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, 20222 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20202 min read
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?
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Hacked: Law Firm Cloud Computing Software
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Attorneys Ethical Obligations for Technology and Cybersecurity
Do attorneys have any ethical obligations regarding technology and cybersecurity? The answer is a resounding "Yes!"
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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, 20193 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20183 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20184 min read
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, 20183 min read
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, 20182 min read
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, 20183 min read
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, 20183 min read
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...
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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...
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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, 20184 min read
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...
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