August 24, 2022
Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Christopher A. Iacono
, Mary Kate McDevitt
Takeaway: The recent vulnerabilities in Apple software has exemplified the importance of patch management and keeping devices up to date with the latest operating systems and software in order to protect the security of devices. The recent data breach reported by Apple, Inc. (“Apple”) has once again brought global attention... Read More
August 16, 2022
Blog, The Privacy Hacks
Takeaway: As cybersecurity risk increases, large enterprises and government agencies are, increasingly, forcing smaller vendor companies to obtain cyber insurance to help manage the risk of a data breach. To prepare for an annual cybersecurity insurance renewal or initial application, consider the following practices which could help address the risks... Read More
August 9, 2022
Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Christopher A. Iacono
Takeaway: Governor Wolf signed a bill that authorizes the governor to order the Pennsylvania National Guard to assist local governments and private entities with cybersecurity support, training, and more. On July 7, 2022, Governor Wolf approved House Bill 2412, which authorizes the governor additional powers under Title 51 to order... Read More
August 4, 2022
Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Quintin DiLucente
Takeaway: The DOJ’s Cyber Fraud Initiative and qui tam actions under the False Claims Act represent signification enforcement mechanisms for cybersecurity contractor compliance. On the eve of 2022, the United States began imposing new, punitive cybersecurity measures aimed at making the internet a safer platform for businesses to share and... Read More
July 29, 2022
Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Christopher A. Iacono
Takeaway: With ransomware attacks increasing over the past few years, healthcare organizations can expect hackers to make ransom demands while holding their computer systems hostage. Everything comes back in style. In the 90s, computer hackers learned how to infiltrate networks, hold them hostage, and demand payment to make them functional... Read More
July 20, 2022
Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Mary Kate McDevitt
Takeaway: Although the enactment of the Italian Sunshine Act furthers the global expansion of healthcare transparency, the implied consent provision may not comply with the GDPR. I. Overview and Requirements of the New Italian Sunshine Act Law n. 62 of May 31, 2022[1], or the Italian Sunshine Act, took effect... Read More
July 5, 2022
Cyber Security, Publications, The Privacy Hacks
On March 15, the United States and the European Commission (EU) entered into negotiations to create the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (Framework). This effort is the third of its kind showcasing the legal complexity involved in creating a mechanism that fosters secure data flows between the United States and European... Read More
June 30, 2022
Blog, The Privacy Hacks
Takeaway: President Biden recently signed into law the “Federal Rotation Cyber Workforce Program Act” and the “State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act”. With these new laws, the Biden Administration is attempting to build a more robust cybersecurity workforce and aid local governments in combating cybercrime. On June 21, 2022, President... Read More
June 27, 2022
Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Christopher A. Iacono
, Quintin DiLucente
Takeaway: To ensure investor safety and emphasize a commitment to user privacy, corporate executives and similarly-situated high ranking officers must not provide any statements or omissions that affirmatively create a misleading impression of the current “state of affairs that differed in a material way from the one that actually existed.”... Read More
June 17, 2022
Blog, The Privacy Hacks
By:
Christopher A. Iacono
, Mary Kate McDevitt
Takeaway: The DOJ’s recent revisions to their internal policy promote the Department’s goals that the CFAA is applied consistently by government attorneys and better understood by the public. These goals ensure that the law adequately responds to evolving cybersecurity and privacy challenges. On May 19, 2022 the Department of Justice... Read More
