Information Security & Data Breach Response

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Information security is one of the greatest challenges companies face today. We help our clients succeed with solutions that are legally sophisticated, technically savvy, and operationally practical.

Will You Be Ready if a Breach Occurs?

Our Information Security & Data Breach Response Team provides resources to help you develop your information security and incident response programs. For a more customized approach, contact a member of our team.

Ransomware Response

This guide is intended to provide general information and considerations when preparing for and responding to a ransomware attack.

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IR Readiness Legal Assessment

Our Incident Readiness Legal Assessment helps clients address the essentials of incident readiness at a fixed-fee price.

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State Data Breach Statutes

Use this summary to help answer questions about state data breach notification requirements.

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Attorney-Client Privilege

Our latest thinking on attorney-client privilege.

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24/7 Breach Response Team

24/7 Breach Response team
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Assistance with assessing and responding to security incidents designed to limit legal liability, preserve system assets, and protect your business reputation. 

Information security is one of the great challenges companies face today. We help our clients succeed with solutions that are legally sophisticated, technically savvy, and operationally practical.

Overview

Legal Expertise

We don't dabble in information security law—we live it every day. From broadly applicable data breach and security laws to technical, sector-specific requirements, our legal advice is shaped by years of experience focused on information security.

Technical Savvy

Understanding our clients' technology is essential to our practice. We believe that only by engaging with complex technical issues can an attorney truly understand the legal risks and challenges that technology creates. Where other attorneys throw up their hands, our team digs in.

Practical Approach

We deliver actionable legal guidance tailored to your organization. We can help you turn esoteric legal requirements into concrete policies and practices that support both your compliance needs and business goals. We'll help you evaluate your legal risks and develop solutions that make both legal and business sense.

Areas of Practice

Our lawyers have advised clients on hundreds of data security incidents and data breaches.

We sharpen our clients' incident response skills through a variety of innovative service offerings.


We help our clients develop information security programs that comply with applicable security laws while supporting business and operational needs.

We untangle complex information security laws, regulations, standards and frameworks and assess our clients' compliance obligations.

We advise our clients on the information security and data strategy aspects of complex commercial and corporate transactions.

24/7 Breach Response Team

24/7 Breach Response team
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Assistance with assessing and responding to security incidents designed to limit legal liability, preserve system assets, and protect your business reputation. 

Our Resources

Our Information Security & Data Breach Response Team provides resources to help you develop your information security and incident response programs.

