Compliance Reporter article regarding compliance risks being extended to fourth parties. “Landmark regulations from the New York Department of Financial Services and the EU have put a spotlight on risks posed not only by traditional third-party vendors, but also fourth parties with access to company data and customers’...
Two Eversheds Sutherland Attorneys Recognized as 2017 Cybersecurity Trailblazers by National Law Journal
Posted on Nov 2, 2017 in Cybersecurity, Insurance, Litigation, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Two Eversheds Sutherland Attorneys Recognized as 2017 Cybersecurity Trailblazers by National Law Journal
Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that Partner Michael Bahar and Associate Alexander F. L. Sand have been recognized as National Law Journal Cybersecurity Trailblazers for their significant contributions and pioneering work in the areas of cybersecurity and data privacy. A group of National Law Journal editors reviewed hundreds of submissions, from which only 25 individuals...
Is Your Firm Cyber Secure?
Posted on Nov 1, 2017 in Cybersecurity, Insurance, Litigation | Comments Off on Is Your Firm Cyber Secure?
Eversheds Sutherland Partner Brian Rubin is quoted in this Financial Advisor article regarding the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s creation of its Cyber Unit and how broker-dealers and investment advisors should be on high alert. “I’m aware of exams that are going on by both the SEC and FINRA, and I think it’s just a matter of time before enforcement referrals are made,” said...
SEC and States Are Upping Their Cyber Game, Are You Doing the Same?
Posted on Nov 1, 2017 in Cybersecurity, Litigation | Comments Off on SEC and States Are Upping Their Cyber Game, Are You Doing the Same?
With the creation of the Cyber Unit, the SEC is beefing up its technical expertise and demonstrating that it too will evolve and adapt as cybersecurity threats become more advanced. The agency is making it increasingly clear that it expects those it regulates to up their games as well. The unit will function as part of the SEC’s Enforcement Division to target misconduct along six...
Eversheds Sutherland Partner Brian Rubin Selected to Serve in National Society of Compliance Professionals Leadership Role
Posted on Oct 24, 2017 in Cybersecurity, Insurance, Litigation | Comments Off on Eversheds Sutherland Partner Brian Rubin Selected to Serve in National Society of Compliance Professionals Leadership Role
Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that Partner Brian L. Rubin has been selected to join the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) Board of Directors. A longtime member of the NSCP and a frequent writer for its premier journal, NSCP Currents, the organization recently confirmed Mr. Rubin’s appointment by a unanimous vote. More than 2,000 financial service...
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