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The New SHIELD Act Changes Breach Notification Rules and Data Security Standards for New Yorkers’ Personal Information

By Ellen Moskowitz & Elizabeth (Betsy) Rosen Siegel on August 21, 2019
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Reflecting the movement to toughen data security laws on a state-by-state basis, on July 25, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (the “SHIELD Act” or the “Act”). The Act amends New York State’s current data breach notification law, which covers breaches of certain personally-identifiable computerized data (referred to in the New York breach law as “Private Information”). The Act also breaks new ground by imposing substantive data security requirements on businesses that own or lease the Private Information of New York residents, regardless of whether the businesses otherwise conduct business in New York State. Both portions of the Act are backed by potential civil penalties for noncompliance.

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Photo of Ellen Moskowitz Ellen Moskowitz

Ellen Moskowitz is a senior counsel in the Health Care Department. She focuses on assisting clients in the life sciences, health care, sports and non-profit industries on a wide range of issues, including licensure and regulatory compliance, health privacy and data security, health-related…

Ellen Moskowitz is a senior counsel in the Health Care Department. She focuses on assisting clients in the life sciences, health care, sports and non-profit industries on a wide range of issues, including licensure and regulatory compliance, health privacy and data security, health-related labor and employment matters, and corporate governance.

In the life sciences fields, Ellen has extensive experience with regulatory analysis and compliance, as well as with pharmaceutical development, commercialization and licensing arrangements, including the unique issues associated with biologics and human cellular and tissue-based products.

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Photo of Elizabeth (Betsy) Rosen Siegel Elizabeth (Betsy) Rosen Siegel

Elizabeth (Betsy) Rosen Siegel is an associate in the Health Care Department. Her practice focuses on representing health care clients, including hospitals, hospital systems, academic medical centers, physician organizations and other care entities. Betsy provides legal advice on a wide range of regulatory…

Elizabeth (Betsy) Rosen Siegel is an associate in the Health Care Department. Her practice focuses on representing health care clients, including hospitals, hospital systems, academic medical centers, physician organizations and other care entities. Betsy provides legal advice on a wide range of regulatory, transactional and corporate matters, including Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, fraud and abuse compliance, managed care contracting, HIPAA and data privacy, and general corporate and business planning.

In addition, Betsy maintains an active pro bono practice, which includes representing individuals in various immigration matters and representing not-for-profit organizations on a variety of matters. Betsy also serves on the Her Justice Junior Advisory Board.

Betsy earned her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School in 2013, while also earning her graduate certificate in health policy from The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. While in law school, she worked as a health insurance counselor at the George Washington University Law Health Rights Law Clinic and was a member of the Public Contract Law Journal. Betsy also served as president of the Student Health Law Association and received the American Bar Association/Bureau of National Affairs Award given to the members of the graduating Juris Doctor class who have demonstrated excellence in the study of health law. Betsy received her B.S. in health care management and policy magna cum laude from Georgetown University in 2010.

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