A&B Abstract: While much has been written about the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the focus has primarily been on the new rights it affords California consumers to have access to and control use of their data and opt out of many transfers to third parties. While this is a sea change in data privacy […]
Cybersecurity
New York DFS Unveils Two New Divisions Focused on Consumer Protection, Financial Enforcement and Cybersecurity
New York State’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) recently unveiled two new divisions with broad enforcement authority focused on consumer protection, financial enforcement, and cybersecurity. Financial service providers should take note as New York and other states continue to shore up their enforcement capabilities. Consumer Protection & Financial Enforcement DFS’ highly touted Consumer Protection and […]
Alston & Bird Issues Client Alert on New Cybersecurity Requirements As Recently Announced by the Federal Trade Commission
On April 3 , Alston & Bird Senior Associate Michael Young issued a Client Alert on a recent announcement made by the Federal Trade Commission on proposed rule updates to two key privacy and security regulations of the Safeguards Rule and the Privacy Rule that address new cybersecurity requirements. The Client Alert provides key highlights […]