In addition to the record-breaking $5 billion penalty to the FTC penalty and settlement order, on July 24, 2019, the SEC announced charges against Facebook for inadequate and misleading disclosures over its privacy practices.
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Organizational Accountability in U.S. Law and Its Relevance to a Federal Data Privacy Law: A CIPL Study
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The Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP recently published a white paper on Organizational Accountability’s Existence in U.S. Regulatory Compliance and its Relevance for a Federal Data Privacy Law.…
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ICO Announces $124 Million Fine for Marriott International following Data Breach
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On July 9, 2019, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office announced that it intends to fine Marriott International £99,200,396 for a data breach violating the GDPR. This closely follows the £183 million fine for British Airways, announced on July 8.…
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SEC Fines Broker-Dealer $1 Million in First Enforcement Action Under Identity Theft Rule
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On September 26, 2018, the SEC announced a settlement with Voya Financial Advisers, Inc., a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer, for violating Regulation S-ID, as well as Regulation S-P. Together, Regulations S-ID and S-P are designed to require covered entities to help protect customers from the risk of identity theft and to safeguard confidential customer information. The settlement represents the first SEC enforcement action brought under Regulation S-ID.…
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Insider Trading Charges Brought Against CIO for Post-Breach Trading
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On March 14, 2018, the Department of Justice and the SEC announced insider trading charges against a CIO of a business unit of Equifax, Inc.…
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Webinar Recording Available on SEC Cybersecurity Guidance
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On March 7, 2018, Hunton & Williams LLP hosted a webinar with Lisa Sotto, Aaron Simpson, Scott Kimpel and Brittany Bacon on the SEC’s recent cybersecurity guidance.…
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SEC Publishes New Guidance on Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosures
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On February 21, 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published long-awaited cybersecurity interpretive guidance. The guidance marks the first time that the five SEC commissioners, as opposed to agency staff, have provided guidance to U.S. public companies with regard to their cybersecurity disclosure and compliance obligations. …
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SEC Creates Cyber Unit to Target Cyber-Related Threats
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This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it will create a Cyber Unit that will target cyber-related threats that may impact investors. …
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SEC Risk Alert Highlights Cybersecurity Improvements and Suggested Best Practices
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On August 7, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations issued a Risk Alert examining the cybersecurity policies and procedures of 75 broker-dealers, investment advisers and investment companies. …
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SEC Warns Initial Coin Offerings May Be Subject to U.S. Federal Securities Laws
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Amidst much anticipation, on July 25, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission released a Report of Investigation under Section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 warning the market that “tokens” issued in ICOs may be “securities” such that the full breadth of the U.S. federal securities laws may apply to their offer and sale.…
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