“I have long advocated for privacy protections that include the principles of knowledge, notice and the right to say ‘no’ to companies that want our information. But it is increasingly
Continue Reading Democratic U.S. Senator Introduces Privacy Bill of Rights Act
“What my bill aims to do is to provide a little bit more regulation, a little bit more oversight, into the information that is being collected on us, about us,
Continue Reading Texas Joins List of States Considering Privacy Legislation
The U.S. Government Accountability Office recommends that Congress consider comprehensive federal internet privacy legislation.
Issues that should be considered include:
Continue Reading GAO: Congress Should Consider Comprehensive Federal Internet Privacy Legislation
Will the California Consumer Privacy Act serve as a blueprint for a federal privacy law or for a patchwork quilt of state privacy laws?
As states have been commencing legislative
Continue Reading CCPA Prompts National Discussion on Future of Data Privacy Regulation
Data privacy bills are pending in at least eight states, reports Sara Merken at Bloomberg Law.
State lawmakers are aiming to give citizens more control over their personal data.
Continue Reading Multiple States Considering New Data Privacy Legislation
In my previous post, I reviewed the New York State Department of Financial Services’ (NYDFS) findings and conclusions of survey results of financial institutions and insurers’ programs, costs, and
Continue Reading Letter to New York State Banks and Insurance Companies: New Cybersecurity Regulations Likely (Part 2 of 2)
In reaction to two surveys of more than 150 regulated banking organizations and 43 regulated insurers in New York, the state’s Acting Superintendent of Financial Services issued a letter to
Continue Reading Letter to New York State Banks and Insurance Companies: New Cybersecurity Regulations Likely (Part 1 of 2)
The White House is building on recent laws addressing cybersecurity in the United States with the release of a new Cybersecurity National Action Plan (“CNAP”). The plan focuses on:
Continue Reading The White House’s New Cybersecurity National Action Plan
A recent bill proposed by the U.S. Senate states requirements for publicly traded companies to increase transparency about cybersecurity threats, risks and breaches. The bill includes disclosure standards such as
Continue Reading Senate Bill Heightens Cybersecurity Disclosure Standards for Publicly Traded Companies
In an effort to standardize data breach laws nationwide, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn) introduced H.R. 1770 to the House and Energy Commerce Committee this past week. Called the Data Security
Continue Reading New Legislation Aims To Replace State Data Security Breach Notification Laws With Federal Standard