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Privacy & Security Law Blog

06.08.23
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State Privacy Laws
Florida Digital Bill of Rights Signed Into Law Read More
06.02.23
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Biometrics
FTC Articulates Consumer Privacy Concerns – Potential Misuse of Biometric Information and Technologies Read More
05.25.23
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Healthcare
FTC Seeks to Clarify Health Breach Notification Rule's Broad Applicability to Unauthorized App Disclosures Read More
05.24.23
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Artificial Intelligence
China's Cyberspace Administration Proposes Draft Rules to Regulate Generative AI Read More
05.23.23
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Consumer Privacy
Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act Signed Into Law Read More
05.18.23
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Financial Services
REMINDER: Compliance Deadline for FTC's GLBA Safeguards Rule Is Around the Corner Read More
05.15.23
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State Privacy Laws
Tennessee Information Protection Act Is Signed Into Law Read More
05.09.23
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DWT
Now Available: Recording of Security in Practice Webinar "Conducting Informative Risk Assessments" Read More
05.05.23
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State Privacy Laws
Indiana Governor Signs Comprehensive Privacy Law Read More
05.03.23
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FERC
FERC Authorizes Targeted Utility Incentive Rate Options for Advanced Cybersecurity Investments Read More
05.02.23
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Employment
Federal Agencies Will Jointly Look for Bias and Discrimination in AI Read More
04.28.23
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Healthcare
New Washington Law Has Broad Implications For Protecting Consumer Health Data Read More
04.25.23
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DWT
DWT's Information Security Team Launches Fixed-Fee Incident Readiness Legal Assessment Read More
04.21.23
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Data Protection
OCR Proposes Amendments to HIPAA to Safeguard Reproductive Health Care Information in the Wake of Dobbs Read More
04.20.23
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Technology
FedRAMP Updates 3PAO Standards for Cloud Service Provider Assessments Read More
04.13.23
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Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI, ChatGPT Undergoing Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny Read More
04.11.23
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FTC Seeks to Weigh In on Competition, Data Security in Cloud Computing Read More
04.06.23
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State Privacy Laws
CCPA Regulations Approved in California, But Challenges Remain Read More
03.31.23
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Consumer Privacy
Now We Are Six: Iowa Becomes the Sixth State to Enact a Comprehensive Privacy Law Read More
03.29.23
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Data Protection
Data Breach Notification Law Update: Utah and Pennsylvania Read More
03.24.23
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Financial Services
SEC Proposes Host of New Rules for Data Security, Cybersecurity, and IT Resilience Read More
03.22.23
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Healthcare
Lessons Learned from OCR Reports to Congress on HIPAA Compliance and Data Breaches Read More
03.21.23
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FTC Targets Tracking Pixels Amid Data Sharing Settlements with GoodRx, BetterHelp Read More
03.20.23
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Data Protection
CISA Announces Launch of Ransomware Prevention Initiative Read More
03.17.23
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State Privacy Laws
Final Rules Implementing Colorado Privacy Act Have Arrived Read More
03.15.23
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Data Protection
SEC Settles Ransomware Disclosure Charges for $3 Million Read More
03.09.23
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Cyber and National Security
Overview of the National Cybersecurity Strategy Read More
02.27.23
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Financial Services
NCUA Approves 72-Hour Cyber Incident Reporting Requirement for Credit Unions Read More
02.24.23
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Financial Services
Federal Court Holds Financial Institution Liable for Business Email Compromise Loss Read More
02.23.23
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Artificial Intelligence
CPPA Solicits Comments on Cyber Audits, Risk Assessment, and AI Tech Read More
02.23.23
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Technology
The Clock Is Ticking: HIPAA Small Breach Notifications Due March 1 Read More
02.21.23
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Litigation & Regulatory Risk
Recent Decisions Interpreting Illinois Biometrics Law Could Create "Ruinous Liability" Read More
02.21.23
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Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets: Our Take on Crypto Treatment Under the SEC's Proposed Rule Read More
02.06.23
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DWT
DWT's Information Security Team Launches 'Security in Practice' Webinar Series Read More
02.02.23
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Energy
FERC Directs NERC to Study Bulk Electric System's Internal Cybersecurity Gaps Read More
01.31.23
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How State General Privacy Laws Apply to Healthcare Providers Read More
01.30.23
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Data Protection
FCC Proposes New Rules for CPNI Data Breach Reporting Read More
01.19.23
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Cyber and National Security
SEC Looks to Finalize Proposed Cyber Rules, Issue New NPRM Read More
01.17.23
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Technology
FedRAMP Codified: A New Law Aims to Streamline Federal Security Authorizations for Cloud Services Read More
01.12.23
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Healthcare
Deadline Approaching for Comments on Proposed Changes to Substance Use Disorder Confidentiality Rule Read More
01.09.23
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Now Available: DWT-Glenbrook Partners Webinar "Data Privacy and Security Considerations for Fintechs: 5 Priorities Heading into 2023" Read More
12.22.22
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State Privacy Laws
Colorado AG Releases Second Draft of Proposed Colorado Privacy Act Rules Read More
12.16.22
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Data Protection
European Commission Takes Major Step Toward Approving Streamlined International Data Transfers Read More
12.14.22
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Energy
TSA Seeks Comment on Strengthening Cybersecurity and Resiliency in the Pipeline and Rail Sectors Read More
12.13.22
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Data Protection
HHS Publishes Guidance on Using Online Tracking Technologies Under HIPAA Read More
11.18.22
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Cyber and National Security
New York Department of Financial Services Proposes Significant Amendments to its Cybersecurity Regulation Read More
11.16.22
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Technology
FTC Extends Deadline to Comply with GLBA Safeguards Rule Until June 9, 2023 Read More
11.10.22
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Cyber and National Security
New York Department of Financial Services' EyeMed Settlement Emphasizes Risk Assessments, Email Controls Read More
11.03.22
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Data Protection
NY Attorney General Settlement Highlights Challenges of Username and Password Breaches Read More
11.02.22
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FCC Proposes to Strengthen EAS and WEA Against Cyber Security Attacks and to Promote EAS Operational Readiness Read More
10.25.22
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Global Privacy & Security
New Executive Order Paves Way for Streamlined International Data Transfers Read More
10.19.22
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Cyber and National Security
Guiding Federal Agency Data to the Cloud Read More
10.10.22
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State Privacy Laws
A First Look at the Colorado Privacy Act Proposed Rules Read More
10.06.22
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Healthcare
Health Care Privacy Concerns Post-Dobbs Read More
09.29.22
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Energy
Carrot or Stick? FERC Grapples With How to Incentivize Electric Utility Cybersecurity Investments Read More
09.28.22
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Cyber and National Security
CISA Issues RFI For Cyber Reporting Rules and Announces Public Listening Sessions Read More
09.26.22
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Consumer Privacy
CFPB Takes on Failure to Adopt "Common Data Security Practices" Read More
09.22.22
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Healthcare
Information Blocking Rule Expands to Cover Electronic Designated Record Set Read More
09.06.22
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Litigation
FTC Sues Data Broker Over Sales of Geolocation Data Read More
08.29.22
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State Privacy Laws
CA Attorney General Settles With Online Retailer That Failed to Disclose "Sales" of Personal Information and Honor Global Privacy Control Opt-Out Requests Read More
08.22.22
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Cyber and National Security
TSA Revises Cybersecurity Requirements for "Critical" Pipelines and LNG Facilities Read More
08.18.22
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Artificial Intelligence
FTC Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Commercial Surveillance and Data Security Read More
08.15.22
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Cyber and National Security
State Banking Supervisors Clarify Cybersecurity Expectations for Nonbank Financial Institutions Read More
08.08.22
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Cyber and National Security
Proposed Amendments to NY Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulations Impose New Obligations on Large Entities, Boards of Directors, and CISOs Read More
08.04.22
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Healthcare
Privacy in a Post-Roe World: What Businesses of All Types Should Consider Read More
07.26.22
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Media
Social Media Platforms and the First Amendment: How Much Can the Government Regulate? Read More
07.22.22
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State Privacy Laws
Changing Landscape of State Privacy Laws Read More
06.27.22
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Healthcare
OCR Issues New Guidance Applying Security Rule to Digital Voice Transmissions and Storage Read More
06.15.22
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Surveillance
First Circuit Splits on Whether Warrantless Pole-Mounted Video Surveillance Violates Fourth Amendment; District Court Suppression Order Reversed Read More
06.07.22
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Data Protection
European Commission Releases Additional Guidance on SCCs for International Data Transfers Read More
06.06.22
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Technology
FTC Blog: FTC Act Creates "De Facto" Breach Notification Requirement Read More
06.03.22
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State Privacy Laws
California Privacy Protection Agency Posts Preliminary Proposed Regulations Read More
06.02.22
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Consumer Privacy
FTC Warns EdTech Vendors About COPPA Compliance Read More
05.18.22
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Cyber and National Security
The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022: An Overview Read More
05.11.22
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State Privacy Laws
And Then There Were Five: Connecticut Joins the Privacy Bandwagon Read More
05.06.22
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Financial Services
Introducing PCI DSS 4.0: New Payment Card Security Standards Take Broad View of Scope, Offer Companies More Compliance Flexibility Read More
05.05.22
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Cyber and National Security
OCR Requests Comment on Significant HIPAA Enforcement Rulemaking Read More
04.15.22
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
As Compliance Deadline Approaches, Banking Regulators to Host "Ask the Regulators" Webcast on Computer-Security Incident Notification Rule Read More
04.12.22
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Healthcare
Politics and PHI, Bad Online Reviews, and the Right of Access Read More
03.31.22
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State Privacy Laws
And Utah Makes 4—Beehive State Passes Consumer Privacy Law Read More
03.23.22
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Cyber and National Security
A Warning to Critical Infrastructure: Russia May Launch a Cyberattack Against U.S. Companies Read More
03.17.22
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Cyber and National Security
SEC Proposes New Cyber Disclosure Rules for Public Companies Read More
03.16.22
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Financial Services
Stepping Back: Five Takeaways From the Digital Assets Executive Order Read More
03.15.22
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Consumer Privacy
California Attorney General Issues Opinion Interpreting "Inferences" Under CCPA Read More
03.09.22
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Artificial Intelligence
FTC COPPA Settlement Requires Deletion of Children's Personal Information and "Affected Work Product" Read More
