State Data Breach Laws Are Much Alike, But Differ on Some Key DetailsAlysa Zeltzer Hutnik
The laws rely on public shaming. It’s embarrassing to have to admit to a data breach, and companies should be willing to spend to avoid this PR expense. The problem is, in order for this to work well, public shaming needs the cooperation of the press. And there’s an attenuation effe...
The United States is trying to catch up with global data privacy laws passed in recent years. While the European Union (EU) passed the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which went into effect in 2018, the U.S. has not been able to pass its version called the American Data Privacy...
data breach incidents. You should seek the advice of experienced legal counsel when reviewing options and obligations in responding to a particular data security breach. Laws and regulations change quickly in the data security arena. This chart is current as of August 1, 2014 The general ...
Individual state data protection laws are unique in several ways. For example, Massachusetts has extended its reach well beyond its own borders by mandating data protection for its citizens regardless of where that data resides. On the other hand, most other state laws, do not define what method...
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Data processing agreements are one of the contracts most impacted by data privacy laws; they require careful management to ensure alignment with specific state requirements while maintaining consistent positions. This work is relatively high in volume and complexity, making it a constant drain on in-...
As more states continue to roll out their own health data-related privacy laws that do not fall under the federal regulatory umbrella of HIPAA, it is becoming more challenging for organizations to navigate the regulations, says privacy attorney Sheila Sokolowski of law firm Hintze Law PLLC. ...
“Each of the 50 states has its own unique data breach notification law and they are all a little bit different. So if you have a breach that involves personally identifiable info you will have to navigate through all of those laws,” Hoidal noted. ...
ecurity Regulation. Once More unto the Breach: The Interplay between Federal and State Data Security Regulation.Once More unto the Breach: The Interplay between Federal and State Data Security Regulation.The article focuses on the privacy laws implemented by the state and federal in the U.S. ...