Cynthia Brumfield reports: On January 6, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to update its data breach reporting rules for telecommunications carriers. “The law requires carriers to protect sensitive consumer information but, given the increase in frequency, sophistication, and scale of data leaks, we must update our rules to…
Category: Breach Laws
HIPAA: Deficient or Miscast
Matt Fisher writes: The development of new technology in healthcare and the massive expansion in sources of healthcare data have both created many complications when it comes to protecting and securing sensitive information about individuals. Inevitably, the discussion then turns to the role of HIPAA, which then turns to HIPAA not meeting current needs. A recent…
So you leaked data on BreachForums, but weren’t the hacker? Can you be prosecuted for leaking?
In the wake of the arrest of “Pompompurin,” BreachForums’ self-proclaimed owner and moderator, DataBreaches has been contacted by a number of anxious folks who want to know if they are at risk of being arrested for their own actions. Obviously, DataBreaches is not a lawyer or any kind of authority and can’t provide any assurances. …
UK law: Ethical hackers urged to respond to Computer Misuse Act reform proposals
Alex Scroxton reports: Ethical hackers, security researchers and consultants, and the community at large are being urged to step up and make their voices heard as the government explores a series of proposed changes to the Computer Misuse Act (CMA) of 1990. The long-awaited consultation, which has been running since February, is seeking views on a…
Monetary Authority of Singapore Sets Out Revised Expectations for Notification of Data Breaches by Licensed Insurers
Rajesh Sreenivasan, Steve Tan, Benjamin Cheong, Lionel Tan, Tanya Tang, Wong Onn Chee, Simon Goh, and Wang Ying Shuang of Rajah & Tann Asia write: On 22 February 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS“) issued Circular No. ID 03/23 – Notification of Data Breaches to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“Circular 03/23“). Circular 03/23…
After newest data leak, lawyers say time for Putrajaya to give up PDPA immunity
R. Loheswar reports: Continued breaches exposing Malaysians’ private information at government agencies meant the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) should be amended to finally make these accountable, said legal experts. In its current form, the PDPA only covers commercial entities and transactions, exempting both the federal and state governments from its rules and principles, including…