02.22.22
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Global Privacy & Security
Growing Trouble for EU-U.S. Data Transfers Through Google Analytics Read More
02.18.22
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Consumer Privacy
The Clock Is Ticking: HIPAA Small Breach Notifications Due March 1st Read More
02.17.22
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Financial Services
SEC Proposes New Cybersecurity Regulations for RIAs and Funds Read More
02.11.22
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Consumer Privacy
What Employers Should Know About the New California Privacy Law Read More
02.09.22
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Consumer Privacy
The FTC Continues to Draw Attention to the Health Breach Notification Rule Read More
02.02.22
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Cyber and National Security
Patch Your Systems! Log4j Vulnerability Sparks a Warning From the FTC Read More
01.13.22
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Biometrics
Illinois "Protecting Household Privacy Act" Takes Effect Read More
01.07.22
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Healthcare
2022 Health Information Privacy and Security New Year's Resolutions Read More
12.23.21
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Security Sleigh Ride: DWT's 2021 Holiday Playlist Read More
11.30.21
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Healthcare
Some Things Are Inevitable … Death, Taxes, and Rising HIPAA Penalties Read More
11.17.21
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Cyber and National Security
Say Hello to 2.0: DoD's Significantly Revamped "CMMC 2.0" Program for Defense Contractors Read More
11.16.21
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Cyber and National Security
Commerce Publishes Export Controls for Cybersecurity Intrusion and Surveillance Tools Read More
11.16.21
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Data Protection
KIDS Act Seeks to Expand Online Protections for Children Under 16 Read More
11.11.21
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Cyber and National Security
"Whole of Government" Anti-Ransomware Campaign on Full Display Read More
11.04.21
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Financial Services
FTC Strengthens GLBA Information Security Requirements for Non-Bank Financial Institutions Read More
10.21.21
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Artificial Intelligence
Does the U.S. Need an AI "Bill of Rights"?—White House Says "Yes" Read More
10.12.21
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Cyber and National Security
Warning of "Very Hefty Fines," DOJ Launches Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative to Pursue Violations of Cybersecurity Requirements in Government Contracts Read More
10.01.21
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Financial Services
OFAC Makes Waves in Fight Against Ransomware, but Practical Effects Unclear Read More
09.21.21
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Cyber and National Security
NIST Starts Consumer Labeling Program for IoT Cybersecurity Read More
09.10.21
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Cyber and National Security
Federal Technology Providers Take Note: White House Announces Federal "Zero Trust" Strategy for Cybersecurity Read More
09.08.21
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Biometrics
Baltimore City's Ban on Facial Recognition Now in Effect Read More
09.02.21
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Cyber and National Security
SEC Continues to Emphasize Cybersecurity Practices and Disclosures, Settles Three Actions with Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisors Read More
09.01.21
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Data Protection
New Children's Data Privacy Protections Take Effect in the U.K.: What to Know and How to Comply Read More
08.24.21
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Cyber and National Security
Recent SEC Enforcement Activity Highlights Issuers' Cybersecurity Disclosure Obligations and Pitfalls Read More
08.18.21
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Cyber and National Security
DWT's Information Security Team Launches Fixed-Fee Incident Response Workshops
08.17.21
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Cyber and National Security
TSA Issues Second Security Directive for "Critical" Pipelines and LNG Facilities and Plans to Revise Pipeline Cybersecurity Guidelines Read More
08.12.21
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State Privacy Laws
Multiple States Toughen Data Breach and Cybersecurity Requirements Read More
08.05.21
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Data Protection
Another Court Limits Discovery Protections for Digital Forensic Investigations Read More
08.05.21
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Cyber and National Security
Biden Administration's National Security Memorandum Focuses on Bolstering Cyber Defenses for Critical Infrastructure, Incentivizing Private Sector Read More
07.19.21
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
President Biden Signs Executive Order Encouraging Greater Regulation of Tech and Communications Companies Read More
07.08.21
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State Privacy Laws
Colorado Adds to the Privacy Law Patchwork – What to Expect Read More
07.01.21
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Litigation
TransUnion v. Ramirez: SCOTUS Limits Article III Redressable Injuries Read More
06.29.21
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Technology
Regulatory Priorities for Technology Under the Biden Administration: Mid-Year Update Read More
06.17.21
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Artificial Intelligence
Understanding "Trustworthy" AI: NIST Proposes Model to Measure and Enhance User Trust in AI Systems Read More
06.14.21
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Cyber and National Security
Biden Administration Rescinds Trump's TikTok and WeChat Bans, Issues Two Executive Orders Highlighting Policies on Chinese Tech Companies Read More
06.08.21
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Litigation
SCOTUS Limits Reach of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Nefarious Reasons Are Not Enough for Criminal Liability Read More
06.08.21
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Cyber and National Security
White House Urges U.S. Businesses to Adopt Best Practices to Fight Ransomware Read More
06.02.21
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Cyber and National Security
TSA Security Directive Requires 30-Day Cybersecurity Assessments, Rapid Incident Notification for "Critical" Pipeline and LNG Facilities Read More
06.02.21
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Biometrics
New York City Biometrics Law Takes Effect in July 2021 Read More
05.26.21
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Energy
Following Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack, Oil and Natural Gas Companies Must Prepare for New Regulations and Added Scrutiny of Cybersecurity Programs Read More
05.24.21
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Cyber and National Security
Center for Internet Security Updates CIS Controls With Focus on Cloud, Mobile, and Remote Work Read More
05.14.21
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Cyber and National Security
White House Releases Wide-Ranging Executive Order on Cybersecurity Read More
04.28.21
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Employment
Department of Labor Announces Cybersecurity Guidance for ERISA Retirement Plans Read More
04.14.21
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Litigation
Predicting the Future of Privacy Class Actions After Oral Argument in TransUnion v. Ramirez Read More
04.07.21
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Consumer Privacy
Alaska's Consumer Data Privacy Act: Another CCPA Copycat, but With Its Own Unanswered Questions Read More
04.05.21
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Artificial Intelligence
Federal Regulators' Artificial Intelligence Initiative Is a Promising Development for Financial Industry Read More
04.01.21
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DWT
Which Privacy Law Are You? Read More
04.01.21
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DWT
The Complete Results: Which Privacy Law Are You? Read More
03.25.21
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Litigation
Challenges to Google's Collection of Web Browsing Data Survive Motion to Dismiss Read More
03.24.21
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Healthcare
Does the Information Blocking Rule Permit Delaying the Release of Electronic Health Information? Read More
03.15.21
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Healthcare
More Time for Filing Comments on Proposed HIPAA Changes Read More
03.01.21
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Artificial Intelligence
Acting FTC Chair Signals Potential Enforcement Priorities: Privacy and AI Read More
02.23.21
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Healthcare
Calendar Year 2020 HIPAA Small Breach Notifications Due March 1, 2021 Read More
02.22.21
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State Privacy Laws
Virginia Poised to Enact Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law Read More
02.17.21
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State Privacy Laws
Washington: People's Privacy Act Introduces "Significant Shift" on Consumer Interaction Read More
02.10.21
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Senators Propose Substantial Revisions to Section 230's Protections for Online Providers Read More
02.09.21
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Healthcare
Will the Biden Administration Complete the "Regulatory Sprint" With HHS' Proposed HIPAA Amendments? Read More
02.03.21
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Artificial Intelligence
FTC Sets Its Eye on Algorithms, Automated Tech, and AI-Enabled Applications Read More
02.02.21
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Employment
Checklist of Employer Considerations for Remote Work Policies Read More
01.27.21
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State Privacy Laws
Data Breach's Lack of "Sensitive Information" Creates Barrier to Standing in Federal CCPA Lawsuit Read More
01.21.21
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Biometrics
Portland Becomes First Jurisdiction to Ban Certain Uses of Facial Recognition by Private Businesses Read More
01.06.21
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Data Protection
WA Notify COVID-19 Exposure Tracking Tool Poses Privacy and Implementation Considerations for Employers Read More
01.04.21
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Consumer Privacy
FCC Adopts Rules for TRACED Act Review of Autodialer and Prerecorded-Call Exceptions Read More
12.30.20
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State Privacy Laws
"Dark Patterns" Make Their Appearance in California's New Privacy Law Read More
12.23.20
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Privacy Wonderland: DWT's Holiday Playlist Read More
12.11.20
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Healthcare
HIPAA May Apply to Employer COVID-19 Testing Programs Read More
12.10.20
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle Read More
12.10.20
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Consumer Privacy
FCC Report on Status of Reassigned Numbers Database Hints at Mid-2021 Operational Date Read More
12.09.20
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State Privacy Laws
2020 State Consumer Privacy Law Round-Up Read More
12.02.20
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State Privacy Laws
First Classwide Settlement Involving CCPA Statutory Damages Provides Little Guidance Moving Forward Read More
11.23.20
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Data Protection
EDPB Issues Draft Guidance on Post-Schrems II GDPR Compliant Data Transfers Read More
11.16.20
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle Read More
11.16.20
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Privacy Oracle
Healthcare Systems Remain an Attractive Target for Ransomware Attacks Read More
11.12.20
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Global Privacy & Security
Proceed With Caution When Remotely Monitoring Employees in the EU Read More
11.04.20
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State Privacy Laws
California Voters Pass Proposition 24 – the California Privacy Rights Act Read More
10.28.20
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Data Protection
CFPB Initiates Process to Regulate Financial Data Access Read More
10.26.20
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Consumer Privacy
Google's Data Collection Practices Face Scrutiny in Recent Lawsuits Read More
10.07.20
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Data Protection
Update on Cross-Border Transfers of Personal Data Following Schrems II Read More
10.06.20
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Consumer Privacy
FCC Issues Rulemaking Notice Under TRACED Act Mandate to Revisit Autodialer and Prerecorded-Call Exceptions Read More
10.05.20
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: October 2020 Read More
10.05.20
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Biometrics
Facebook BIPA Settlement Moving Forward Read More
10.05.20
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Healthcare
Top HHS "Information Blocking" Regulatory Compliance Challenges Read More
10.05.20
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Data Protection
National Consumer Privacy Law Round-Up: Data Privacy and Security Are Back in Focus Read More
10.05.20
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Data Protection
Update From LitLand: Dinerstein Decision Shows That Overcoming Standing in Privacy Cases Does Not Necessarily Create a Path to Victory Read More
09.09.20
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Consumer Privacy
What Is the Worst Type of Online Privacy Policy … and Why Does it Matter? Read More
09.02.20
