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Biden’s new data security order leaves industry officials, privacy advocates scratching their heads

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Dissent

David DiMolfetta reports: A new White House directive that gives agencies the legal power to prevent Americans’ sensitive data from falling into the hands of foreign adversaries is getting mixed reviews, with industry executives saying it could risk muddling current data flow mechanisms and privacy advocates contending it doesn’t go far enough to address potential abuses at…

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Message to the Congress on Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Dissent

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order that expands the scope of the national emergency…

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NIST Publishes Final “Cybersecurity Resource Guide” on Implementing the HIPAA Security Rule

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Dissent

Jennifer Hennessy and Christopher Taylor of Foley & Lardner write: In an important development for HIPAA-regulated entities looking for practical assistance in understanding, implementing, and enhancing compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its comprehensive guidance, Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule: A…

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An Update on the SEC’s Cybersecurity Reporting Rules

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Dissent

Hunton Andrews Kurth write: As we pass the two-month anniversary of the effectiveness of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) Form 8-K cybersecurity reporting rules under new Item 1.05, this blog post provides a high-level summary of the filings made to date. Six companies have now made Item 1.05 Form 8-K filings. Three of these companies also…

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IT suppliers hacked off with Uncle Sam’s demands in aftermath of cyberattacks

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Dissent

Brandon Vigliarolo reports: Organizations that sell IT services to Uncle Sam are peeved at proposed changes to procurement rules that would require them to allow US government agencies full access to their systems in the event of a security incident. The rules were unveiled in a draft update to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that refreshes security…

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HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles Malicious Insider Cybersecurity Investigation for $4.75 Million

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Dissent

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a settlement with Montefiore Medical Center, a non-profit hospital system based in New York City for several potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. OCR is responsible for administering and enforcing health information…

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