The vehicles we drive are becoming more like smart phones every day. Like smart phones, vehicles store valuable data that can be hacked. The vehicles currently on the market are equipped with everything from GPS capabilities to “black boxes,” similar… Continue Reading →
On December 2, 2014, the U.S. District Court for Minnesota issued its Memorandum and Order in the “Financial Institution Cases” against Target which granted in part and denied in part Target’s Motion to Dismiss. Target’s motion sought dismissal of a class… Continue Reading →
Recent news of a data breach involving SP+, the owner of a number of parking garages around Chicago, provides another reminder that Target and Home Depot should not be alone in their concern over data breaches. SP+ informed its customers late… Continue Reading →
In September 2014, a data breach at the United States Postal Service (USPS) exposed the private information of nearly 800,000 USPS employees. The American Postal Workers Union (Union) recently filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleging that the USPS failed… Continue Reading →
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) announced on October 24 that it is seeking $10 million in fines from two telecommunications providers, TerraCom, Inc. and YourTel America, Inc. The FCC asserts in its action that both companies are guilty of “data… Continue Reading →
Recently, we analyzed amendments to California’s data protection laws that will come into effect on January 1, 2015. On October 23, 2014, New Jersey’s Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee approved legislation intended to ensure consumers are immediately informed of any data breach that may involve their… Continue Reading →
The J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. data breach has drawn the attention of a number of state attorneys general, including Illinois attorney general, Lisa Madigan. Madigan, who is at the forefront of the investigations, remarked that the breach was among… Continue Reading →
On September 30, 2014, California passed Assembly Bill 1710 which will create two major changes related to breaches involving the private data of California residents when it comes into effect on January 1, 2015. First, the amended data breach law will expand… Continue Reading →
While it is still early, it appears Home Depot’s data breach has already cost the company an estimated $60 million. Home Depot’s damages, which include costs for credit monitoring for its customers, call center staffing, legal services as well as costs to replace credit/debit cards, will undoubtedly increase… Continue Reading →
Most people are now aware of larger corporations in the crosshairs for cyber attacks. This week, Home Depot joined Target, P.F. Chang’s and Sally Beauty when it suffered a massive data breach compromising customer’s credit card information. Even more troubling is the fact that… Continue Reading →
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