Two states, Tennessee and Nebraska, have recently enacted changes to their data breach notification laws that will go into effect in July. Here’s what you need to know about each:… Continue reading
Last week, the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center was able to successfully negotiate the release of a collection of system resources and data files that had been encrypted and held hostage by ransomware attackers. Ransomware is a peculiar type of malware that is not designed or intended to steal personal or confidential information. Rather, ransomware is … Continue reading
On May 13, 2015, Governor Brian Sandoval of Nevada signed Assembly Bill No. 179 (“AB 179”) into law. AB 179 amends Nevada Revised Statutes § 603A.040, which defines “Personal Information” for Nevada’s laws on the security of personal information. This amendment will take effect on July 1, 2015.… Continue reading