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Russia’s data localization requirements delayed for Facebook, Google and Twitter

Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightThe Russian data protection authority, Roscomnadzor, has given major U.S. technology companies extra time to comply with the Russian data localization law. The law, which went into effect on September 1, 2015, requires companies to store and process all personal data of Russian citizens using databases located in Russia.  The law imposes a variety of penalties … Continue reading

NAIC adopts cybersecurity guidance for insurance regulators and the insurance industry

Data Protection Report - Norton Rose FulbrightThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”), a standards-setting organization comprised of insurance regulators from across all U.S. jurisdictions, has recently adopted twelve Principles for Effective Cybersecurity Insurance Regulatory Guidance (the “Principles”).  The Principles arrive in in the wake of the prominent Anthem data breach, highlighting the importance of protecting sensitive personal data in the … Continue reading
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