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Top 5 Data Security Risks for Public Schools. Bonjour Procurement Contracts.

Who identified the public education data security risks? Missouri State Auditor 

Was the auditor acting under a special audit program? The Cyber Aware School audits initiative

What 5 data security risks did the MO auditor identify?

  • Data management programs are not fully utilized to ensure senstive data is available to those who need the data but maintains privacy
  • Account management. Need policies and procedures for authorizing, reviewing and removing user access
  • Security…

TREND. New Rules on Data Privacy. +1 Federal Agency with cybersecurity rules. 4 Points to be Informed.

The agency with new data protection rules: The FCC

The new FCC rules will require broad band and wireless providers to:

  • offer 3 tiers of privacy protections: opt-in, opt-out, and inferred
  • opt-in will be the standard for this information held by providers:
    • sensitive personal data
    • financial data
    • location
    • social security numbers
    • health or medical information
    • internet browsing or app history
    • message content
    • data belonging to minors.
  • opt-out standard for non-sensitive data…

The State leading the Way in CyberSecurity Regulations for Financial Institutions:

New York.

The pinnacle of these regulation is New York Department of Financial Services rule, known as Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies. 

The New York rules target financial services companies and their advisors. Lawyers call the NY rules “… a more comprehensive framework for cybersecurity than has been seen in any other U.S. jurisdiction.”

insurance news net | New York Jumps Ahead In Data Security Regs

Insurance. Data Security. Bill of Rights for Consumers.

To whom does the model insurance-cybersecurity law apply?  To anyone who holds a license, registration or is authorized by a state insurance agency

There’s a revision to the model law, what’s changed?

  • No preemption by the model law
  • No private causes of action. tort reformers rejoice. 
  • No contractual requirements for 3rd party vendors, but 3rd part vendors must be capable of protecting information
  • Stronger notification requirements that trigger notification within 3 days of…

The Top Lines. U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Cybersecurity.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce penned a cybersecurity letter to President #45. The highlights:

  • Cybersecurity is the most urgent threat to our security
  • Keep the cybersecurity public-private partnership between business and government growing 
  • Too many overlapping regulations among all agencies. Harmonize regulations.
  • Foster information sharing ecosystem
  • Cybersecurity is international our laws and regulations should take that into consideration

U.S. Chamber| Dear 45: Let’s Make Strides…

Colonial State. Attorney General. Gets into middle of College Data Breach. 3 Things to Watch Out for 3rd party vendors.

The state: Vermont.

The players in this drama: Vermont College, the Vermont Attorney General, and the 3rd party software company whose product was breached

Why did the Attorney General get involved?

  • the 3rd party vendor software affects more than just the Vermont College
  • the 3rd party vendor software will affect Vermont’s businesses
  • its an outreach opportunity to educate people about Vermont’s data breach notification law

Vermonth Biz | Attorney general enters data security…

Trend. Business helps Cities Build Data.

Business gather and analyze data to make business decisions. Some businesses are embracing philanthropy and sharing that data with cities.

Examples of cities using data to improve public service:

  •  New York City created the Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics
  • Chicago has Array of Things, a sensor system to gather and collect data
  • Boston and Uber are partnering to utilize Uber data to help Boston improve  congestion and community planning

Governing | How Companies Can Help Cities Close…