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Consumer Privacy
What Do You Need to Consider When Preparing Your Startup's Privacy Policy? Read More
08.18.20
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State Privacy Laws
CCPA Regulations Receive Final Approval (With Changes): Effective Immediately Read More
08.03.20
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Privacy, Unmasked
Passport to Privacy: Lessons From EU Guidance on COVID-19 and Personal Data Read More
08.03.20
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
FCC Adopts New Safe Harbor Rules for Blocking Robocalls Read More
07.20.20
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Global Privacy & Security
EU High Court Invalidates EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Read More
07.14.20
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: July 2020 Read More
07.14.20
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Global Privacy & Security
Practitioners’ Corner: Do Not Track Is Back? Preparing for Browser-Based Preference Signals Read More
07.14.20
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Privacy Oracle
Update From LitLand: Warrantless Video Surveillance After Carpenter Read More
07.14.20
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Consumer Privacy
C Is for Cookie Lawsuit: Google Accused of Wiretap Act Violations for Collection of Web Browsing Data Read More
07.14.20
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State Privacy Laws
Plus Ça(lifornia) Change . . . Read More
07.09.20
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Split Among Federal Appellate Courts on Autodialer Definition Deepens Read More
07.09.20
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Consumer Privacy
FCC Creates Reassigned Phone Number Database With Safe-Harbor Against TCPA Liability for Users Read More
07.08.20
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Supreme Court Strikes Down Government-Debt Exception to TCPA Ban on Autodialed and Prerecorded Calls to Cell Phones Read More
07.02.20
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Privacy, Unmasked
Monitoring Employee Electronic Communications: A Potentially Risky Business Decision? Read More
06.16.20
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Litigation
Litigation Risks for Contact Tracing Technology Read More
06.05.20
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State Privacy Laws
With Less Than One Month Until Enforcement Begins, CCPA Regulations Give Businesses a To-Do List Read More
06.02.20
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Consumer Privacy
Court's Enforcement of Hybrid Clickwrap Agreement to Defeat TCPA Claim Provides Lessons for Marketers Read More
06.01.20
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Privacy, Unmasked
Privacy Triage: Five Tips to Identify Key Privacy Risks of New Products and Services Read More
05.21.20
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
3rd Circuit Finds Paid Market Surveys Are "Advertisements" Under TCPA Read More
05.15.20
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Data Protection
Protecting Privacy and Public Health: The Senate Republican Proposal Read More
05.14.20
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State Privacy Laws
Employee Temperature Checks and the CCPA Read More
05.11.20
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Data Protection
USA: Senators plan to introduce the Coronavirus consumer data protection bill Read More
05.08.20
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: May 2020 Read More
05.08.20
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State Privacy Laws
State Consumer Privacy Law Round-Up: Is Privacy on Hold? Read More
05.08.20
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Privacy Oracle
Update From LitLand: Early CCPA Suits Posit Various Interpretations of Law Read More
05.08.20
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Washington, D.C. Adds Security Requirements in New Data Breach Notification Law Read More
05.08.20
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Data Protection
Practitioner’s Corner: What Can In-House Lawyers Do to Ensure Reasonable Security? Read More
05.05.20
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Education Privacy
No Spring Break for Student Privacy Read More
04.28.20
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Data Protection
Science, Statistics, and the Privacy Implications of Reopening the Economy Read More
04.22.20
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Consumer Privacy
In Tightening Your Belt, Don't Loosen Your Privacy Controls Read More
04.10.20
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State Privacy Laws
Remember: When Creatively Engaging With Socially Distanced Kids, Be Sure to Avoid Creating COPPA or CCPA Compliance Concerns Read More
04.09.20
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State Privacy Laws
California Moves Forward With CCPA Implementation Read More
04.09.20
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Privacy Oracle
COVID-19 Highlights New Privacy Challenges for BigTech, Lawmakers Read More
04.09.20
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: April 2020 Read More
04.09.20
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Data Protection
Update from LitLand: Vermont Attorney General Sues Clearview AI Read More
04.09.20
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State Privacy Laws
Washington Enacts First-in-the-Nation State Law Regulating Governmental Use of Facial Recognition Technology Read More
04.09.20
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Privacy Oracle
New York's "SHIELD" Act Amendments: Impacts and Implications for the Healthcare Industry Read More
04.06.20
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
7th Circuit Quietly Effects Potentially Significant Change in Federal Do-Not-Call Laws' "Established Business Relationship" Exception Read More
04.06.20
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Healthcare
What the ONC and CMS Final Rules For Interoperability Mean for Data Exchange and Patient Access to Health Information Read More
03.31.20
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Healthcare
The ONC and CMS Final Rules For Interoperability: What the Rules Mean for Data Exchange and Patient Access to Health Information
03.30.20
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Healthcare
Help Is on the Way for Telehealth: Loosened HIPAA Enforcement Read More
03.27.20
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Healthcare
Security and Privacy Urgent Care: COVID-19 Is a Threat to Your Health and Your Network Read More
03.04.20
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: March 2020 Read More
03.04.20
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Privacy Issues in the Ongoing Controversy Over Section 230 Read More
03.04.20
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State Privacy Laws
State Consumer Privacy Law Round-Up Read More
03.04.20
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Biometrics
Update from LitLand: "Bare Procedural Violation" of BIPA Remanded to Illinois State Court Read More
03.04.20
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State Privacy Laws
Focus on the Proposed Washington Privacy Act Read More
03.04.20
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Data Protection
Practitioners’ Corner: Third-Party Cookies in a Post-CCPA World Read More
02.26.20
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Artificial Intelligence
More Data Please! The Challenges of Applying Health Information Privacy Laws to the Development of Artificial Intelligence Read More
02.26.20
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Global Privacy & Security
EU Issues White Paper Outlining Framework for Regulating Artificial Intelligence Read More
02.14.20
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Mandatory CFIUS Filing Requirement for Certain Foreign Investments Takes Effect; Exceptions for Canadian, Australian, and U.K. Investors Read More
02.06.20
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: February 2020 Read More
02.06.20
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Biometrics
Update from LitLand: Facebook Settles After Being Denied Certiorari in Facebook Inc. v. Patel Read More
02.06.20
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State Privacy Laws
Privacy Law Issues to Watch in 2020 Read More
02.06.20
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Artificial Intelligence
White House Issues Guidance for AI Regulation and "Non-Regulation" Read More
02.04.20
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State Privacy Laws
State Consumer Privacy Law Round-Up Read More
01.28.20
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Consumer Privacy
Washington State Takes Center Stage for Privacy Legislation Read More
01.23.20
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Artificial Intelligence
White House Issues Guidance for AI Regulation and “Non-Regulation” Read More
01.22.20
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State Privacy Laws
Washington: Proposed Privacy Act adds to development of "patchwork of different state laws" Read More
01.16.20
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Supreme Court Agrees to Review TCPA’s Constitutionality Read More
01.07.20
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Artificial Intelligence
New Federal Privacy Bill Would Require Audits of Algorithmic Decision-Making Read More
01.03.20
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Consumer Privacy
Feds Take Action on Robocalls With TRACED Act Read More
12.18.19
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Artificial Intelligence
Love Thy AI: CMS Embraces Emerging Technology With Health Outcomes Challenge Read More
12.12.19
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Healthcare
Healthcare in the AI Crosshairs Read More
12.12.19
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Data Protection
The Access Act: Can Data Portability Increase Online Platform Competition? Read More
12.12.19
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: December 2019 Read More
12.12.19
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Artificial Intelligence
Data Trusts: A Pathway to “Ethical” AI or a Solution in Search of a Problem? Read More
12.12.19
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Artificial Intelligence
Update from LitLand: The ACLU Sues the Government Over the Use of Facial Recognition Technology Read More
12.11.19
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State Privacy Laws
Webinar: Enforcement Actions Under EU GDPR and Complying With the California Consumer Privacy Act Read More
12.05.19
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State Privacy Laws
On Demand Webinar: Get Ready: California Consumer Privacy Act Goes Into Effect Jan. 1, 2020 Read More
11.14.19
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Biometrics
Facing the Future of Biometric Information for Payment Verification Read More
11.07.19
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Data Protection
The Battle Over Encryption Read More
11.07.19
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: November 2019 Read More
11.07.19
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State Privacy Laws
CCPA Update: The Draft Regulations are Here! Read More
11.07.19
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Biometrics
Update from LitLand: Vimeo Faces BIPA Lawsuit Read More
11.07.19
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State Privacy Laws
“De-Identified” Data under the CCPA – Some Words of Caution Read More
11.05.19
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Healthcare
To Accept CMPs or Not to Accept CMPs? Read More
10.29.19
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Healthcare
Sprint Regulations: EHR and Cybersecurity Proposals Read More
10.28.19
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Global Privacy & Security
‘C.L.O.U.D.’s On the Horizon: How Law Enforcement Electronic Data Requests Are Going Global Read More
10.09.19
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State Privacy Laws
The Privacy Franchise: U.S. States Go European with Data Protection Rules Read More
10.07.19
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Data Protection
Treasury Department Proposes Two CFIUS Rules Implementing FIRRMA Read More
10.03.19
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: October 2019 Read More
10.03.19
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State Privacy Laws
Death, Taxes, and Changes to the CCPA Read More
10.03.19
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Data Protection
Online Advertising Technology: The U.K. ICO Takes an Interest Read More
10.03.19
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Data Protection
Update from LitLand: Reflections on Standing in the OPM Data Breach Litigation: Clapper, Iqbal, and Espionage Read More
10.03.19
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Practitioners’ Corner: The FTC is the COPPA on the Beat: The YouTube Settlement and What It Means for In-House Counsel Read More
09.26.19
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State Privacy Laws
Final CCPA Amendments Awaiting Governor’s Signature – and a New Ballot Initiative Is in the Works Read More
09.11.19
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State Privacy Laws
“Oh AG, Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”: Breaking Down Common CCPA Myths Read More
09.09.19
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DWT
Planning to Attend the Privacy + Security Forum in DC This October? Read More
09.05.19
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Data Protection
Federal Privacy Legislation – Dead, or Just Resting? Read More
09.05.19
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: August/September 2019 Read More
09.05.19
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Education Privacy
A Syllabus for Regulating Student Data Privacy? Read More
09.05.19
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State Privacy Laws
Shooting at a Moving Target: The Continuing Saga of Possible CCPA Amendments Read More
09.05.19
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Consumer Privacy
Practitioners’ Corner: What Is Personal Information?

