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President Biden Warns of Russian Cyber Attack

President Biden Warns of Russian Cyber Attack

By Jim MooreIn Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Legislation, Ransomware, Technology

“Fairly consequential and it is coming.”   That is how President Biden described the magnitude and likelihood of a Russian cyber attack when addressing a...

April 5, 2022April 8, 202200
Russian Invasion Prompts Hochul to Strengthen Cyber Defenses in NY

Russian Invasion Prompts Hochul to Strengthen Cyber Defenses in NY

By Jim MooreIn Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Digital Assets, Technology

In perhaps the busiest week in recent memory when it comes to government outreach regarding cybersecurity, all levels of state...

February 24, 2022April 5, 20220
Amidst Increasing Threats, New York Boosts Cybersecurity Preparedness and Readiness

Amidst Increasing Threats, New York Boosts Cybersecurity Preparedness and Readiness

By Jim MooreIn Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is once again taking center stage in Albany. Amidst warnings from Washington instructing public and private sector entities brace for...

February 21, 2022February 21, 20220
The New York Privacy Act – What You Should Know

The New York Privacy Act – What You Should Know

By thedpaIn Cybersecurity Legislation, Data Breach, Digital Assets, Privacy Legislation, Privacy Policy, Technology

The California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA)—and its predecessor the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA)—are the most transformative and...

November 22, 2021November 22, 20210
Federal Cybersecurity: America’s Data Still at Risk

Federal Cybersecurity: America’s Data Still at Risk

By Joanna PasceriIn Cybersecurity, Technology

Is America safe from a cyber-attack? Apparently not. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs recently revealed this...

August 16, 2021August 16, 20210
Combating Ransomware – Senate Homeland Security Committee Introduces Legislation

Combating Ransomware – Senate Homeland Security Committee Introduces Legislation

By thedpaIn Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Legislation, Data Breach, Ransomware

Recently, ransomware attacks have jeopardized the cybersecurity measures of companies across all industries, including gas pipelines, meat processing plants, and...

August 2, 2021August 2, 20210
NYDFS Hackathon Is ‘Testament’ to Crypto’s Growth

NYDFS Hackathon Is ‘Testament’ to Crypto’s Growth

By Jim MooreIn Digital Assets

While President Biden’s Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, says she plans to take aim at digital assets and blockchain...

April 14, 2021April 14, 202172
New Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy and Technology Outlines Priorities for the 117th Congress

New Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy and Technology Outlines Priorities for the 117th Congress

By Jim MooreIn Privacy Legislation, Privacy Policy, Social Media, Technology

Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) is beginning to flesh out his aggressive agenda for the Subcommittee in the 117th Congress, which...

April 6, 2021April 6, 20210
Biden Ally Driving Tech Policy in the 117th Congress

Biden Ally Driving Tech Policy in the 117th Congress

By Jim MooreIn Algorithms, Privacy Legislation, Social Media, Technology

In February, Senior Delaware Senator, and close Biden ally, Chris Coons was named Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on...

March 30, 2021March 30, 20210
Attorney General James Holds American Medical Collection Agency Responsible for 2019 Data Breach

Attorney General James Holds American Medical Collection Agency Responsible for 2019 Data Breach

By Jim MooreIn Data Breach

New York Attorney General Letitia announced an agreement between a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general from around the nation and...

March 23, 2021March 23, 20210
DFS Facebook Report Strengthens the Case for Governor’s Proposed New York Data Accountability and Transparency Act

DFS Facebook Report Strengthens the Case for Governor’s Proposed New York Data Accountability and Transparency Act

By Jim MooreIn Privacy Policy

At the end of February, the Department of Financial Services released a long- awaited report on the “transmission of sensitive user data by application and website designers to Facebook.” The report concludes a nearly two-year investigation by the Department into the use of sensitive personal data by app developers set in motion by a Wall Street Journal article in February 2019.

March 15, 2021March 15, 20210
The Data Privacy Alliance Appoints First Executive Director

The Data Privacy Alliance Appoints First Executive Director

By thedpaIn Press Releases

Jim Moore Will Serve as Executive Director and Board Co-Chair of the Alliance.

February 19, 2021February 19, 20210
HHS Proposed Rules Could Have Significant Impact on Health Plans and Health Care Providers

HHS Proposed Rules Could Have Significant Impact on Health Plans and Health Care Providers

By thedpaIn Privacy Policy

Beckage’s Health Law Team is monitoring recent developments concerning patient’s right to access health information. Last week, two agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced proposed rules that could have a significant impact on health plans and health care providers. Though applicability of the proposed rules varies, both rules focus on individuals’ right to access health information, a compliance area that has seen increased scrutiny and enforcement actions in recent years.

December 18, 2020February 19, 20210
Mobile App Developers Take Notice Of New Apple Privacy Requirements

Mobile App Developers Take Notice Of New Apple Privacy Requirements

By thedpaIn Privacy Legislation

Companies that have, or are in the process of developing, mobile applications that are connected to the Apple Store should be aware of recent privacy updates and should take steps to prepare your business for these new privacy requirements in 2021.

November 11, 2020February 19, 20210
California Passes Proposition 24 on Consumer Privacy

California Passes Proposition 24 on Consumer Privacy

By thedpaIn Privacy Legislation
November 5, 2020February 19, 202100

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