On November 16, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission released a proposed order in connection with a complaint filed in August of 2020 against Global Tel*Link Corp. and its subsidiaries, Telmate and TouchPay, which offers communication and payment services for incarcerated individuals.
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Proxy Advisory Firm Issues Guidance on Cyber Oversight and Disclosure
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Glass Lewis & Co. recently published its updated Benchmark Policy Guidelines for 2024, which reflect investors’ continuing focus on corporate disclosure and board oversight of cyber risks.
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Australian Privacy Regulator Sues in Data Breach Case
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Patrick Gunning from King & Wood Mallesons reports that, on November 2, 2023, the Australian Information Commissioner filed proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Australian Clinical Labs Limited seeking a civil penalty in connection with the company’s response to a data breach that occurred in February 2022.
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NYDFS Updates Its Cybersecurity Regulation to Protect Against Growing Cyber Threats
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On November 1, 2023, New York Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services amended its Cybersecurity Regulation applicable to covered financial institutions. …
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CFPB Proposes New Rule on Personal Financial Data Rights
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On October 19, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a new rule that would provide consumers with more control over their financial information and impose certain requirements. …
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FTC Amends Safeguards Rule to Require Certain Financial Institutions to Report Data Security Breaches
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On October 27, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has approved an amendment to the Safeguards Rule that would require non-banking institutions to report certain data breaches to the FTC. …
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Canadian Privacy Regulators Issue Guidance on Best Interests of Young People
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On October 17, 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada announced the release of two companion documents that provide further guidance on protecting the privacy of young people.
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California Enacts Amendments to the CCPA and Other New Laws
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On October 8, 2023 and October 10, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed A.B. 947, A.B. 1194, S.B. 362 and S.B. 244 into law. …
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Blackbaud to Pay $49.5 Million in Data Breach Settlement
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On October 5, 2023, Blackbaud Inc., a software provider for the philanthropy, healthcare, and education sectors, has resolved claims that the District of Columbia and 49 U.S. states raised.
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U.S. Supreme Court Will Examine Constitutionality of Florida and Texas Social Media Laws
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On September 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States accepted petitions challenging the constitutionality of social media laws in Florida and Texas. …
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