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Employment Law Worldview
New York Strengthens Data Privacy and Security Protections: Employers Must Adopt Safeguards (US)
Joining the growing list of states enacting privacy and data security laws, on July 25, 2019, New York’s governor signed into law the “Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security”…
Cybersecurity Legal Trends & Topics
The Long Reach of New York’s SHIELD Act
By Michelle A. Schaap, Ryan M. Beeck
States continue to pass legislation addressing the protection and breach of private information and, on July 25, 2019, New York joined the growing trend when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the…
All About eDiscovery
Defensible Data Destruction is a Must
Data destruction is the process of removing information in a way that renders it unreadable (paper) or irretrievable (digital data). And, while it is critically important for companies to manage…
Privacy, Cybersecurity & Technology Law Perspectives
New York Increases Breach Notification and Security Responsibilities
By Maxwell S. Harwitt, Steven M. Millendorf
New York State has enacted S5575, the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (“SHIELD Act”). This new law amends New York General Business Code 899-aa and adds Section…
All About eDiscovery
What is New York’s Data Breach Notification Statute? And Does it Impact Me?
As mentioned in my last blog post, there are data breach notification laws on the books in 48 states, including New York. On July 25, Governor Cuomo signed into law…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
New York State Doubles Down on Data Privacy, Sets High Bar for “Reasonable Safety Standards”
On July 25, 2019, New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law two bills aimed at increasing the obligations of entities handling computerized private data. The Stop Hacks and Improve…
Eye On Privacy
New York SHIELD Act Expands Breach Notice Requirements Starting in October
By Elfin Noce, Kari Rollins, Liisa Thomas, Rebecca Mackin
As we recently reported, New York’s new SHIELD Act contains data security provisions. It also contains a number of key changes to New York’s existing breach notification obligations. These changes…
Eye On Privacy
Preparing for New York’s New Data Security Requirements
By Elfin Noce, Kari Rollins, Liisa Thomas
New York recently passed the SHIELD Act, which, among other things, newly establishes data security requirements for companies that collect private information about New York residents. The data security protections…
Proskauer on Privacy
The New SHIELD Act Changes Breach Notification Rules and Data Security Standards for New Yorkers’ Personal Information
By Ellen Moskowitz, Elizabeth (Betsy) Rosen Siegel
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…
Employment Privacy Blog
New York Expands The Data Breach Umbrella: More Cybersecurity Incidents Will Require Breach Compliance From Businesses Who Possess Private Information For New York Residents
New York Expands The Data Breach Umbrella: More Cybersecurity Incidents Will Require Breach Compliance From Businesses Who Possess Private Information For New York Residents On July 25, 2019, New York…