The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights made headlines last month when it issued a Request for Information (RFI) , seeking input from the public on how the HIPAA Rules — specifically the HIPAA Privacy Rule — could...
There is almost no part of our lives these days that is not impacted by technology. Virtually every step we take, every song we listen to, everything we do online, every show we watch on TV and on and on and on has become a data point to be bought and sold and...
CO Becomes Third State to Pass Consumer Data Privacy Bill: Colorado has become the third state - after California and Virginia - to pass a comprehensive consumer data privacy bill. On June 8 the state’s General Assembly passed SB 190 , which, if signed...
Google Hit with Another Multistate Lawsuit: A bipartisan group of attorneys general from 36 states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging its Android app store, Google Play, is in violation of antitrust laws. The suit specifically...
How do you handle the privacy and data security issues for your firm and your clients? How do you stay abreast of the myriad rules and regulations governing data security and cybersecurity problems? Are cybersecurity attackers and data breach specialists winning...
A technology marketed by online image publishing service, Shutterfly, is making it easier for subscribers to tag family and friends has landed the company in court, with two Illinois residents bringing a class action lawsuit alleging violations of their privacy...