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Cozen O'Connor

Florida AG Focuses on Security Camera Data Concerns

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Florida AG James Uthmeier is investigating Lorex Technology Inc., a security camera company, over alleged national security concerns and allegations that it misled consumers about the privacy and security of using its cameras...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Companies Remain at Risk for Remote IT Worker Fraud; Should Consider Appropriate Mitigation Strategies

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a coordinated, nationwide enforcement action countering the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or “North Korea”) government’s efforts to finance its regime...more

DLA Piper

Thailand: PDPA Crackdown 2025: Are You Next? – Major Fines and Lessons from Thailand’s Latest Enforcement

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Since the full enforcement of Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (“PDPA”) in June 2022, the Personal Data Protection Committee (“PDPC”) has moved decisively from awareness-building to active enforcement....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Massachusetts AG Secures $795,000 Settlement for Alleged Data Security and Breach Notification Failures

On August 19, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced a $795,000 settlement with a property management company for alleged violations of the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, and the Massachusetts...more

McCarter & English, LLP

A Hole in the Net: Massachusetts’s Six-Figure Penalty for Failure to Spot Phish

Massachusetts recently joined a growing number of states pursuing data privacy enforcement actions, announcing a $795,000 settlement with Peabody Properties, Inc., a Massachusetts-based firm. The property company oversees...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

[Event] Workplace Horizons Extension: Chicago - September 18th, Chicago, IL

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The leading educational and networking event — from the premier firm for employment + labor law — comes closer to you regionally and topically. The benefits of Jackson Lewis’ annual Workplace Horizons conference in New...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (August 26, 2025)

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FTC Chairman Sends Warning Letters to Technology Companies Regarding Data Security and Censorship. On August 21, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent warning letters to thirteen technology companies that provide cloud computing,...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Massachusetts attorney general announces settlement against a property management company

On August 19, the Massachusetts attorney general announced a $795,000 settlement with a property management company for allegedly failing to protect the personal information of thousands of individuals after multiple data...more

Carlton Fields

Enforcement of SEC Amendments to Regulation S-P: A Trump-Era Trompe L’oeil?

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On May 16, 2024, the SEC, under former Chair Gary Gensler, adopted sweeping amendments to Regulation S-P, which governs the privacy and data security of nonpublic consumer personal and financial information for a broad range...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

NYDFS Imposes $2M Penalty for Violations of its Cybersecurity Regulation

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced on August 14, 2025, resolution of civil enforcement action requiring Healthplex, Inc., a licensed insurance agent and independent adjuster, to pay a $2...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Federal Trade Commission Finalizes Order With Web Hosting Company Over Data Security Failures

On May 21, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a consent order with GoDaddy to settle allegations that the web hosting company misled customers and failed to implement basic data security protections. Although...more

Dacheng

China Monthly Data Protection Update: August 2025

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This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s data protection sector for August. The following events merit special attention: CAC Summons NVIDIA Over Cybersecurity Concerns Related to H20 Chip: On July 31, CAC...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Highlights From CFIUS’ 2024 Annual Report to Congress

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Key Takeaways: - In 2024, CFIUS reviewed 325 covered transactions and increased its scrutiny of non-notified deals. Nevertheless, both the number of filings reviewed and the number of requests for formal filings following...more

Hogan Lovells

HL UK Pensions Law Digest 11 August 2025

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A bite-sized summary of recent UK pension news Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: Pensions Regulator: successful action to boost scheme funding Enforcement action by TPR, combined with a ruling from the...more

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Thailand ramps up data protection enforcement

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Thailand's Personal Data Protection Committee (“PDPC”) has significantly intensified its enforcement of Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (“PDPA”), announcing on 1 August 2025 eight new administrative...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Keeping Data Secure When Government Funding Is Shrinking – the Lean But Mean Imperative for Smaller Health Care Delivery...

When President Donald Trump signed the Federal reconciliation bill into law on July 4th, things became more challenging for smaller or rural health care delivery organizations – often working on shoestring budgets heavily...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

“False” Sense of Security: DOJ Announces False Claims Act Settlements Related to Failure to Comply with Cybersecurity Requirements

On July 31, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a pair of settlements with companies accused of having violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by falsely representing their compliance with certain...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

What the Sensitive Data Rule means for “bulk data” and National Security compliance

As of July 9, the U.S. Department of Justice has begun full enforcement of a sweeping new data regulation known as the Sensitive Data Rule, or “SDR.” Implemented under President Biden’s Executive Order 14117, the SDR marks a...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

DOJ Enforcement Under the National Security Division’s Data Security Program

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Protecting sensitive data has never been more important. In a globalized world of advanced cyber threats, sophisticated espionage techniques, and external data monetization, increased security is crucial to safeguard...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Recent OCR Settlements Emphasize the Need for Thorough HIPAA Risk Analysis

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Two settlements recently announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reinforce the agency’s emphasis on promoting thorough risk analysis to help prevent disclosure of...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

OIG Audit Finds Cybersecurity Gaps at Large Northeastern Hospital

On July 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) posted a report that announced the findings of a cybersecurity audit it conducted of a large Northeastern...more

Cohen & Gresser LLP

Evading DOJ Crosshairs As Data Security Open Season Starts

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The U.S. Department of Justice has added a new weapon to its enforcement arsenal, aimed at enhancing its ability to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing and exploiting government related data and sensitive personal data...more

Dacheng

China Monthly Data Protection Update: July 2025

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This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s data protection sector for July. The following events merit special attention: CAC Issues Third Edition of the Data Export Security Assessment Application Guide: On...more

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DOJ Begins Enforcement of New Data Security Program

On July 9, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) commenced enforcement of its new Data Security Program (“DSP”) to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing sensitive U.S. data. Created earlier this year, the program seeks...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Understanding Session Replay: Legal Risks and How to Mitigate Them

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In an increasingly data-driven digital landscape, businesses are constantly seeking tools to better understand and optimize user experiences. One such tool is session replay—a powerful technology that allows organizations to...more

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