Category Archives: data privacy

Western State Moving Biometric and Geolocating Data Security Bill. Read the Legislation.

The State: California

The Legislation: Assembly Bill 83

What does AB 83 require?

  • expand data security requirements for businesses that retain biometric & geolocating data
  • protect data collected by mobile apps or fitness devices
  • protects data collected in photo taggins such as social media and photo storage services for photo tagging purposes.
  • requires businesses to use a “reasonably prudent” standard

How does AB 83 accomplish its goals? By expanding the definitions of…

TREND. Data Security. Political Campaigns. 3 Points Informed Intel about Campaign Internal Controls.

The Democratic National Committee this week announced a new cybersecurity advisory board. 

The intel to keep you informed about the future of campaigns and data security:

  • Created by new DNC Chair Donna Brazille
  • Composed of security experts, including:
    • National Security. Rand Beers, former Department of Homeland Security acting secretary
    • Lawyer. Nicole Wong, former deputy chief technology officer of the U.S. and a former technology lawyer for Google and Twitter
    • Tech…

INTERIM. TREND. Data Security. Businesses. 3 Regulatory Points from a Texas White Hat Hacker.

Why are businesses not securing all online information? Its profitable to not secure the data. The penalties for not securing data are not impactful.

What legislation or regulatory reform is crucial? Not government specifics on security but rather strong enforcement and meaningful fines from regulatory enforcement.

What’s the future in hacking? Its not buying and selling information, but rather modification of the data that is out there already.

Business insider | A security expert…

Fantasy Sports Facing Data Security Questions

What data security issues are being bandied about against Fantasy Sports?

  • Communicating with consumers requesting personal information without the use of encryption
  • Asking customers to send sensitive information, such as Social Security Numbers, and credit card images, via unencrypted email

Is ther an investigation? A complaint filed with the FTC 

Daily Dashboard | Daily fantasy sports sites face data security questions

3 Issues for Legislators and Regulators. Data Security Class Actions.

  • Cyber Insurance policies are still new and prone to litigation.
  • Companies should vet all public statements through lawyers
  • 2 federal Circuits have loosened up when a suit can continue. Its not as easy to get these cases kicked out of the courtroom.

Texas Lawyer | 3 Things GCs Should Know About Data Privacy Class Actions

INTERIM. 2 Reasons a Regulatory Agency Leader Supports Comprehensive Data Security Laws.

Which regulatory leader wants comprehensive data security laws? The FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez

Why the push for data security laws?

  • Hacks aren’t going away
  • Laws need to address how entities gather, save and disseminate personal information

Daily Dashboard | FTC’s Ramirez calls for comprehensive data security laws

TREND. Executive Agency for Data Security. 9 Point Data Breach Reporting.

Bonjour to Canada’s Privacy Commission who oversees the data privacy of Canadians. 

The Privacy Commissioner recommended these changes to national data security laws for 2016:

Data security breach reporting should include:

  • The company’s name;
  • Contact information for someone who can answer questions on the company’s behalf;
  • Description of the breach, including:
    • The estimated number of users affected;
    • The personal information leaked;
    • The date of the breach, if known, or an…

TREND. Auto Data Security. Car Theft by Hacking. 3 Pieces Informed Intel to Protect from New Laws.

How? Via laptop theives can open doors, and start an ignition to steal late model cars prompting new laws against auto manufacturers to secure vehicle data

Is this in Texas? Yes. Houston has recorded theft of a 2010 Jeep

Which manufacturers are targeted? Known hacks of autombilies are of Fiat Chrysler, GM and Tesla vehicles

WallStreet Journal | Thieves Go High-Tech to Steal Cars