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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HHS Announces First HIPAA Settlement Agreement Involving Ransomware Attack
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On October 31, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the issuance of a settlement agreement with Doctors’ Management Services, a Massachusetts-based medical management company, related to alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s Privacy and Security Rules. …
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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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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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SEC Brings Cyber Disclosure Enforcement Action
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On March 9, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced settled administrative charges against Blackbaud Inc.
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White House Releases National Cybersecurity Strategy
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On March 2, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the release of the National Cybersecurity Strategy.
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Claimant to Maintain Anonymity in English High Court Cyber Attack Case
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On December 20, 2022, the English High Court has granted the victim of a cyber attack a permanent injunction against cyber attackers whilst the victim organization maintains its anonymity.
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NYDFS Amends Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Services Companies
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On November 9, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services released their second amendments to their Part 500 Cybersecurity Rules.
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TSA Issues New Railroad Cybersecurity Requirements
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On October 18, 2022, the Transportation Security Administration issued a new cybersecurity directive requiring passenger and freight railroad carriers to create plans for responding to cybersecurity incidents. …
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Biden-Harris Administration Statement on Cybersecurity in America
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On October 11, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration released an informational statement about the current administrations’ progress in strengthening America’s national cybersecurity. …
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