Effective March 1, 2017, all banks and entities providing insurance in New York State will be required to meet new, minimum cyber-security standards, and certify compliance each February 15 after internal risk assessments are performed. While some larger entities may already meet these standards, many will not. Entities which also engage in business in other…
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Defined Terms? Fuhgeddaboudit!
In September 2016, the Oxford English Dictionary (“OED”) added the word “fuhgeddaboudit”, among others, as part of its quarterly update. The term is defined as: “In representations of regional speech (associated especially with New York and New Jersey): ‘forget about it’, used to indicate that a suggested scenario is unlikely or undesirable.” However, anyone who…
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Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act – New Jersey State
Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act - New Jersey State On September 15, 2016, the New Jersey Senate unanimously approved a bill that restricts the collection and use of personal information by retailers for certain purposes. The bill is known as the “Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act.” [https://legiscan.com/NJ/text/S1913/id/1419389/New_Jersey-2016-S1913-Amended.html] The law provides that a retailer…
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Data Privacy Attorney Michael J. Feldman Interviewed By Law360 Regarding FTC Enforcement
The “Internet of Things” is rapidly expanding, and most households have at least one physical object which automatically collects and exchanges data wirelessly. Manufacturers of smart devices need to ensure that security vulnerabilities and privacy concerns are rapidly addressed in order to escape the scrutiny of the Federal Trade Commission. Law360 interviewed privacy experts, including our…
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