We have long recognized that effects of cyber-attacks are not limited to the virtual space, and can affect our physical environment. For example, a stolen trade secret may lead to a competitor who copies the design, to lost sales, to
April 2015
UK Court of Appeal Establishes Data Protection Rights in Privacy Case

A recent English Court of Appeal judgment could significantly broaden the circumstances in which data protection litigation can be brought – and damages can be awarded – under English law.
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Cyber Attackers Targeted by US Treasury Department OFAC Sanctions

On April 1, 2015, President Obama issued Executive Order 13694, creating a new sanctions program that targets the growing and evolving threat posed by cyber-attacks. The Order authorizes sanctions against those who seek to use cyber-attacks to harm critical infrastructure, target network availability, and steal sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal financial information.
The Order requires the freezing of assets of designated cyber-attackers in the United States or in the control or possession of US persons. It also prohibits US individuals and organizations from engaging in any transactions with those on the sanctions list or any entities they own.
Violations of Canada’s Anti-Spam Law Lead to $1.1 Million Fine

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued, on March 5, 2015, its first Notice of Violation to Compu-Finder for violating Canada’s anti-spam law. The Notice of Violation included a penalty of $1.1 million in relation to four alleged violations…