2021 Foresight: Key lessons from 2020 to help navigate the future of cybersecurity and data privacy
Posted on Feb 25, 2021 in Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Government, Litigation, Regulation | Comments Off on 2021 Foresight: Key lessons from 2020 to help navigate the future of cybersecurity and data privacy
When it comes to privacy and cybersecurity, the uncertainty and volatility of 2020 will not soon relent — but neither will its invaluable lessons. In this article for Thomson Reuters, Partners Michael Bahar and Paula Barrett look back on the tumult of 2020 and reveal five key lessons to help manage the inevitable uncertainty and volatility going forward, and emerge stronger and more...
Taking a stand on standing in data breach cases
Posted on Jan 21, 2021 in Government, Litigation, Regulation | Comments Off on Taking a stand on standing in data breach cases
At the crossroads of the California Consumer Privacy Act and Article III standing: Plaintiffs continue to test the boundaries of the CCPA’s Private Right of Action for data breaches;Courts, however, are standing firm on Article III standing requirements;That said, the costs of data breaches are rising with increased litigation and regulatory risk, so to reduce the chances of a breach,...
Once more unto the breach: The Supreme Court weighs in on a circuit split on what constitutes a hack
Posted on Nov 30, 2020 in Government, Litigation, Regulation | Comments Off on Once more unto the breach: The Supreme Court weighs in on a circuit split on what constitutes a hack
The United States Supreme Court hears arguments to decide the reach of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). The Court is poised to decide whether to “exceed authorized access” constitutes a hack.The CFAA’s ambiguous language has created a circuit split the Supreme Court will now resolve.This decision will have far reaching implications for employers, employees, and...
FinCEN advisory highlights increased cybercrime risks during COVID-19
Posted on Aug 4, 2020 in Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Government, Litigation | Comments Off on FinCEN advisory highlights increased cybercrime risks during COVID-19
FinCEN Advisory Zeroes in on Opportunistic Cybercrime During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cybercriminals are hard at work taking advantage of weaknesses in remote processing; FinCEN issues Advisory highlighting red flags that compliance officers should be familiar with to help shore up compliance gaps; Advisory issuance signals possible increased attention by FinCEN on these crimes and...
White Paper: Implications of US laws on collection, storage, and use of biometric information
Posted on Jul 16, 2020 in Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, Litigation | Comments Off on White Paper: Implications of US laws on collection, storage, and use of biometric information
The use of biometric technology in everyday life has increased dramatically over the last few years. As a result, private entities are collecting, using, and storing biometric information from employees and consumers more than ever before. Unfortunately, the legal landscape for the private use of biometrics in the United States is unsettled. In this comprehensive white paper, we...
Your quarterly privacy & cybersecurity update
Posted on Jun 30, 2020 in Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, GDPR, Government, Litigation, Regulation | Comments Off on Your quarterly privacy & cybersecurity update
Welcome to the eighth edition of Updata! Updata is an international report produced by Eversheds Sutherland’s dedicated Privacy and Cybersecurity team – it provides you with a compilation of key privacy and cybersecurity regulatory and legal developments from the past quarter. This edition covers April to June 2020 and is full of newsworthy items from our team members around the globe,...
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