What: S.3045 – Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification and Notification Act of 2019 (2020 | 116th Congress) The goal: compel ISPs to share details of vulnerable entities with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency The concerns: Privacy Police powers that could kick in when ISP details are shared NextGov | CISA Director Makes Case for Subpoena Power […]
Monthly Archives: February 2020
Lege TREND. Voluntary Registry for Private Security Cameras to Aid Law Enforcement
Where: Baltimore County, Md How will the registry operate? voluntary private security camera registry for property owners with devices pointed toward a public right-of-way What’s the purpose of the registry? to map private security cameras to give law enforcement prompt access to footage while investigating crimes What’s the incentive for citizens? the county will waive […]
Local Regulations Respond to 5G
Where: Costa Mesa, CA What issues did Costa Mesa address in their 5G regulations? potential health risks of 5G technology How were the city ordinances tweaked? Distance requirements for small wireless communication facilities — e.g. small boxes on street poles must be 750 feet from other communication facilities of the same company within 250 feet […]
Ransomware Hits Campaign Search Engine
What: a broadcast television search engine used by political campaigns to monitor opponents & track ads was hit by ransomware Data that may have been accessed: Campaign data including email addresses of candidates What is the campaign concern: campaign data is sold or used for political advantage CNET | Ransomware hits TV search engine popular […]
More Legislation to Regulate Internet of Things (IoT)
Where: UK What regulations are being proposed to regulate IoT? Consultation on regulatory proposals on consumer IoT security Key regulations: Secure Passwords. All IoT device passwords must be unique & not resettable to any universal factory setting Public Contact & Internal Investigation. Manufacturers of IoT devices must provide a public point of contact to report […]
What Construction Contractors Need to Know about Cyber Insurance
What type of contractors are we talking about? Associated General Contractors of Washington 3 ways cyber insurance coverage helps the construction industry: ensure protection for corporate confidential information, such as under a non-disclosure agreement 30% of all cyber-related claims are ransomware attacks that can lead to a shutdown of a contractor’s computer network ensure coverage […]
+1 State Registration of Data Brokers
What state is considering registration for data brokers? Washington The legislation: By a Republican HB 1503 (2020 | WA) What will this bill do? annual registration with the Office of Privacy and Data Protection pay a registration fee provide information concerning the collection, storing & selling personal information require disclosure of opt-out procedures Washington State […]
Anatomy of a Bill to Protect Kids Data Privacy
The legislation: HR 5703 (116th Congress) What would this bill do to protect children? ban ads targeted to individual children protect children privacy through 18, current laws protect kids to 13 prohibits companies from requiring a waiver from the law before access to their website or product allow kids to opt into tracking and ads […]