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Anthem Agrees to Record Data Breach Settlement

In the wake of the largest U.S. health care data breach in history, Anthem, Inc., has agreed to pay $16 million to the Office for Civil Rights, which is a record settlement for alleged HIPAA violations. According to the Department

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Posted in Cyberattack, Data Breach, Data Security, HIPAA, OCR

Protect Against Cyber Attacks: A New Guide to Help Small Businesses

No business is too small to be the victim of a cyberattack. In fact, as larger companies invest more resources in cybersecurity, attackers are beginning to target smaller, less secure businesses. It is important for every small business to understand

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Posted in Cyberattack, Data Breach, Data Security, Privacy, Standards

Courts: We Hear No Suit Based on Cyber Crime Before its Time

Two recent decisions out of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland illustrate the difficulty that cyber breach victims can have in establishing standing to sue. In both cases, the court dismissed the cyber breach suits for lack

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Posted in Cyber crimes, Cyberattack, Data Breach, Litigation, Privacy

Phishing and Spoofing Scams — A Few Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Business

The phone rings.  The caller ID says it’s your attorney’s office.  When you answer, you are told you owe your attorney additional money and are directed to call a toll-free number.  When you call the number, you are told how

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Posted in Cyber crimes, Cyberattack, Data Security, Privacy

Cyber-Security Alert: D.C. Area Hospital Chain MedStar Targeted By Hackers

MedStar, a Washington, D.C.-area hospital chain, became the latest healthcare industry victim of a cyber-attack when hackers breached its systems with a crippling virus. MedStar operates 10 hospitals in the D.C./Baltimore region, employs 30,000 staff, has 6,000 affiliated physicians, and

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Posted in Cyber crimes, Cyberattack, Data Breach, Data Security, HIPAA, Privacy

Michaels Crafts Successful Motion to Dismiss in Data Breach Case

Plaintiffs continue to battle for standing in data breach cases, and another federal court recently added to a growing body of decisions helpful to companies who find themselves on the receiving end of a lawsuit after falling victim to hackers. 

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Posted in Data Breach, Data Security, Litigation, Privacy

Chris Correa Isn’t Billy Beane and This Isn’t Moneyball

The lights going on and off within the head of former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa were once probably flickering more actively than the lights inside of The Staples Center just before the Los Angeles Lakers take to

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Posted in Cyber crimes, Cyberattack, Data Breach, Data Security, Privacy, Standards
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In the new digital world, individuals and businesses are almost entirely dependent on computer technology and electronic communications to function on a daily basis. Although the power of modern technology is a source of opportunity and inspiration—it also poses huge challenges, from protecting privacy and securing proprietary data to adhering to fast-changing statutory and regulatory requirements. The Cyber Law Monitor blog covers privacy, data security, technology, and cyber space. It tracks major legal and policy developments and provides analysis of current events.
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