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09.05.19
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Consumer Privacy
Update From LitLand: "Hey Google, Are You Listening?" Read More
08.22.19
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State Privacy Laws
CCPA Compliance – Limited Time Offers, Act Now Read More
08.13.19
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State Privacy Laws
Consumer Rights Under the CCPA, Part 2: Responding to Consumer Rights Requests Read More
08.05.19
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Consumer Privacy
Google "Street View" Wiretap Allegations Settled for a "Modest" $13 Million Read More
08.02.19
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Cyber and National Security
Data Mapping: An Essential Task for Cybersecurity and Compliance Read More
07.29.19
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The Privacy Oracle: July 2019 Read More
07.29.19
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
The Future of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Read More
07.29.19
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Consumer Privacy
Significant FTC Fines Highlight Evolution in Privacy Enforcement Landscape Read More
07.29.19
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Data Protection
Update from LitLand: Illinois Lawsuit Highlights Difficulty of True De-Identification Read More
07.29.19
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
The NIST Privacy Framework: Updates and Opportunities Read More
07.29.19
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Data Protection
Practitioners’ Corner: Counsel’s Guide to Winning Friends and Influencing the Business Read More
07.22.19
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Consumer Privacy
FTC Seeks Comment on Effectiveness of Last Round of COPPA Rule Amendments, Asks if Further Changes Are Warranted Read More
07.10.19
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State Privacy Laws
Consumer Rights Under the CCPA, Part 1: What Are They? Read More
07.01.19
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Cyber and National Security
You’re Invited - The Role of Law Enforcement in Incident Response Read More
06.27.19
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: June 2019 Read More
06.27.19
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State Privacy Laws
Practitioner’s Corner: Another Piece in the Jigsaw Puzzle Read More
06.27.19
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State Privacy Laws
State and Federal Privacy Legislation Stalls Read More
06.27.19
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State Privacy Laws
Uncertainty Remains in Key Provisions and Rules of California Consumer Privacy Act Read More
06.27.19
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Privacy Oracle
Update from LitLand: Mass. Supreme Court Questions Whether Personal Records Can be Public Read More
06.24.19
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Global Privacy & Security
The Global Outlook on Data Protection - A World-Wide Approach Read More
06.20.19
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State Privacy Laws
The California Consumer Privacy Act: What Financial Services Providers Need to Know Read More
06.18.19
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Global Privacy & Security
Web-Based Email is Not a Telecom Service Under EU Law Read More
06.14.19
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Technology
In re LightYear Dealer Technologies d/b/a DealerBuilt Read More
06.13.19
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State Privacy Laws
Industry Issues, Part 1: Where Doesn’t the CCPA Apply? Read More
06.10.19
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Communications
FCC Greenlights Opt-Out Call Blocking of Illegal “Robocalls” Under Carrier-Defined Criteria, After Adding Protection for Lawful Calls – But Is It Enough? Read More
06.10.19
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Cyber and National Security
Join Davis Wright Tremaine and Blackberry | Cylance for an Important Briefing and Networking Reception Read More
05.30.19
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State Privacy Laws
Practitioners’ Corner: CCPA Contracting, Part 2 Read More
05.30.19
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: May 2019 Read More
05.30.19
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State Privacy Laws
Maine Gets Closer to Enacting Limited Online Privacy Legislation Read More
05.30.19
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Data Protection
Location, Location, Location: Recent Developments in Location Data Privacy Read More
05.30.19
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Financial Services
FTC Proposes Stricter Standards for Safeguards Rule Read More
05.30.19
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State Privacy Laws
State Consumer Privacy Law Round-Up Read More
05.30.19
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Biometrics
Update from LitLand: Massachusetts Proposes Biometrics Law that May Avoid Standing Issues Read More
05.28.19
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Healthcare
The DWT HIPAA Audit Toolkits – A Cost-Effective Answer to Meeting the Challenges of HIPAA Read More
05.23.19
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Artificial Intelligence
San Francisco Bans Facial Recognition Technology Amidst Wave of Government Scrutiny Read More
05.22.19
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State Privacy Laws
X Marks the Spot Where the Personal Information is Stored: Avoiding Common Mistakes in Data Mapping Read More
05.20.19
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Artificial Intelligence
You’re Invited: The Annual AI, Big Data and Cloud Conference Read More
05.16.19
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Consumer Privacy
Dr. InfoGov: How I Learned to Stop Hating My Data and Love Records Management Read More
05.14.19
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Consumer Privacy
Exempt or Not Exempt? Part 2: The California Consumer Privacy Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act Read More
05.09.19
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State Privacy Laws
“Reasonable Security” – The Myth of the CCPA Safe Harbor Read More
05.09.19
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State Privacy Laws
Governor Signs Expanded Washington State Data Breach Law Read More
04.30.19
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Privacy Oracle
The Privacy Oracle: April 2019 Read More
04.29.19
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State Privacy Laws
A Barrage of CCPA Amendments: Can Any Go the Distance? Read More
04.29.19
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State Privacy Laws
Practitioners' Corner: CCPA Contracting, Part 1 Read More
04.29.19
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State Privacy Laws
State Consumer Privacy Law Roundup Read More
04.29.19
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Consumer Privacy
Federal Privacy Legislation Introduced, but Future Unclear Read More
04.29.19
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Litigation
Update from LitLand: A Review of Data Breach Litigation Risk Read More
04.29.19
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State Privacy Laws
Washington State Privacy Act: A Postmortem Read More
04.26.19
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Consumer Privacy
Appeals Court Invalidates TCPA’s Exemption to Automated-Call Prohibition for Collection of Debts Owed to or Guaranteed by the Federal Government Read More
04.25.19
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State Privacy Laws
Privacy Meets Risk: The Internal Auditor’s Guide to CCPA Read More
04.19.19
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Consumer Privacy
Washington State Fails to Enact Privacy Act Read More
04.18.19
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
The DETOUR Act: Behavioral Economics Meets Online Privacy Legislation Read More
04.15.19
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State Privacy Laws
Exempt or Not Exempt? California Consumer Privacy Act and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Read More
04.03.19
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DWT
Building an Effective Privacy Program, Plus a Privacy Officer Roundtable Read More
03.22.19
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
SCOTUS Remands Google Case to the 9th Circuit for Spokeo Standing Analysis Read More
03.19.19
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State Privacy Laws
Checking out of Hotel California: The California Consumer Privacy Act, and Looming Federal Legislation Read More
03.08.19
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Artificial Intelligence
Webinar ǀ Business Challenges Over Rights to Erasure & Threats to AI Read More
03.07.19
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Artificial Intelligence
Destination Unknown: The Perilous Future of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Technologies Under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 Read More
02.27.19
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Privacy Oracle
February Privacy Oracle: Proposed Amendments to the CCPA, Array of State Privacy Proposals, Upcoming Federal Hearings & Other Policy Developments Read More
02.26.19
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Healthcare
HIPAA Small Breach Notifications Due March 1 Read More
02.26.19
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State Privacy Laws
Leveraging Your GDPR Compliance Investment for CCPA Read More
02.25.19
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Artificial Intelligence
Avoid Legal Turbulence while Navigating the Cloud and AI in Healthcare Read More
02.13.19
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State Privacy Laws
Recent Developments in Cybersecurity….What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You Read More
02.13.19
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Privacy Policy in a Time of Change Read More
02.08.19
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Healthcare
Turning Good Information Security Into Good HIPAA Compliance Read More
02.08.19
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State Privacy Laws
"Copycat CCPA" Bills Introduced in States Across Country Read More
02.06.19
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Washington Privacy Act, as Introduced in the Washington Legislature: A Rapid Q&A Read More
02.04.19
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Artificial Intelligence
More Data Please! Privacy Challenges of Artificial Intelligence Read More
01.28.19
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Artificial Intelligence
Webinar: Emerging Legal and Policy Issues in Artificial Intelligence Read More
01.28.19
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State Privacy Laws
Top 5 CCPA Questions to Ask Right Now Read More
01.24.19
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State Privacy Laws
Sweeping New Compliance Obligations: The CCPA’s Impact on Financial Services Read More
01.23.19
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Privacy Oracle
January Privacy Oracle: Analysis of Draft Washington State Privacy Act, New State and Federal Proposals, and Other Policy Developments Read More
01.17.19
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Healthcare
Avoiding Critical Security Risk Analysis Mistakes Read More
01.16.19
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DWT
On Demand Webinar ǀ Annual Review – Cybersecurity: Fundamentals of Privacy Law in 2018 Read More
01.11.19
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Artificial Intelligence
Modern Hacking Investigations in Light of Blockchain and AI Technology Read More
12.20.18
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Privacy Oracle
December Privacy Oracle: Analysis of FTC Data Security Hearings, Senate Privacy Hearings, and Other Policies Read More
12.20.18
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State Privacy Laws
The End of Loyalty Programs: Assessing California's New Privacy Laws and Beyond Read More
12.20.18
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
FCC Creates Reassigned Phone Number Database With Safe-Harbor Against TCPA Liability for Users Read More
12.19.18
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Artificial Intelligence
Modern Hacking Investigations in Light of Blockchain and AI Technology Read More
12.18.18
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State Privacy Laws
He’s Making a List. Will Regulators Check His Privacy Practices Twice? Read More
12.10.18
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DWT
Webinar: The Practical Reality of Design Influence in IoT Read More
12.05.18
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Artificial Intelligence
FTC Hearings Exploring Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Predictive Analytics Focus on Notions of Fairness, Transparency and Ethical Uses Read More
12.03.18
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Artificial Intelligence
Adam Greene to Speak at AHLA’s Physicians and Hospitals Law Institute Read More
11.29.18
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DWT
Adam Greene on HIPAA and the HITECH Act [Podcast] Read More
11.28.18
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Healthcare
Where Is the HIPAA Right to Defend One’s Self? Read More
11.26.18
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Privacy Oracle
Introducing the DWT Privacy Oracle Read More
11.21.18
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Retail/Hospitality
Just in Time for Black Friday, Cyber Monday & Giving Tuesday Read More
11.02.18
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Healthcare
Lights, Camera, Action!: HIPAA Enforcement for Camera Crews on Hospital Premises Read More
10.31.18
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State Privacy Laws
The Privacy Road Ahead: The California Consumer Privacy Act and Strategic Planning for 2019 Webinar Read More
10.25.18
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State Privacy Laws
The California Consumer Privacy Act: Implications for the Health Care Ecosystem Read More
10.22.18
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Cyber and National Security
Joint FTC Initiative Announces New Cybersecurity Resources for Small Businesses Read More
10.10.18
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DWT
Join DWT for the Fourth Annual Wireless Legal Seminar for the West Read More
10.03.18
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Cyber and National Security
California Enacts the Nation’s First Internet of Things Security Law Read More
10.02.18
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East Coast-West Coast: 9th Circuit Reinvigorates FCC’s Broad Autodialer Definition, Creates Circuit Split on When TCPA Liability Can Attach for Using a Dialer Read More
09.24.18
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DWT
Planning to Attend the Privacy + Security Forum in DC This October? Read More
09.19.18
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Financial Services
