Author Archives: Tessa Zavala

What’s happening? UT is second state after OH to provide a defense from liability for businesses. Why is this important? UT followed in OH’s footsteps in making sure the data security protections that the business had in place met federal standards and was appropriate for the scale of the business. How will this be important? […]

What’s happening? Florida is considering HB 1297 (2021 | FL) that will create a Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council to coordinate communication between law enforcement, the council and the state’s chief information security officer’s office. Why is this important? The state had created data security protocols, established training, and created the Florida Digital Service that is responsible […]

What’s happening? Blockcap Inc., one of the largest bitcoin mining and blockchain technology companies based in the United States opened its Austin headquarters. Why is this important? Blockcap wants to make the US a central global player for digital asset mining and blockchain technology more broadly. How will this be important? Blockcap’s mining capacity ti […]

What’s happening? Florida is adopting a new Data Privacy law modeled after California’s data privacy law. The goal in Florida, like in California, is to put Floridians in control of their data privacy. It has bipartisan support in the Legislature. Why is this important? Businesses that make money from selling consumer data. To bring business […]

What’s happening? New York engaged IBM to develop its 1st in the nation vaccine passport. Why is this important? When we hear passport we think paper passport, and yet, we’d be wrong. The passport is a simple digital wallet that can be accessed on mobile devices, which holds three items: your name, a QR code […]

What’s happening? Hawaii is proposing a vaccine passport for entry. Why is this important?The technology options for a vaccine passport are : CommonPass and CLEAR. The technology will take about 4 weeks to get up and running. How will this be important? First Hawaii and then Texas says no. How says Florida? Honolulu Star Advertiser […]

What’s happening? Some of the insurgents at the U.S. Capitol have been facing trials and pretrial conditions include prohibitions from accessing the internet. Why is this important? It’s pretty new and novel for these types of crimes to prohibit access to the internet for the defendant. The courts are here to be truth police thereby […]

What’s happening? The stars are aligning. Innovations in technology point to blockchain impacting these aspects of sports management: reduce scalping with blockchain by tracking & displaying ticket authenticity protect your performance data fantasy sports platforms use blockchain for betting and protecting data fan incentives with blockchain token awards for fans broadcasting and the business contracts […]

What’s happening? The FCC wants you to fill out this form and talk bout your access to broadband which will likely bring many colorful comments about internet service providers. Why is this important? Cities and states are working on broadband improvements too, so look for more ways to complain about your ISP on government surveys. […]

What’s happening? Utah is considering HB 72 (2021 | UT) which will block porn in smart phones. Why is this important? Last I checked in the US Supreme Court on pornography, the 1st Amendment covers it. So, what’s their goal? a porn filter requirement to protect minors. Because just like no kid ever snuck out […]