New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) on Monday announced a lawsuit against Allstate and its subsidiary National General for not protecting personal information from cyberattacks, and violating the state’s breach notification law. While James noted that the insurance companies' internal cyber defenses were inadequate, she said the broader cause was their choice of prioritizing profit over safety.
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FTC Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya on Thursday sued President Donald Trump over their “illegal” firings and argued for full reinstatement.
Privacy bills passed their originating chambers in multiple states this week -- and there could be more votes soon. On Thursday, the Vermont Senate voted unanimously by voice to approve a comprehensive privacy bill (S-71), sending it to the House.
With emerging technologies and issues in the health care space, the role of privacy officers must also evolve and adapt to stay relevant in a changing landscape, said a panel of privacy leaders during the National HIPAA Summit Thursday.
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Former FBI Privacy Officer Joins McCarter & English Cybersecurity Team
Former FBI Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer Erin Prest has joined McCarter & English as partner in the cybersecurity team, the firm announced Monday. Prest oversaw data security and privacy protection practices during her time at the FBI.
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