Robbing a Locked Bank Vault from Home: Legal Issues Raised by Cryptocurrency Frauds Read More
09.18.18
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Technology
NIST to Begin Workshops to Develop Voluntary Privacy Framework for New Tech Platforms like AI and IoT Read More
09.17.18
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DWT
Apply Now! Compliance, Governance and Oversight Council Regional Meeting in Seattle Read More
09.17.18
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DWT
Amy Mushahwar to Discuss How AI Will Impact the Practice of Law at Upcoming AI Summit Read More
09.13.18
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DWT
You’ve Been Breached - Now What? Read More
09.12.18
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DWT
20-Year Federal Cyber Attorney: We’re Close to Tipping Point in Privacy Read More
09.10.18
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DWT
Adam Greene to speak at the 19th Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Compliance Congress Read More
09.06.18
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State Privacy Laws
Amendments to California Consumer Privacy Act Head to Governor’s Desk Read More
08.22.18
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Cyber and National Security
Is Your Company Prepared to Navigate the Changing Election Law Landscape? Read More
08.21.18
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FBI Warning: Data Security Issues Posed by the Internet of Things Read More
08.13.18
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State Privacy Laws
Business Community Announces California Consumer Privacy Act Amendment "Wish List" Read More
08.06.18
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State Privacy Laws
Q&A: Privacy and Security Partner Christopher Ott on the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 Read More
08.02.18
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Cyber and National Security
As US Midterm Elections Approach, Political Advertising Controls Take Center Stage Read More
07.27.18
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Healthcare
How a Rushed California Law Will Change the Privacy and Security Landscape for Mobile Health Apps Read More
07.24.18
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State Privacy Laws
Don’t Miss Out on California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) Updates from DWT Read More
07.11.18
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Data Protection
INSIGHT: Cracking Open a Can of Worms: Why Carpenter v. United States May Not Be the Privacy Decision That Was Needed or Wanted Read More
07.10.18
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Governance & Business Operations
New Association Health Plans & Washington Businesses Read More
07.10.18
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Healthcare
IAPP Web Conference Featuring Adam Greene: Health Information Privacy and Security Trends Read More
07.09.18
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Vermont Enacts Nation’s Most Stringent Automatic Renewal Law Read More
07.09.18
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Cyber and National Security
The Clock is Ticking!: The Types of Cybersecurity Disclosures Required by the Securities and Exchange Commission Read More
07.02.18
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Cyber and National Security
Vacation is Canceled!: Consumer Reporting Agencies Must Satisfy First-in-the-Nation N.Y. Cybersecurity Regulations by the Fall Read More
06.30.18
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State Privacy Laws
California Consumer Privacy Act: A Rapid Q&A Read More
06.29.18
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State Privacy Laws
WEBINAR - Breaking Update: New California Consumer Privacy Act Read More
06.28.18
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Cyber and National Security
What You Should Know About The 24/7 Cybercrime Network Read More
06.28.18
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Update: California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 Read More
06.25.18
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DWT
Early Lessons of the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive Read More
06.22.18
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California Privacy Ballot Initiative Tentatively on Hold in Exchange for New Privacy Legislation Read More
06.19.18
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Information Security & Data Breach Response
New California Pole Access Rules: A Boost for Wireless Installation Read More
06.19.18
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Cyber and National Security
Collision Course: Foreign Influence Operations, Data Security and Privacy Read More
06.18.18
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Cyber and National Security
What Lawyers Need to Know About Security Techniques and Technologies to Mitigate Breach Risk (Part Three of Three) Read More
06.14.18
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DWT
Net Neutrality Update Read More
06.13.18
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DWT
Want to Play a GDPR Breach Notice War Game? Read More
06.08.18
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Cyber and National Security
What Lawyers Need to Know About Security Techniques and Technologies to Mitigate Breach Risk (Part Two of Three) Read More
06.07.18
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DWT
“Reasonable” Cybersecurity for Businesses: Developing a Comprehensive Cybersecurity Strategy Read More
06.06.18
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Cyber and National Security
What Lawyers Need to Know About Security Techniques and Technologies to Mitigate Breach Risk (Part One of Three) Read More
06.04.18
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Data Protection
FTC Reminder: Websites and Online Services Subject to COPPA Must Honor Data Deletion Requirements Read More
06.01.18
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DWT
ePrivacy and Security: Striking a Balance Read More
06.01.18
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Data Protection
Alabama and South Dakota to Join Breach Notification Club, with Oregon and Colorado Updating Approaches Read More
06.01.18
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Data Protection
New Vermont Data Broker Regulatory Regime Takes Effect Read More
05.17.18
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Communications
FCC Seeks Comment on Issues Arising from Appellate Reversal of Portions of TCPA Omnibus Order in ACA International Read More
05.17.18
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DWT
NYC FinTech & CyberSecurity FastTrack Event, Hosted by DWT Read More
05.16.18
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DWT
New York CyberSecurity Meetup by Startupbootcamp Amsterdam, hosted by DWT Read More
05.16.18
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DWT
Davis Wright Tremaine’s Healthcare Privacy & Security Team Recognized by Chambers Read More
05.08.18
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Data Protection
DWT Webinar │ GDPR: Exporting Privacy Standards Worldwide Read More
05.04.18
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Cyber and National Security
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
04.27.18
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Cyber and National Security
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
04.19.18
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Data Protection
EU to Require Tech Firms to Provide Overseas Emails, Texts and Stored Data Read More
04.13.18
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Cyber and National Security
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
04.13.18
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Cyber and National Security
Federal Regulatory Agencies Advise on Cyber Insurance for Information Security Programs Read More
04.09.18
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DWT
The Compliance, Governance and Oversight Council (CGOC) Read More
04.06.18
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Cyber and National Security
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
04.05.18
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DWT
HCCA's 22nd Annual Compliance Institute Read More
04.04.18
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Healthcare
Is OCR Moving the Goal Posts on Vendor Management? Read More
04.04.18
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Healthcare
Webinar │DWT & RADAR: Navigating States and HIPAA Breach Notification Compliance, April 26 Read More
04.03.18
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DWT
The 11th Annual Shared Assessments Summit 2018 Read More
03.30.18
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Cyber and National Security
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
03.22.18
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Communications
Briefing: D.C. Circuit Rules on FCC 2015 TCPA Omnibus Order: What Does It Mean? Read More
03.22.18
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
D.C. Circuit Rules on FCC’s 2015 TCPA Omnibus Order: A Mixed Bag Read More
03.16.18
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Cyber and National Security
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
03.09.18
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Cyber and National Security
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
03.05.18
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Healthcare
Privacy Please: HIPAA and Artificial Intelligence – Part I Read More
03.03.18
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Cyber and National Security
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
02.28.18
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The CLOUD Act: Analysis and Criticisms Read More
02.28.18
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
4th Circuit Denies BMG request for Panel and En Banc Rehearing Read More
02.27.18
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
9th Circuit Upholds FTC Authority Over Non-Carrier Activities of Common Carriers Read More
02.23.18
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Cyber and National Security
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
02.21.18
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Communications
Reinstated CPNI Regulations Require Providers to File Annual FCC CPNI Certification by March 1, 2018 Read More
02.16.18
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Cyber and National Security
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
02.12.18
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Data Protection
HIPAA Small Breach Notifications Due March 1 Read More
02.09.18
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Cyber and National Security
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
02.08.18
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Healthcare
Adam Greene to Present at HIMSS Las Vegas on March 6 Read More
02.06.18
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
4th Circuit Reverses BMG’s $25 Million Contributory Copyright Infringement Verdict Against Cox Read More
02.05.18
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Technology
FCBA Intellectual Property Committee CLE this Wednesday, Feb 7th Read More
01.30.18
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Healthcare
Health Cloud PrivSec Law 101 | Webinar Read More
01.26.18
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Cyber and National Security
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
01.24.18
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Healthcare
2018 Health Information Privacy and Security New Year’s Resolutions Read More
01.23.18
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Technology
Catch Amy M's Discussion on Legal Ethics in the Age of A.I. at Legaltech – Feb 1, NYC Read More
01.19.18
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Data Protection
ICYMI in Cybersecurity and Data Breach Read More
01.18.18
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Webinar | TCPA Update 2018: Current Compliance Challenges for Companies Read More
01.18.18
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Technology
John Seiver to speak at FCBA Intellectual Property Committee CLE on February 7 Read More
01.16.18
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Communications
FTC Issues Staff Report on Consumer Recognition of Paid Advertising Read More
01.16.18
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Healthcare
Don’t Miss Adam Greene at the Health Care Compliance Association’s Washington DC Regional Conference Read More
01.12.18
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
ICYMI: PrivSec’s Weekly News Picks Read More
01.12.18
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Data Protection
Don’t Miss Out: The Health Care Cloud Coalition Monthly Meeting With Guest Speaker Linda Sanches From the Office for Civil Rights Read More
01.12.18
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Communications
Jan 12th Update on FCC’s Internet Freedom Order Read More
01.11.18
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Healthcare
2017 Edition of HIPAA Regulations Released Read More
12.19.17
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Data Protection
2018 Predictions in Privacy & Security Read More
12.13.17
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Cyber and National Security
PrivSec Blog Year in Review: Top 10 PrivSec Blog Posts in 2017 Read More
12.08.17
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Data Protection
ICYMI: PrivSec’s Weekly News Picks Read More
11.30.17
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
FCC Reverses Course, Shifts ISP Customer Privacy Back to FTC Read More
11.28.17
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FCC Adopts ATSC 3.0 Read More
11.21.17
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Communications
FCC Targets “Robocalls” By Enabling Voice Providers to Block Inherently Suspect Phone Numbers Read More
10.16.17
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Data Protection
ACA’s Nondiscrimination Taglines and Notices Require Updating Your Notice of Privacy Practices Read More
10.03.17
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Data Protection
Employer-Sponsored Health Plan HIPAA Compliance Checklist Read More
09.29.17
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Data Protection
Time to Update Your Privacy Statement for GDPR Read More
09.17.17
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Data Protection
Time To Update Your Privacy Statement For GDPR Read More
09.08.17
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Global Privacy & Security
China Prohibits Unverified Internet Users to Post Online Comments Read More
09.05.17
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Cyber and National Security
Planning to Attend the Privacy + Security Forum in DC This October? Read More
08.17.17
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Cyber and National Security
Planning to Attend the Privacy + Security Forum in DC This October? Read More
08.11.17
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DWT
