Author Archives: Tessa Zavala

Which states have adopted this model data security code? Michigan Ohio Mississippi Alabama South Carolina Delaware Connecticut New Hampshire What does the model legislation do? applies to insurers and other entities licensed by the department of insurance requires the development, implementation and maintenance of an information security program requires investigation of any cybersecurity events requires […]

Where: Minnesota Why did the Governor propose 2020 legislation to add data security requirements for insurance companies? “Minnesota Blue Cross Blue Shield allowed hundreds of thousands of serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities to collect on its computer systems over a period of years.” What are announced pieces of the legislation? adopt national standards for data security at […]

What’s the new cryptocurrency jargon? managed stablecoins What’s an example of a managed stablecoins? Facebook’s Libra currency Is there legislation floating around to look to? Yes, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia has filed HR 5197 (116th Congress) Roll Call | Rules, privacy issues loom for fintech industry in 2020

Data Cooperative. What is a data cooperative? An institution where individuals pool data for safekeeping and for use under certain terms. Who is bringing this to our attention? MIT Sloan School of Business & ties to a push to permit credit unions to be holders of personal data and use under certain, agreed to, terms […]

Who: Coalition for Safe and Secure Data Who are the members of Coalition for Safe and Secure Data? Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Global Automakers Association Computing Technology Industry Association What concerns are they raising? Right to Repair laws, like in Massachusetts Exposes vehicle and driver data to security breaches Collision Week | Vehicle Manufacturer Backed […]

Where: San Francisco How will San Francisco permit new tech testing: The Office of Emerging Technology will issue permits Permits will be issued if the Office declares the tech in question a “net public good.” It will apply to any testing that occurs above or below city property or on public right-of-ways What are industry […]

What is the new regulatory landscape? encryption regulation How did this start as a topic du jour? US Senators told tech giants, Apple and Google, that they either figure out how to handle court orders for data or lawmakers will do it for them CNBC | Senators threaten to regulate encryption if tech companies won’t […]

Where: Seattle, WA What entity banned the use of facial recognition software? Port of Seattle Commission What would be required to lift the ban? When the commission adopts “tangible, enforceable” policies to govern the use of facial recognition software How does this impact corporate operations of airlines?  Stops Delta from rolling out facial-recognition cameras at […]

Who: Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson What: Creates the Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force Who will serve on the Task Force? state agency executives researchers from state research institutes private vendors businesses What are the goals of the Task Force? Careers. examine industry pathways into IT and cybersecurity Education. post-secondary alignment strategies and goals, data […]

Who compiled this list? Computing Technology Industry Association What’s the Top 15? Austin, Texas Raleigh, North Carolina San Jose, California Seattle San Francisco Charlotte Dallas Atlanta Denver Huntsville, Alabama Washington, D.C. Columbus, Ohio Durham-Chapel Hill Boulder, Colorado Boston What metrics were considered? cost of living number of open IT positions projected job growth in 1 […]