On January 16, 2025, the FTC announced a proposed complaint and consent agreement with one of the largest hosting companies in the world: GoDaddy. According to the complaint, the FTC found GoDaddy’s security practices “unreasonable for a company of its
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US Dept of Health proposes Security Rule amendments that includes new deadlines
On December 27, 2024, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a proposed rule to improve data protection measures in the healthcare sector.
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$3 million HIPAA Settlement
On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) entered into a settlement agreement relating to alleged HIPAA regulation violations with Solara Medical Supplies LLC, a direct-to-consumer distributer of continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and other…
Two HIPAA settlements, $1.6 million in penalties
New York hospitals have new cybersecurity requirements
On October 2, 2024, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) published a new cybersecurity regulation (10 NYCRR 405.46) for all general hospitals licensed pursuant to article 28 of the Public Health Law. Although most of the regulation will…
New York Department of Financial Services addresses cybersecurity risks from artificial intelligence
On October 16, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS” or “DFS”) issued guidance raising awareness about combatting cybersecurity risks arising from artificial intelligence (“AI”) used by DFS licensees, such as insurers and virtual currency businesses. Risks revolve…
Security cameras, CAN-SPAM, and “reasonable or appropriate security”
On August 30, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement with security camera manufacturer Verkada Inc., claiming Verkada committed a variety of unfair or deceptive acts or practices in violation of § 5 of the Federal Trade…
California Attorney General and data security, access and retention
Violation of HIPAA Security Rule = Violation of NY SHIELD Act
Minnesota enacts comprehensive privacy law
On May 24, 2024, the Minnesota Governor signed the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (“MCDPA”), making Minnesota the eighteenth state to enact a comprehensive privacy law. The new law takes effect on July 31, 2025, for most regulated entities, with…