You’re Invited: Inside the Beltway Read More
08.03.17
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Cyber and National Security
Draft Cybersecurity Legislation Would Impose Substantial New Obligations on Vendors Selling Interconnected Devices to the U.S. Government Read More
07.31.17
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Cyber and National Security
How to Use the GDPR as Your Competitive Advantage: Focus on the Carrot, Not the Stick Read More
07.26.17
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Cyber and National Security
The Chinese Government Issues Draft Cybersecurity Regulations to Protect Critical Information Infrastructure Read More
07.25.17
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Communications
FCC Proposes New Systems to Reduce Illegal Robocalls and Announces Fine Against Autodialing Platform Read More
07.24.17
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Cyber and National Security
Washington’s New Biometric Privacy Law: What Businesses Need to Know Read More
07.12.17
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Communications
(Connected) Toy Story: The FTC Updates the COPPA Compliance Plan Read More
07.07.17
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Data Protection
Data-Driven Marketing and the GDPR: the Data Brokers’ Conundrum Read More
07.06.17
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Communications
FCC Reinstates CPNI Privacy Regulations (and Compliance Filing Obligations) for Telecom and VoIP Service Providers Read More
07.06.17
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Communications
Federal Appeals Court Affirms TCPA Consent Cannot Be Revoked if Granted by Contract Read More
07.05.17
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Data Protection
Tick Tock Tick Tock, When a Breach Occurs, You’re on the Clock! Read More
06.30.17
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DWT
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and RADAR, Inc. Form Strategic Alliance to Use Software Innovation for Efficient Analysis and Delivery of Incident Response Services Read More
06.29.17
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Cyber and National Security
The Privileged Cyber Investigation: Ensuring Non-Lawyers Understand the Essentials Read More
06.28.17
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DWT
Amy S. Mushahwar Joins Davis Wright Tremaine Read More
06.16.17
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Data Protection
Webinar Recording: New Guidance on HIPAA: Nine Changes to Make Read More
06.12.17
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Communications
Private Right of Action Under Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation Suspended Indefinitely Read More
05.19.17
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Data Protection
GDPR Matchup: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Read More
05.18.17
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Cyber and National Security
China’s Cybersecurity Regulators Issue Procedural Rules to Strengthen Enforcement Power Read More
05.16.17
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Data Protection
Public Still Must Be Kept Private Under HIPAA Read More
05.15.17
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Data Protection
GDPR Match Up: U.S. State Data Breach Laws Read More
05.12.17
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Cyber and National Security
White House Releases Cybersecurity Executive Order Read More
05.04.17
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Data Protection
A Draft Won’t Do: OCR Settles with CardioNet $2.5M for Failing to Finalize Policies and Procedures Read More
05.03.17
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Data Protection
Chinese Government Releases Overreaching Draft Regulations on Cross-Border Data Transfer Read More
04.19.17
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Data Protection
HIPAA Enforcement Actions by the Numbers Read More
04.10.17
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Data Protection
And Then There Were 48 (States): New Mexico Enacts a Security Breach Notification Statute Read More
04.05.17
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Data Protection
It’s Official: Privacy and Security Rules from Wheeler Era Repealed Read More
03.28.17
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FCC Proposes Rules to Allow Carriers to Block Illegal “Robocalls” Read More
03.16.17
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Data Protection
DWT Releases Latest Health Care Breach Charts Read More
03.03.17
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Data Protection
New FCC Stays ISP Data Security Rules from Wheeler Era Read More
02.27.17
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Data Protection
New FCC Chairman Moves to Roll Back Privacy Rules for Internet Service Providers Read More
02.21.17
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Communications
Comments Sought of FCC Privacy Regime Read More
02.17.17
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Healthcare
42 C.F.R. Part 2 Final Rule Is Officially Delayed … Can Comments to HHS and OMB Fix It? Read More
02.13.17
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Data Protection
To Settle or Not to Settle – That Is the Question Raised by Recent HIPAA CMPs Read More
02.09.17
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Data Protection
HIPAA Small Breach Notifications Due March 1: “In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb” if You Submit Timely” Read More
01.30.17
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Healthcare
2016 Edition of HIPAA Regulations Released Read More
01.23.17
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Data Protection
IoT Vendors Beware: FTC’s Latest Enforcement Action Signals Further Scrutiny of the Industry Read More
01.20.17
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Data Protection
The Price of PHI – A $2.2 Million USB Drive Read More
01.13.17
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Data Protection
Time Waits for No One: OCR Announces First HIPAA Settlement for Lack of Timely Breach Notification Read More
01.11.17
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Data Protection
2017 Health Information Privacy and Security New Year’s Resolutions Read More
12.30.16
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PCI-DSS Version 3.2 Code Enters into Force Read More
12.22.16
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Financial Services
Update: NY Financial Regulator Extends Deadline for Cybersecurity Compliance Read More
12.19.16
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Financial Services
NY Proposes Cybersecurity Regulations for Financial Services Read More
12.16.16
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Financial Services
Federal Banking Agencies Seek Comment on Enhanced Cyber Risk Management Standards for Large Banks Read More
12.15.16
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Chairman Wheeler to Leave FCC Jan. 20 Read More
12.14.16
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Webinar Recording: FCC’s New Privacy Rules (Part 2) Read More
12.13.16
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Healthcare
No Phishing: OCR Warns of Phishing Attempts Disguised as Official HIPAA Audit Program Emails Read More
12.13.16
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Data Protection
HIPAA Starter Pack Read More
12.07.16
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Webinar Recording: FCC’s New Broadband Security Rules (Part 1) Read More
12.07.16
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Global Privacy & Security
What Does China’s New Cyberspace Sovereignty Mean, and is Your Company Ready? Read More
12.06.16
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Data Protection
How Secure Is Your Company? Read More
12.05.16
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Compliance Clock Begins to Tick for BIAS Providers Following Publication of Privacy Rules in the Federal Register Read More
11.29.16
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Data Protection
Are You Prepared For When Things Go Wrong? Read More
11.21.16
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DWT
The FCC Privacy Rules: What You Need to Know Read More
11.15.16
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Cyber and National Security
Cyber Security Threats are Evolving. Are You? Read More
11.11.16
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Communications
Hotly Anticipated Broadband Privacy Order Released by FCC Read More
11.10.16
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Data Protection
Feeling Lost in a Storm After Suffering a Data Breach? Read More
11.04.16
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Communications
FCC Releases Text of Broadband ISP Privacy Rules Read More
10.27.16
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Communications
It’s Official: The FCC Has Adopted New Privacy and Security Rules for ISPs Following a 3-2 Vote Along Partisan Lines Read More
10.26.16
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Data Protection
FCC Broadband Privacy Part I: The FCC’s Ascension as a Privacy Regulator Read More
10.19.16
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Data Protection
Just Around the Corner - HIPAA Audits for Business Associates Read More
10.13.16
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Data Protection
Brace for Impact: The FCC’s Broadband Privacy Rules Are Almost Here Read More
10.11.16
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Communications
Fact-Checking the FCC’s Fact Sheet on Broadband Consumer Privacy Read More
09.27.16
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Healthcare
Privacy Rules Surrounding Student Mental Health Read More
09.07.16
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Healthcare
OCR Sets Sights on Smaller HIPAA Breaches Read More
09.01.16
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Data Protection
Advisory Alert: 9th Cir. Rules Common Carriers Beyond FTC Authority Read More
08.30.16
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FCC Issues Federal Debt Collection Robocall Rules Read More
08.29.16
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Healthcare
HIPAA Audit Check-Up – Where We Are and What's to Come Read More
08.16.16
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Litigation
Where’s the (TCPA) Harm in That? Read More
08.15.16
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Healthcare
It’s Not the Olympics, but OCR Sets New HIPAA Settlement Records Read More
08.11.16
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Global Privacy & Security
EU-U.S. Privacy Shield: What You Need to Know Before You Register Read More
08.10.16
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Healthcare
On the Trail for Pokémon - and HIPAA Compliance Read More
08.02.16
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Data Protection
Is Your Business Ready to Wield the Privacy Shield? Read More
07.20.16
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Financial Services
Cybersecurity Response to Recent Wholesale Payment Systems Breaches Read More
07.13.16
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PCI DSS v. 3.2: New Requirements Coming to Protect Your Customers’ Wallets Read More
07.13.16
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Data Protection
Breaking: EU Officially Approves Privacy Shield Read More
07.07.16
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Communications
Definition of “PII” Under VPPA Continues to Evolve with 3rd Circuit Ruling Read More
07.06.16
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Healthcare
OCR Enters Into First Settlement With a Business Associate Read More
07.06.16
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Cyber and National Security
What If Apple and the FBI Went to SCOTUS? Read More
06.29.16
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Nebraska and Illinois Update Breach Notice Requirements Read More
06.28.16
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Healthcare
HIPAA Enforcement Actions by the Numbers Read More
06.16.16
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FTC Settles Case Against Vulcun for Force-Installing Apps Read More
06.15.16
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Financial Services
Credit Card Data Breaches: Protecting Against Surprises Read More
06.14.16
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Technology
Top Takeaways from DWT’s Cloud & Big Data Conference Read More
06.09.16
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Litigation
Advisory Alert: Impact of SCOTUS’ “Standing” Ruling in Spokeo Read More
06.06.16
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Data Protection
EU Data Supervisor: Privacy Shield Needs “Robust Improvements” Read More
05.26.16
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Data Protection
EU Parliament: EU, U.S. Must Improve Privacy Shield Read More
05.16.16
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Litigation
SCOTUS Vacates 9th Circuit’s Spokeo Decision Read More
05.11.16
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Communications
Advisory Alert: 1st Circuit and FTC Address Definitions of “PII,” While Michigan Amends Privacy Law to Remove Statutory Damages Read More
05.09.16
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Global Privacy & Security
EU Publishes Final Text of GDPR Read More
05.02.16
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Financial Services
Webinar: Legal Issues in the Mobile Landscape Read More
04.29.16
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
FCC Privacy Comments [Still] Due May 27 Read More
04.26.16
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
A Closer Look at the FCC’s Privacy NPRM Read More
04.22.16
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Global Privacy & Security
Top Takeaways from IAPP Read More
04.21.16
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Credit Card Data Breaches: Protecting Against Surprises Read More
04.20.16
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Data Protection
Tennessee Gives Businesses 45 Days for Data Breach Notice Read More
04.14.16
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Internet of Things
A Crash Course on the Internet of Things Read More
03.30.16
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Healthcare
HIPAA Audits Are Here: What to Expect When You are Expecting (an Audit) Read More
03.25.16
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Financial Services
Webinar: How to Improve Data Security in Payment Systems Read More
03.16.16
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Financial Services
TCPA Update – FCC Reveals Key Points for Proposed Rules for “Robocalling” to Collect Federal Debt Read More
03.09.16
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Global Privacy & Security
Advisory Alert: EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Details Released Read More
02.26.16
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Technology
FTC Settles with Router Manufacturer for Security Failure Read More
02.25.16
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Communications
