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Connecticut Legislature Passes Comprehensive Privacy Legislation, Awaiting Governor’s Signature

Troutman Sanders

On April 28, the Connecticut House passed Senate Bill 6 , an act concerning personal data privacy and online monitoring (SB 6 or Connecticut Act). If the bill becomes law, it will go into effect on July 1, 2023, making Connecticut the fifth state to enact a comprehensive data privacy law. Privacy Notices. Who Must Comply?

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FTC Amends Safeguards Rule to Require Reporting of Data Breaches

Troutman Sanders

Specifically, the amendment applies to “notification events,” which are defined as the “acquisition of unencrypted customer information without the authorization of the individual to which the information pertains.” The amendment will go into effect 180 days after publication of the final rule in the Federal Register.

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US law firms bulk up with more mergers in the new year

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HMB advises on mergers and acquisitions, and its focus on middle market private equity and emerging companies work was a draw for Kilpatrick, said Henry Walker, Kilpatrick’s chair and CEO.

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Corporate E-Note October 2021

Burr Forman

Burr & Forman’s experienced Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Team helps clients navigate the complex cybersecurity and data privacy landscape with strategies designed to assess current risks, develop a corrective action plan, implement best practices, and provide immediate and appropriate responses to a cybersecurity breach.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities. The sum in July of all net foreign acquisitions of long-term securities, short-term U.S. Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities: On September 17, 2020, the National Security Agency (NSA) released best practice guidelines for those working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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No Pain No Gain – Magistrate Judge Recommends Dismissal of Data Breach Suit Where Medical Information Was at Issue

Troutman Sanders

million Practicefirst employees and patients and resulted in the unauthorized acquisition of: names, addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, medical diagnosis treatment information, and financial information. The breach impacted the information of over 1.2 1] TransUnion v.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities. Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities: On May 3, Vice reported that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) tracked millions of Americans to see if they followed COVID-19 lockdown orders. State Activities. On May 4, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed bill S.5924-C/A.6938-B