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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
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 Elizabeth (Betsy) Rosen

Betsy Rosen is an associate in the Health Care Department.

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