CPPA to Target Ad-Tracking
California is gearing up to write rules to enforce its California’s Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Regulators, led by California Privacy
BIS Finalizes the Rule Covering Cybersecurity Activities
On October 21, 2021, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published a rule that will restrict some
New York DFS Issues New Cybersecurity Guidance
Under New York’s Cybersecurity Regulation, issued in 2017, any entity (a “Covered Entity”) regulated by the New York State Department ..
Cyber Ransoms: To Pay or Not to Pay?
Ransomware attacks are an increasingly prevalent form of cyber threat. COVID-19 has contributed to the increase in ransomware attacks, as ..
CISA Issues Broad Cybersecurity Directive
On Wednesday, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered federal agencies to fix several software and hardware vulnerabilities. Binding ..
Opinion: How the U.S. Government’s Efforts Can Improve Data Privacy and Protection in 2021
This year, cybersecurity incidents, such as data breaches, have led to the proliferation of identity theft and fraud, facilitated by ..
FTC Focuses on Data Privacy and Cybersecurity as Priorities
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made it clear: data privacy and cybersecurity are now a priority, and will be ..
House Passes Bills to Strengthen Telecommunications Infrastructure and Supply Chains
On Wednesday, The U.S. House of Representatives passed a slate of bipartisan bills aimed at securing U.S. telecommunications infrastructure. Concern ..
DOJ Will Use False Claims Act to Target Cybersecurity Fraud
On October 6, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the launch of the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Cyber-Fraud ..
NIST Releases New Guidance for Assessing Risk
On September 1, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a new report that outlines the need for ..
Senate Introduces Ransomware Notification Mandate
The US Senate has introduced a bill that would require businesses with more than 50 employees to report ransomware payments ..
New Ransomware Guidance Issued
On September 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued new ransomware guidance, …