Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: DOJ Toes the Supreme Court Line
DOJ sees the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act as a mechanism to promote privacy and cybersecurity.
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- Jan 5
- 2 min
We Are Back!!
Understatement of the year: COVID-19 presented significant challenges for everyone!! But, as with any crisis there were winners and...
- Aug 6, 2020
- 3 min
Accessing A Computer Without Authority is Unlawful
Well, yes, in Florida there is a law prohibiting the unauthorized access to computers or electronic devices.
- Mar 3, 2020
- 2 min
Cybersecurity Checklist in Mergers and Acquisitions
If the target company has been the victim of a cyber incident, what did the target company do for remediation?
- Jan 3, 2020
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Hacked: Law Firm Cloud Computing Software
With the recent pandemic of cyber attacks in the form of ransomware, it was only a matter of time . . .
- Oct 22, 2019
- 3 min
Attorneys Ethical Obligations for Technology and Cybersecurity
Do attorneys have any ethical obligations regarding technology and cybersecurity? The answer is a resounding "Yes!"
- Jun 7, 2019
- 2 min
Top SaaS and Cloud Service Company Sued for Data Breach
Citrix, one of the top Software as a Service, remote workspace, cloud services company is being sued by its employees for a data breach.
- May 28, 2019
- 3 min
Illinois Biometric Privacy Law Targets Orlando
On May 23, an Illinois resident sued Universal Parks & Resorts in Orlando for violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act...
- Apr 4, 2019
- 3 min
The Digital Revolution
After the TechLaw Institute 2019 conference, I was left wondering what the future of commerce will look like in 5 to 10 years and how the...
- Jan 15, 2019
- 3 min
Cyber in 2019
After a long holiday break and reflecting on 2018, it's my turn to do what almost every other tech blog does, provide some predictions...
- Dec 11, 2018
- 3 min
Cyberlaw: From the Printing Press to the Internet
In general, Cyberlaw is considered to be a new field of law dealing with the Internet. It encompasses cases, statutes, regulations and...
- Nov 27, 2018
- 1 min
Excerpt - "Privacy" Doesn't Equal "Security"
On November 21, Corporate Compliance Insights published an article I wrote. Here is an excerpt: With the weekly reports of cyber events...
- Nov 20, 2018
- 4 min
Cybersecurity and the Law – by the numbers
The Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association hosted a seminar luncheon titled "Cybersecurity and the Law." Mr. Sri Sridharan, the...
- Nov 6, 2018
- 3 min
Why Hire a Cyber Lawyer
The Internet has changed the way people and companies conduct business. Commerce has shifted from brick and mortar, person-to-person...
- Oct 9, 2018
- 2 min
Facebook and Children's Privacy?
Last week, I wrote about the Children Online Privacy Protection Act. The day after I published that blog, the Campaign for a...
- Oct 2, 2018
- 3 min
Protecting Children's Privacy Online
Children today are digital natives. They do homework, read books, talk to friends, play games and watch videos online. Personally, I...
- Sep 20, 2018
- 3 min
Insurance Commissioners Oppose Federal Cybersecurity Law
On September 13, the House Financial Services Committee passed H.R. 6743, the Consumer Information Notification Requirement Act. The...
- Sep 13, 2018
- 4 min
The Expense of a Data Breach
Business executives and owners may not appreciate the pain (financially, mentally, and emotionally) that a data breach will cause. Ask...
- Sep 6, 2018
- 3 min
Data Retention and Electronic Discovery
Back in the "paper days" it was easier to have a document retention and disposal plan. Storing mountains of paper was expensive and an...
- Sep 4, 2018
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The Internet - Neutrality or Management?
The open Internet drives the economy and serves as a critical tool for people to conduct commerce, communicate, educate, entertain, and...