NY SHIELD, NIST, data security
NY SHIELD Act and the Bevy of State Privacy Legislation to Come: Are You Prepared?
By Mark Paulding & Tatyana Ruderman on November 16, 2020
data security, digital media, privacy
InfoLawGroup is hiring!
By InfoLawGroup LLP on May 14, 2015
app developers, app store, Apps, COPPA, data security, FTC, information security, mobile apps, privacy
Recent International Study Reports Delinquencies in App Privacy Disclosures
By InfoLawGroup LLP on September 15, 2014
app developers, app store, Apps, data security, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, mobile apps, mobile payments, privacy
Mobile Apps: FTC Says Vague Privacy Policies and Lack of Terms a Problem
By Jamie Rubin on August 04, 2014
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FAQs Concerning the Legal Implications of the Heartbleed Vulnerability
By InfoLawGroup LLP on April 14, 2014
cybersecurity, cybersecurity framework, data protection, data security, hacking, InfoLawGroup, information security, information security program, Paulding, Red Flags Rule, Segalis, smart grid, white house order
Cybersecurity Effort Moves Forward – NIST Issues Final Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Framework
By InfoLawGroup LLP on February 18, 2014
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Eleventh Circuit Rules "Damages" Properly Alleged in Data Breach-Identity Theft Lawsuit
By InfoLawGroup LLP on September 17, 2012
Boris Segalis, Breach, data security, FTC, information security program, Nihar Shah, NYSEG, privacy enforcement, PUC, SmartGrid, Utilities, vendor management
Data Breach at New York Utility Prompts Enforcement Action and Industry-Wide Data Security Review
By InfoLawGroup LLP on August 24, 2012
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NLRB Issues Report on Employer Social Media Policies
By Heather Nolan on June 25, 2012
FTC, FTC Act, privacy, privacy enforcement, social network
The FTC MySpace Settlement: A Reminder to Say What You Do & Do What You Say
By InfoLawGroup LLP on May 09, 2012
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NLRB Issues Second Report Reviewing Social Media Enforcement Actions
By InfoLawGroup LLP on January 29, 2012
Facebook, LinkedIn, privacy, Security, security breach, security measures, social media, social network, trade secrets, twitter
The Legal Implications of Social Networking Part Three: Data Security
By InfoLawGroup LLP on January 09, 2012
In 2011, InfoLawGroup began its "Legal Implications" series for social media by posting Part One (The Basics) and Part Two (Privacy). In this post (Part Three), we explore how security concerns and legal risk arise and interact in the social media environment.There are three main security-related issues that pose potential security-related legal risk. First, to the extent that employees are accessing and using social media sites from company computers (or increasingly from personal computers connected to company networks or storing sensitive company data), malware, phishing and social engineering attacks could result in security breaches and legal liability. Second, spoofing and impersonation attacks on social networks could pose legal risks. In this case, the risk includes fake fan pages or fraudulent social media personas that appear to be legitimately operated. Third, information leakage is a risk in the social media context that could result in an adverse business and legal impact when confidential information is compromised.
Facebook, FTC, privacy, privacy notice, social media, social network, twitter
The Legal Implications of Social Networking Part Two: Privacy
By InfoLawGroup LLP on October 17, 2011
As social media and networking continue to revolutionize modern-day marketing and become the norm for organizations of all types, shapes and sizes, it is even more important to adequately address the legal risks associated with social media use. In Part One of our Legal Implications series, we laid out some background and identified key areas of legal risk. In the next few posts InfoLawGroup is going to look deeper at some of these risks. In this post we explore some of the privacy legal issues that companies should address if they want to leverage social media.
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We Discuss Benefits of Federal Information Security Legislation on Fox
By InfoLawGroup LLP on September 14, 2011
Earlier this week we blogged about Senator Blumenthal's (D-CT) proposed Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011. Today, InfoLawGroup partner Boris Segalis spoke on Fox Live about the advantages of federal information security legislation.
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Nonprofit Must Rehire Employees Axed for Facebook Complaints
By InfoLawGroup LLP on September 08, 2011
Boris Segalis, concerted activity, employee privacy, InfoLawGroup, information law group, NLRA, NLRB, privacy, privacy enforcement, Section 7, social media, social network
NLRB Report Reviews Social Media Enforcement Actions
By InfoLawGroup LLP on August 31, 2011
On August 18, 2011, the Associate General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB" or the "Board") issued a report analyzing the Board's recent social media enforcement actions. The report seeks to provide guidance to employers that want to ensure that their social media policies appropriately balance employee rights and company interests.
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The Legal Implications of Social Networking: The Basics (Part One)
By InfoLawGroup LLP on June 11, 2011
Much like the "Cloud computing revolution" there is an almost frenzied excitement around social media, and many companies are stampeding to exploit social networking. The promise of increased intimate customer interactions, input and loyalty, and enhanced sales and expanded market share can result in some organizations overlooking the thorny issues arising out of social networking. Many of these issues are legal in nature and could increase the legal risk and liability potential of an organization employing a social media strategy.In this multi-part series the InfoLawGroup will identify and explore the legal implications of social media. This series will help organizations begin to identify some of the legal risks associated with social media so that they may start addressing and mitigating these risks while maximizing their social media strategy.
In Part One of the series, we will provide a high level overview of the legal risks and issues associated with an organization's use of social media. In subsequent parts members of the InfoLawGroup team will take a deeper dive into these matters, and provide some practical insight and strategic direction for addressing these issues. As always, we view our series as the beginning of a broader conversation between ourselves and the larger community, and we welcome and strongly encourage comments, concerns, corrections and criticisms.
Boris Segalis, data protection, data security, FIPPs, InfoLawGroup, information law group, Korea, personal information, Personal Information Protection Act, PIPA, privacy, privacy legislation
Personal Data Protections Expand in Korea
By InfoLawGroup LLP on May 18, 2011
Mr. Kwang Hyun Ryoo, a partner at the Korean law firm of Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, is reporting in the firm's newsletter that on March 29, 2011, Korea enacted a comprehensive personal data protection law, entitled Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Most of the act's provisions will come into force on September 30, 2011.
Daily Journal, InfoLawGroup, information law group, information security, Law, law firm, Los Angeles, privacy, profile, social network
InfoLawGroup Profiled in Los Angeles Daily Journal: "The Social (Law Firm) Network"
By InfoLawGroup LLP on April 08, 2011
InfoLawGroup was recently profiled in the Los Angeles Daily Journal. "The Social (Law Firm) Network" is reprinted here with permission from the Daily Journal. We wish all of our clients, friends, and readers a great weekend.
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FTC Takes a Big Step in Privacy Enforcement with Google Buzz Settlement
By InfoLawGroup LLP on April 06, 2011
The Google Buzz settlement that the Federal Trade Commission announced on March 30, 2011 is the latest in the line of the Commission's numerous Section 5 actions related to privacy and data security violations. The Google Buzz settlement, however, is unique in several important ways. The settlement represents (i) the first FTC settlement order has requires a company to implement a comprehensive privacy program to protect the privacy of consumers' information, and (ii) the Commission's first substantive U.S.-EU Safe Harbor framework enforcement action. Let's dive in (make sure to read the "Action Item" at the conclusion of the post!).
