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Search Warrants for IoT Data Spur Legal, Privacy Complications
<b><i><font size="-1"> Law Enforcement Attempts to Access Amazon Echo Raise Questions over the Viability of IoT Data in Investigations and the Vulnerability of Private Information</b></i></font><p>A case surrounding a mysterious death in a Benton County, AR, has far-reaching implications for the ownership and privacy of data generated from Internet-connected devices.
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<i>Online Extra</i><br>DOL Sues Google Over Failure to Provide Compensation Data
The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking an administrative law judge to order the company to turn over information on job and salary history for employees…
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Virtual Snooping
The modern-day snoop is all too often someone you know. If this consideration doesn't leave you paranoid and looking over your shoulder, it should.
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Presidential Cybersecurity Handoff
Given the pending change in administration and uncertainty around President-elect Trump's priorities on cybersecurity, an analysis of the current federal cyber landscape may yield insights into how the next administration might prioritize their approach on this important front.
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Internet Law in a Trump Presidency
President Trump is already being pressured to reverse President Obama's Open Internet Order (also known as “net neutrality”) and take an aggressive stance against it. It remains to be seen how President Trump will balance the call for privacy regulations amidst our country's vulnerability to cyber-attacks.
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Most Firms Feel Assured in Cybersecurity Abilities, But Is That False Confidence?
Law firms are increasingly confident in their cybersecurity capabilities, despite many falling short of adequate breach response preparation.
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Practical Approaches to the EU-US Privacy Shield
This article discusses the corporate impact of the EU-US Privacy Shield and practical approaches to managing global corporate data in the wake of <i>Schrems</i>.
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In Light of Recent FTC Actions, Review Your Privacy Policy
The United States does not have comprehensive legislation addressing the privacy implications of the collection and use of geolocation data. However, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has used its enforcement authority under Section 5 of the FTC Act to regulate companies engaged in unfair or deceptive practices involving geolocation data.
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WhatsApp, Encryption and the Battle with Law Enforcement
It is widely accepted that much of today's communications are digital — and as a result, the encryption of data, the privacy laws governing that data, and the role that governments play when national security and law enforcement issues are at stake is a very hot topic.
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The Human Factor In Information Security
No one can deny that cyberattacks are the new norm. Such risks will increasingly challenge our ability to operate our businesses. In the world of cybercrime, everyone — from individuals to nation-states — is a target. However, some targets are more alluring than others.
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