Implementing the NIST Privacy Framework – Identify Function
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Privacy Framework, published in January 2020, is quickly becoming the mainstream control …
France Moves to Stop Data Sharing with US
Under the CLOUD Act, companies registered in the United States are obligated to share with U.S. authorities data belonging to
The Impact of Data Security Incident Trends on Commercial Transactions
The 2021 edition of BakerHostetler’s annual Data Security Incident Response Report – a report based on the firm’s experience with
How Federal Agencies are Approaching Cybersecurity Training Programs
Due in part to priorities being set by the Biden administration, many government organizations are taking steps to emphasize the ..
How Cybersecurity Frameworks Can Protect Your Organization (Even in the Event of a Breach)
It’s certainly no secret how damaging data breaches can be for organizations today. And if lost revenue and a tarnished ..
SEC Doubles Down on Safeguards Rule Enforcement
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued sanctions against three financial services companies last week. The sanctions came in response to ..
New Data Protection Agencies are Forthcoming
When we think about data privacy legislation, we usually think about rules, regulations, guidelines and best practices. However, not every ..
The 3 Biggest Mistakes the Board can Make around Cybersecurity
Although the topic of cybersecurity is now definitely on the board’s agenda in most organizations, it is rarely a fixed ..
Pegasus and Privacy
Pegasus spyware, developed by the NSO Group, an Israeli company, has provoked the ire of journalists, privacy advocates, the EU, ..
Three Data Privacy Bills to Watch
Staying on top of privacy legislation requires consistent effort. It’s overwhelming enough to keep track of the bills that do ..
Infrastructure Bill Allocates Nearly $2 Billion to Cybersecurity
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved a $1 trillion infrastructure package, which it has passed along to the House for ..
Maryland Governor Creates Privacy Officer Roles
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan took steps to improve his state's data privacy practices last week. In two executive orders, the ..