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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Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released a Request for Information seeking public input regarding the recently passed Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022. …
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Proposed Amendments to NY Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulations Impose New Obligations on Large Entities, Boards of Directors and CISOs
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On July 29, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services posted proposed amendments to its Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies. This blog entry provides highlights of the amendments.
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Florida Enacts Law Prohibiting State Agencies from Paying Cyber Ransoms
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On July 1, 2022, amendments to Florida’s State Cybersecurity Act took effect, imposing certain ransomware reporting obligations on state agencies, counties and municipalities and prohibiting those entities from paying cyber ransoms. …
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NYDFS Imposes Fine of $5 Million on Carnival for Cybersecurity Breaches
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On June 24, 2022, the New York State Department of Financial Services announced it had entered into a $5 million settlement with Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise-ship operator, for violations of the Cybersecurity Regulation in connection with four cybersecurity events between 2019 and 2021, including two ransomware events. …
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India to Require Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Within Six Hours
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On April 28, 2022, India issued new guidance relating to “information security practices, procedure, prevention, response and reporting of cyber incidents for Safe & Trusted Internet.”…
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North Carolina Becomes First State to Prohibit Public Entities from Paying Ransoms
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On April 5, 2022, North Carolina became the first state in the U.S. to prohibit state agencies and local government entities from paying a ransom following a ransomware attack. …
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Cyber Incident Reporting Language in Omnibus Bill Headed to President Biden’s Desk
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On March 11, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed an omnibus spending bill that includes language which would require certain critical infrastructure owners and operators to notify the federal government of cybersecurity incidents in specified circumstances. President Biden has until March 15, 2022, to sign the bill. This blog entry provides a summary of the bill.
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U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Cybersecurity Legislation Requiring 72 Hour Cyber Incident Notification
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On March 2, 2022, the Senate unanimously passed the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 (“SACA” or the “Bill”). The Bill is now with the House of Representatives for a vote and, if passed, will be sent to President Biden’s desk for signature.
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Colorado AG Publishes Guidance on Data Security Practices and Announces Upcoming Rulemaking Under the Colorado Privacy Act
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On January 28, 2022, in celebration of Data Privacy Day, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office issued prepared remarks from Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and published guidance on data security best practices, including discussing his office’s plans for implementing the Colorado Privacy Act.
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