Category Archives: legislative trend

Data Regulation of Marijuana. 3 Key Pieces Informed Intel.

Which state included data regulation of marijuana? Colorado

What is the goal of data regulation of marijuana legalization? safely and securely control the flow of the drug across the state

What state agency houses this data center? Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) in the state’s Department of Revenue

Governing | Managing Marijuana: the Role of Data-Driven Regulation

2017. The Feds Have Weakened Student Data Privacy. Here's what groups want the states to do:

The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC.org) wants states to pass bills that:

  • No Targeted Ads. prohibit K-12 mobile and online service operators from using student information to target advertisements to students;
  • No Profiling Students. prohibit online service providers from creating K-12 student profiles for commercial purposes; 
  • No Selling Info. forbid companies from selling student information;
  • All Students (K-16) extend protection to all students, including college…

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…

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. Student Data Law Changes School Curriculum.

Which state added curriculum changes in its student data protection laws? Delaware

What changes ere made to public school curriculum? data security training

Why train teachers and students on data security? because human error is the largest driver of data breaches

Delaware Public Meda | First State working to incorporate data privacy training into ed prep programs

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…

3 Concerns with Model Student Data Privacy Laws.

What groups are concerned by model student data privacy laws? 24+ civil liberties and advocacy organizations

What’s the model act called? Employee and Student Online Privacy Protection Act

The privacy concerns about the model act:

  • broad and vague

  • does not prevent school administrators & employers from coercing or requiring students and employees to turn over highly sensitive social media account information

  • violates the Fourth or Fifth Amendment

Electronic Fronteir…