Copyright Office Issues NOI Regarding DMCA, Seeks Comment on “Repeat Infringers” Read More
02.22.16
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Cyber and National Security
Advisory Alert: Can Ransomware Trap Your Health Information? Read More
02.19.16
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Healthcare
February 2016: The Month of Groundhog Day, Super Bowl 50, Valentine’s Day … and HIPAA Breach Notifications Read More
02.17.16
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Healthcare
Advisory Alert: Proposed Changes to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Confidentiality Rule Read More
02.09.16
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Healthcare
Advisory Alert: Second CMP Assessed for HIPAA Violations Read More
02.08.16
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Communications
Advisory Alert: FCC CPNI Certification due March 1 Read More
02.08.16
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Global Privacy & Security
Is Privacy Tourism Coming to Britain? Read More
02.08.16
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Privacy and Cybersecurity
Advisory Alert: Annual FCC CPNI Certification Due by March 1, 2016 Read More
02.04.16
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Global Privacy & Security
Advisory Alert: Negotiators Announce “EU-U.S. Privacy Shield,” Replacing Safe Harbor for EU Data Transfers to the U.S. Read More
02.02.16
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Communications
What Does Campbell-Ewald Mean for Your Business? Read More
01.06.16
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Healthcare
As If a 20-Year Consent Order Wasn’t Enough Fun: FTC Brings First Monetary Settlement in Information Security Case Read More
12.31.15
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Cyber and National Security
Passage of Cybersecurity Act Eliminates Liability for Cyber-Sharing Read More
12.15.15
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Technology
FTC OKs Facial Recognition Consent under COPPA Rule Read More
12.14.15
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Healthcare
Advisory Alert: NY Attorney General Reaches Settlement over Exiting Clinician Taking Patient List Read More
12.03.15
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Open Internet Webinar Read More
12.01.15
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Healthcare
Confusion Continues Over Medical Identity Theft Victim Rights under HIPAA Read More
11.23.15
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Data Protection
ALJ Dismisses FTC Data Breach Action Against LabMD Read More
11.16.15
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Budget Deal Allows Autodialers and Robocalls in Federal Debt Collection Read More
11.12.15
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Litigation
“And That’s the End!” 11th Circuit Ends VPPA Action in Ellis, But Leaves the Question of What is PII Unresolved Read More
11.11.15
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Data Protection
DWT Releases Latest Health Care Breach Charts Read More
11.10.15
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Litigation
Sprint Agrees to Pay FTC $2.95 Million to Settle Risk-Based Pricing Rule Charges Under the FCRA Read More
11.05.15
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Healthcare
Are Attorneys Entitled to “HIPAA Rate”? Read More
11.04.15
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
3rd Circuit Gives TCPA Autodialer Plaintiffs Staying Power Read More
11.03.15
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
FTC Delays Decision on Proposal Under COPPA Rule Read More
10.19.15
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Data Protection
California Beefs Up Encryption & Notice in Data Breach Law Read More
10.07.15
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Global Privacy & Security
EU High Court Invalidates U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework Read More
09.22.15
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Surveillance
DWT Webinar: Legal Issues in Wearable Health Technologies Read More
09.17.15
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Data Protection
States Try to Make the Grade with Student Data Privacy Efforts Read More
09.16.15
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Data Protection
Chip-and-PIN (EMV) Credit Card Liability Shift is Oct. 1: Are You Ready? Read More
09.14.15
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How Does Online Behavioral Advertising Affect Your Company? Read More
09.10.15
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Cyber and National Security
Wyndham v. Deflategate: Where Are the Goal Posts? Read More
09.08.15
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Data Protection
Advisory Alert: Time for a HIPAA Security Check-Up! Read More
09.04.15
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Cyber and National Security
Pardon the “Intrusion” - Cybersecurity Worries Scuttle Wassenaar Changes Read More
08.31.15
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Cyber and National Security
DoD New Cyber Security Reporting Rules for Contractors Read More
08.26.15
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Data Protection
UPDATE: 3rd Circuit Affirms FTC’s Data Security Authority in Wyndham Read More
08.24.15
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Data Protection
How Will Your Company Handle a Security Breach? Read More
08.20.15
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FCC Announces Robocalling and Caller ID Spoofing Workshop Read More
08.12.15
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Data Protection
How Can Your Company Minimize Data Security Risks? Read More
08.07.15
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FTC Considers Facial Recognition Parental Consent Method Under COPPA Rule Read More
08.06.15
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Industry Players Weigh In on Spokeo Read More
08.04.15
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Healthcare
NIST Issues Draft Guidance for Mobile Health Data Read More
08.03.15
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Data Protection
The Fingerprint File Doesn’t Have to Bring You Down: NAI Offers Advertisers Guidance on Digital Fingerprinting & Location Tracking Read More
07.29.15
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Data Protection
Getting More Personal: California Amends Data Security Law Read More
07.28.15
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Data Protection
Higher Education Institutions Increasingly Falling Victim to Cyberattacks Read More
07.27.15
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Energy
FERC, NERC and Business Blackout: New CIP Standards and Fictional Cyber Attacks Read More
07.22.15
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Surveillance
HR Legal Concerns Surrounding Wearables Read More
07.21.15
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FTC to Present at Health Care Cloud Coalition Meeting Read More
07.21.15
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
What are the Federal Privacy Laws for Businesses? Read More
07.20.15
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Commerce Dept. Reviewing Stakeholder’s Cybersecurity Comments Read More
07.16.15
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Technology
Technical Body Moves Closer to Do Not Track Standards Read More
07.15.15
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
FCC’s TCPA Order Offers Little Clarity or Relief for Businesses Read More
07.13.15
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Data Protection
Connecticut Imposes New Data Security Obligations Read More
07.08.15
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
2015 Data Breach Legislation Six Month Review: Many Proposals, Few Changes Read More
07.07.15
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Cyber and National Security
Telephone Surveillance Hang-Ups: 2nd Circuit Asks Parties in ACLU v. Clapper to Brief Whether the USA Freedom Act Moots Plaintiff’s Claims Read More
07.01.15
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Lessons from FTC Enforcement Actions Read More
06.30.15
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Communications
FCC to Initiate Privacy Rulemaking in “Autumn” Read More
06.23.15
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Data Protection
Oregon Expands Data Breach Law Read More
06.22.15
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Consumer Privacy
TCPA Webinar Read More
06.22.15
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Significant Amendments to COPPA Proposed in Do Not Track Kids Act Read More
06.19.15
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FCC Uses Industry Requests for TCPA Clarity to “Close Loopholes” and “Empower Consumers” Rather Than to Afford More Than Token Relief to Petitioners Read More
06.10.15
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Cyber and National Security
Video Interview: Protect Yourself from Cyber Threats Read More
06.02.15
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Video Interview on RadioShack Selling Data Read More
06.01.15
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Litigation
SCOTUS Future on Spokeo Ruling Read More
05.28.15
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Communications
FCC Chairman Issues Fact Sheet Announcing Proposed Omnibus Declaratory Rulings to Address TCPA Petitions Read More
05.28.15
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Cyber and National Security
Finding a Cyber Safe Harbor in the SAFETY Act Read More
05.27.15
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Nevada Expands PI Definition Under Data Breach Law Read More
05.26.15
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
FCC Releases Enforcement Advisory Read More
05.20.15
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Litigation
Supreme Court Grants Cert in Campbell-Ewald v. Gomez Read More
05.19.15
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Data Protection
Advisory Alert: FTC, State Regulators, and Apple Weigh in on RadioShack Customer Data Sale Read More
05.19.15
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Data Protection
North Dakota Focused on Privacy and Information Security; AG Wants to Know if You’ve Been Breached Read More
05.16.15
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Advisory Alert: Meaningful Use Stage 3 Proposed Rule Read More
05.15.15
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Data Protection
Self-Regulatory Ad Programs Get Updated with Enforcement of Mobile Guidance to Begin Sept. 1 Read More
05.14.15
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Employment
Mayor Signs NYC Ban on Use of Credit Checks in Employment Decisions Read More
05.12.15
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California
California State Water Resources Control Board Finalizes Rules for Desalination Plants Read More
05.12.15
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Cyber and National Security
Wake-Up Call: 2nd Circuit Declares NSA’s Mass Telephone Surveillance Program Illegal Read More
05.07.15
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Workplace Privacy
Virginia & Montana Pass Employee Social Media Privacy Acts Read More
05.04.15
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Data Protection
DOJ Issues Best Practices For Data Breach Response Read More
05.01.15
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Will Class Actions Have a Leg to Stand on After Spokeo? Read More
05.01.15
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Healthcare
Advisory Alert: Meaningful Use Stage 3 Proposed Rule Read More
05.01.15
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Data Protection
Advisory Alert: Another Medical Record Disposal HIPAA Settlement Read More
04.30.15
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Financial Services
Cyber Attacks on Financial Institutions Increasing in Frequency and Severity Read More
04.28.15
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Policy and Regulatory Positioning
Washington State Amends Data Breach Law Read More
04.27.15
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Supreme Court Grants Cert in Spokeo v. Robins Read More
04.27.15
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Financial Services
New York Regulator Finds Substantial Cyber Vulnerabilities in Banking System Read More
04.23.15
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Cyber and National Security
Is Wi-Fi Security Keeping You Awake on the Road? Read More
04.22.15
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Employment
Advisory Alert: NYC Ban on Use of Credit Checks in Employment Decisions Moves to Mayor’s Office for Signature Read More
04.20.15
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Cyber and National Security
Are Regulatory Fears Impeding Industry Cyber Sharing? Read More
04.16.15
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Financial Services
Legal Departments: New PCI DSS Requirements Mandatory in June Read More
04.15.15
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Communications
Advisory Alert: The FCC Just Upped the Ante for Communications Providers and the FTC Read More
04.14.15
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Global Privacy & Security
Has Your Website’s EU Safe Harbor Expired? Read More
04.10.15
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Healthcare
Advisory Alert: Proposed HHS Rule Sets the Stage for Changes to the Meaningful Use Program Read More
04.10.15
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Privacy and Data Security
New PCI Tokenization Guidelines Read More
04.09.15
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Healthcare
Disclosure of Germanwings Co-Pilot’s Medical Information Raises Tricky Privacy Concerns Read More
04.01.15
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Global Privacy & Security
Canada Issues First Penalties Under Anti-Spam Law Read More
03.31.15
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Communications
FTC Continues to Update COPPA FAQs - This Time, Guidance for Schools Read More
03.30.15
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Communications
FCC Announces Broadband Consumer Privacy Workshop – April 28 Read More
03.24.15
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Cyber and National Security
General Counsel, Is Your Website Vulnerable? Read More
03.19.15
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Data Protection
Advisory Alert: Premera Cyber-Attack Announced Read More
03.18.15
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Data Protection
Montana Tweaks Data Breach Statute Read More
03.12.15
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FTC and State AGs: Political Survey Preface Does Not Allow Sales Robocalls to Avoid Do-Not-Call and Telemarketing Sales Rule Compliance Read More
03.11.15
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Data Protection
Appellate Courts Being Drawn Into VPPA Fray Read More
03.11.15
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Communications
Chairman Wheeler Says the FCC Didn’t Just Fall Off the Turnip Truck – It Has Experience with Protecting Consumer Privacy, Too Read More
03.10.15
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Data Protection