The indictment filed last Friday by Special Counsel Robert Mueller explains how Russian military intelligence officers hacked into computer systems of the DNC, the DCCC, and Clinton Campaign employees during the 2016 presidential race. With sweeping, specific details that have
Information Bytes
The law blog for data with people problems
Information Bytes, published by Information Governance Group, focuses on practical aspects of information governance including data retention, data management, defensible disposition, and data security. The blog addresses compliance with regulatory requirements, risk mitigation related to data handling, and strategies for maximizing the value of organizational information. It covers topics such as establishing legally validated records retention schedules, implementing information management policies, data breach response readiness, and aligning information governance initiatives with business objectives. The content also explores the intersection of information governance with litigation discovery and privacy regulations, providing guidance for organizations to manage information cost-effectively while controlling legal and security risks.
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(But wait, I didn’t) notice and consent
By Peter Sloan
I keep getting asked about Cambridge Analytica and Facebook. And no one seems to like my response – I’m frankly amazed that this all took so long to blow up. How long? How about since 1973. That’s when the U.S. Department…
So, I asked a hacker about technical vulnerabilities …
By Peter Sloan
Testing for technical vulnerabilities is a key part of security risk assessment. To get the straight scoop on technical vulnerabilities, and how they’re exploited, why not ask a hacker?
Dave Chronister is an ethical hacker, a Certified Information Systems Security…
Security risk assessment is not just a good idea – it’s a compliance requirement
By Peter Sloan
Would you take a deposition by solely following a template of standard questions, without assessing the unique issues and circumstances of the case? Or conduct transaction due diligence by simply marching though a generic punch list, without assessing the unique…
Security Risk Assessment: You can’t fix what you can’t see.
I had a nagging worry that something was wrong with my car, so I finally decided to take it to the dealer. I couldn’t exactly describe my concern, except there was an intermittent, “funny noise” coming from somewhere in the…
Understanding law firms’ unique security vulnerabilities – the key to turning bad news into good news
By Peter Sloan
Good news on law firm data security
By Peter Sloan
Law firms face significant data security threats. But there’s good news for law firms on data security. When firms are serious about their data safeguards and take concrete steps to strengthen their security profile, they better position themselves for…
Bad news on law firm data security
By Peter Sloan
It all seemed so routine, so straightforward. The case was settled, with a $500,000 payment to be made to the approved settlement administrator. The law firm received an email from the administrator with wire transfer directions, and the settlement funds…
Information Governance deep dive: law firm data security
By Peter Sloan
Sometimes one needs to zoom in to understand the big picture. This year we’ll continue to explore Information Governance, but through the lens of a particular industry segment – law firms – and a particular focus – data security.
Why…
Information governance – the foundation for information security
How time flies. Seventeen years ago, I went to work for a small, visionary company based in Seattle—Computer Forensics, Inc. Indeed, the founder was so early in the e-discovery and forensics industry that our URL was forensics.com. Laptop drives typically…