Answering the most difficult question in IT Support
By: Special Guest Author, Robert Gillette
The number one question I get as an Outsourced IT Provider is “am I secure?” This question is difficult to answer because I am on the
The Privacy Hacker
Hopkins & Carley Insights on Privacy and Security Law
The Privacy Hacker, published by Hopkins & Carley, focuses on data privacy and cybersecurity legal issues. It covers topics such as compliance with state and international privacy laws including the Colorado Privacy Act and California Consumer Privacy Act, data transfer regulations under GDPR, and practical guidance on managing data protection assessments. The blog also addresses cybersecurity threats like ransomware attacks and IT security audits, providing insights into legal obligations and risk management strategies for businesses. It discusses enforcement trends, regulatory updates, and best practices for safeguarding personal data and responding to consumer privacy rights requests.
Latest from The Privacy Hacker
Addressing Data Transfers from the European Union Starting September 27, 2021
Last July you will recall that in the Schrems II Case (“Schrems”) the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) invalidated the European Union/United States (“EU/US”) Privacy Shield framework, while also reiterating that companies could rely on the standard…
Colorado Privacy Act
This summer, Colorado passed the new data privacy law called the Colorado Privacy Act (“CPA”), granting Colorado residents new rights and creating new obligations for businesses that are located in or conduct business with those in Colorado. CPA regulates the…
The Summer of CCPA Enforcement
In April, Rob Bonta became the new California Attorney General. In swift form, and not taking any summer break, he has made it clear that privacy and CCPA compliance is a priority, and that enforcement won’t be limited to a…
STEP UP SECURITY TO PROTECT YOUR ORGANIZATION FROM CRIPPLING RANSOMWARE ATTACKS
A few weeks ago, many Americans on the east coast spent several days scrambling for gas when Colonial Pipeline halted systems for 5,500 miles of pipeline as a precautionary measure after being hit by a ransomware attack. Highly publicized, the…
Encryption for Data Protection
Organizations large and small across all industries collect and process personal information, be it user information, customer information or employee information. Some of this information may be sensitive, other information may be subject to stricter laws in other countries. In…
Why Security Matters Even More for On-premise Software Vendors
Data privacy and security terms have become ubiquitous in software license agreements, including in both hosted service agreements and software license agreements. Security terms have been the norm for many years in the SaaS world, where the software licensor is…
How Dark Patterns May be Chipping Away at Your Company’s Privacy Compliance Efforts
In recent months, there has been increased chatter about “dark patterns” in user interfaces, and it’s only getting louder. When we think of dark patterns, we often think of features that make it more difficult to cancel subscriptions, or that…
States Are “Stepping Up” to the Privacy Plate. Who’s Next? Virginia.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is on the verge of becoming the second state with a consumer data protection law. The Consumer Data Protection Act (“CDPA”), which awaits signature by Governor Northam (who is expected to sign the bill into law),…
Key Takeaways from the Recent Grindr Decision and “Tentative” $11M Fine
Online advertising – or “adtech”, as it is often referred to – does not mix well with many privacy laws, beginning with the GDPR. In recent years since GDPR went into effect, privacy advocates have increased their demands on EU…