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CISA Posts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Under CIRCIA

On March 27, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) implementing the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA). For...more

Top 10 Issues General Counsel Need to Know About Ransomware in 2024

Threat actors are evolving. Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team explains how ransomware gangs have changed their tactics and how companies can respond to the threat while navigating new scrutiny from investors and...more

FBI and CISA Warn of Chinese Cyberattacks on U.S. Critical Infrastructure

Recently, there has been a surge in alerts and warnings concerning cyberattacks by People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored threat actors on U.S. critical infrastructure. On February 7, 2024, the Federal Bureau of...more

NYDFS Releases Circular Letter on Use of AI in Insurance Underwriting and Pricing

On January 17, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued a proposed circular letter for comment regarding the “Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems and External Consumer Data and Information...more

National Cyber Security Centre Forecasts Upcoming Cyber Threats with AI Use for Attacks

On January 24, 2024, the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) released a new report, The near-term impact of AI on the cyber threat, detailing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact the effectiveness of cyber...more

NYDFS Releases Industry Letter on the Use of Self-Service Password Reset Feature

On January 12, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released a new Industry Letter on the use of self-service password reset (“SSPR”) services, which enable users to reset their own password...more

NY AG’s Office Announces Significant Cybersecurity Settlement with Healthcare Company

On January 5, 2024, the New York Attorney General’s Office (“NY AG”) announced a settlement with Refuah Health Center, Inc. (“Refuah”) based on the company’s alleged failures to appropriately safeguard its patients’...more

FBI Develops Decryption Tool to Combat Blackcat Ransomware

On December 19, 2023, the Justice Department (“DOJ”) announced a disruption campaign against the Blackcat ransomware group.  In the same press release, they also stated that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) had...more

SEC’s Cybersecurity Rules – SEC Issues Guidance and DOJ Establishes Processes for the National Security or Public Safety Exception

Our Securities and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy teams unpack the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) process for companies seeking to delay Form 8-K disclosures under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) cybersecurity...more

FCC Plans to Update Data Breach Notification Rules

After a decade and a half under the current data breach notification rules for telecommunications carriers and telecommunications relay services (TRS) providers, the FCC recently unveiled plans to update and expand them....more

Ransomware Group, in Midst of Extortion Attempt, Files Regulatory Notice with SEC

Just a month before the Security and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) Material Cybersecurity Incidents Rule is set to take effect, a ransomware group has apparently taken compliance with reporting requirements into its own...more

FTC Approves New Data Breach Notification Requirement for Nonbanking Financial Institutions

With an amendment to its Safeguards Rule, the Federal Trade Commission has joined other federal agencies regulating cybersecurity breaches. Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team analyzes how the amendment will affect...more

The SEC Sues SolarWinds and Its CISO for Alleged Fraud and Disclosure Controls Failures

Our Securities Litigation, Securities, and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy teams outline vital takeaways for public companies and their directors and officers in light of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent civil...more

NYDFS Finalizes Second Amendment to Its Cybersecurity Regulation

Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy and Privacy & Cybersecurity Litigation teams examine the New York Department of Financial Services’ finalized Second Amendment to its Cybersecurity Regulation....more

FTC Approves New Data Breach Notification Requirement for Non-Banking Financial Institutions

On October 27, 2023, the FTC approved an amendment to the Safeguards Rule (the “Amendment”) requiring that non-banking financial institutions notify the FTC in the event of a defined “Notification Event” where customer...more

New Final AI Regulation from Colorado Department of Insurance—Others Likely to Follow Suit

Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Group considers the nationwide repercussions of Colorado’s new regulation of insurers’ use of artificial intelligence models to prevent race-based discrimination....more

FBI Cautions Organizations on Dual Ransomware Attacks

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a Private Industry Notification on September 27, 2023, highlighting two concerning ransomware trends and providing companies with guidance on mitigating potential threat actor...more

China Releases Major Changes in its Draft Regulations on Cross-border Data Flows

At the end of September 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released draft regulations (see the unofficial English translation) regulating the cross-border flow of personal information and important data out of...more

CISA and NSA Highlight Technology Gaps in New Guidance on Identity and Access Management

On October 4, 2023, the National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published Identity and Access Management: Developer and Vendor Challenges, an advisory document developed by...more

CISA Releases Advisory Concerning Chinese-Backed Threat Actor

On September 27, 2023, The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Japanese National Police Agency (NPA), and...more

New York Continues to Crack Down on Poor Data Security Practices

New York Attorney General Letitia James recently announced two agreements related to data breaches with entities that operate in the education industry. In both instances the entities paid the ransom and received evidence of...more

California Proposes Annual Audits to Assess Sufficiency and Compliance of Company Cybersecurity

In late August 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA” or “Agency”) released a discussion draft of proposed regulations under California’s data privacy law, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”)....more

The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – August 2023

Publications and Advisories - July 31, 2023 – Dave Brown, Kate Hanniford, Kim Peretti, Julia Mediamolle, Cara Peterman, Sierra Shear, Kristen Bartolotta, and Kezia Osunsade published “Securities Law, Securities Litigation,...more

SEC Adopts New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules for Public Companies

Our Securities, Securities Litigation, and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy teams highlight the key aspects of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s final changes to its cybersecurity reporting rules for public companies...more

FTC Launches Investigation into Creator of ChatGPT

In mid-July, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly opened an investigation into OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, sending the company an extensive Civil Investigative Demand (CID). While FTC investigations are normally...more

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