Reuters reports: A congresswoman may strengthen a data breach bill to quell concerns it would do too little to force companies to alert customers of data breaches promptly. The draft version of the bill from Rep. Mary Bono Mack requires companies that experience a breach to tell law enforcement within 48 hours and to begin…
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Rep. Mary Bono Mack Releases Discussion Draft of SAFE Data Act
The following statement was issued by Rep. Mary Bono Mack today: Calling a recent dramatic increase in cyber attacks “a threat to the future of electronic commerce,” Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, today released a discussion draft of the Secure and Fortify Data Act (SAFE…
Senator Leahy introduces Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011
Senator Leahy has introduced the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011. I haven’t had time to read it yet, but just skimming it, I some good provisions in there, but I also see two immediate concerns: 1. It appears to apply only to electronic data (not paper records), and 2. The definition of…
Sony PlayStation hacks show need for data breach disclosure laws
Lisa Banks reports: The repeated hacking of Sony’s PlayStation Network hack has demonstrated the need for Australia to adopt mandatory data breach disclosure laws, a local security director has claimed. While the PlayStation Network was back up and running for Australian users today, director of Clearswift, Phil Vasic, said mandatory disclosure laws would help prevent…
Editorial: Let me make my own decisions, thankyouverymuch
The recent spate of hacks against Sony networks as well as a Congressional hearing where representatives of Sony and Epsilon testified about their recent breaches have stimulated another round of discussions about whether we need a federal breach disclosure law that preempts state laws, and if so, what the threshold or trigger should be for…
Lawmakers Question Sony, Epsilon on Data Breaches
Grant Gross reports: Recent data breaches at Sony’s PlayStation Network and at e-mail service provider Epsilon will lead to legislation focused on improving cybersecurity at U.S. companies, the chairwoman of a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee said Thursday. Representative Mary Bono Mack, a California Republican, said she will soon introduce legislation focused on ensuring that…