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This interim legislative committees have been studying data security after a rash of data breaches. It’s a complex issue. How to protect consumers, how to protect businesses and how to protect banks will be a tricky balance for the Legislature.
We need to add one more policy consideration- how data security policies impact innovation. Texas wants to be a leader in innovation and utilizes economic development programs and favorable tax environment to draw leaders in innovation to Te…
DropBox, the cloud storage service, was allegedly hacked. Logins and passwords are being published and bitcoin is being requested by the hacker. DropBox’s statement is that the hack came through a third party vendor, much like the Target hack.
DropBox recommends enabling the two key log-in. Two key log-in methods have also been discussed in interim committee hearings as a standard for the state to consider adopting in 2015 legisaltion. Look for the phrase in any laundry list of dat…
Protecting your data security has many levels. One is personal responsibility, which is Snapchat’s point. Unusual PR choice of Snapchat to blame its own users. But, exercising personal responsibility to protect your personal data is smart. Don’t worry the good men and women of Texas government will come to your aid during 2015 with legislation to protect individuals and businesses, increase criminal penalties and create new causes of action.
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Digital health is big business. But, protecting digital health records doesn’t get the same attention as data breaches at retail establishments. We should be paying more attention to the security of our digital health records. [Washington Post: WonkBlog] Data Security is complicated. Federal statutes and rules control on one level. State statutes and rules compliment and add to federal requirements. Legislation will be focused on keeping the bad guys out of your personal and private information. This protection from data breaches will focus on state causes of actions to protect businesses; additional security parameters for the banking industry; and state criminal causes of action galore. Sometimes the bad guys who should be kept … Breaching security means jail time. Also- remember to be kind to people- when a fired employee breaks into secured email- there was a lack of respectful treatment. No one likes a name calling bully. 2015 legislation will include criminal penalties. Since the banking crisis, we’ve seen an uptick in criminal charges against corporations.
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When talking about data security, it’s easy to get lost in the data that can be taken away by the nefarious. But, businesses shouldn’t ignore examining the information that they collect. FTC Commissioner Brill stresses the need for companies to consider minimizing data collection. Less data collected, less of a target for data breaches by the nefarious elements. [AdAg… UT Austin today announced the formation of IDWise, funded with a partnership with the Texas Legislature. IDWise will provide data security toolkits and education for individuals and small businesses. [UT Austin Center for Identity] Google says it takes hours, not weeks, to clean up a data breach, if your personal information/photos are posted on its websites. But, here’s the kicker- Google relies on users to report breached information. There is no internet law enforcement. There are bullies and hackers, but there is no John Wayne or Clint Eastwood of the Internet to ensure everyone acts respectfully. The very Libertarian internet world relies on personal responsibility. Personal responsibility is a …Digital Health: New Hacker Fronteir
Google’s Schmidt Says Encrypted Phones Won’t Thwart Police – WSJ
Data Security Laws Involve Jail Time
FTC Commissioner Brill Stresses Data Privacy & Security
UT Austin Steps Up To Secure Data
The Data Breach Cleaner
Data Security Meet National Security
Remember the Patriot Act? Usually you heard Patriot Act with the phrase “our civil liberties are being trampled.” Libertarian leaning Silicon Valley came to the rescue of people wanting greater data security for their smart phones. Good for consumers; bad for the FBI. The FBI likes knowing it could get warrantless access to your data. [WallStreet Journal]