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CareFirst Data Breach Appeal Holds Three Key Lessons for Cyberattack Litigants

A recent federal appellate decision suggests that it might be getting easier for cyberattack plaintiffs to establish standing in a manner sufficient to survive a motion to dismiss. According to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia

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Posted in Cyberattack, Data Breach, Litigation

Will the New General Data Protection Regulations (“GDPR”) Be a Block in the Chain?

Yes, I know that I ooze wit, but seriously, on the 25 May 2018, the new GDPR will come into force, which replaces the current data protection regulations (irrespective of Brexit). The principle at the heart of the GDPR is

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Posted in Data Security, Privacy, Regulations

Coca-Cola Dodges Privacy Class Action

Coca-Cola won big last month when it secured summary judgment in a privacy class action brought by a former bottling plant employee concerning compromised personal information. Hon. Joseph Leeson of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania found that Coca-Cola was not

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Posted in Data Breach, Data Security, Litigation, Privacy

Protect Against Cyber Attacks: A New Guide to Help Small Businesses

No business is too small to be the victim of a cyberattack. In fact, as larger companies invest more resources in cybersecurity, attackers are beginning to target smaller, less secure businesses. It is important for every small business to understand

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Posted in Cyberattack, Data Breach, Data Security, Privacy, Standards

“Full Employment for CISOs in New York”: New York Proposes the Nation’s First Cybersecurity Regulation

If you’re a CISO living in New York get ready for the phone calls!!! On September 13, 2016, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo proposed the nation’s first cybersecurity regulation. Starting on September 28, 2016 there is a limited 45 day window

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Posted in Data Security, Legislation, Regulations

Data Breach Plaintiffs Continue to Face Article III Standing Challenges

Standing remains a high hurdle for individuals whose personal information is compromised as a result of a data breach but who cannot establish that the stolen information was actually used improperly. Class action claims against CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Cyber Attacks Reach Subrogation

It was just a matter of time. As cyber-attacks rose and the data security breaches became increasingly devastating to businesses and individuals, cyber breach insurance became more prevalent. And where insurance appears, subrogation recovery follows. We have not seen an overwhelming number

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Posted in Cyberattack, Data Breach, Legislation, Litigation

Phishing and Spoofing Scams — A Few Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Business

The phone rings.  The caller ID says it’s your attorney’s office.  When you answer, you are told you owe your attorney additional money and are directed to call a toll-free number.  When you call the number, you are told how

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Posted in Cyber crimes, Cyberattack, Data Security, Privacy

Cyber-Security Alert: D.C. Area Hospital Chain MedStar Targeted By Hackers

MedStar, a Washington, D.C.-area hospital chain, became the latest healthcare industry victim of a cyber-attack when hackers breached its systems with a crippling virus. MedStar operates 10 hospitals in the D.C./Baltimore region, employs 30,000 staff, has 6,000 affiliated physicians, and

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Posted in Cyber crimes, Cyberattack, Data Breach, Data Security, HIPAA, Privacy

House Subcommittee Examines the Role of Cyber Insurance

On March 22, the House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies held a hearing on The Role of Cyber Insurance in Risk Management. The witnesses were Matthew McCabe, a Senior Advisory Specialist for cyber insurance

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