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Vol. 4, No. 34 (Oct. 17, 2018)
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Using Cyber Insurance to Mitigate Risk: Policy Management and Breach Response
Cyber liability insurance is designed to cover many of the losses that may result from a cyber attack on a business’ assets, but companies need to understand how to properly navigate the waters pre- and post-breach to maximize the benefits cyber insurance can provide. In this final installation of our three-part series on cyber insurance as a risk-management tool, we cover how to take advantage of an insurers’ pre-incident services and steps to take to achieve the best coverage and breach response results. Part one reviewed the current insurance landscape, addressed how to find the right insurer and included actionable advice on navigating the application process. The second part examined the cost of a policy and how much coverage is necessary, and provided insight on how companies can be more savvy about having the right terms in place. See also “Lessons From the Equifax Breach on How to Bolster Incident Response Planning (Part One of Two)” (Sep. 27, 2017); Part Two (Oct. 11, 2017).
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Risks and Rewards of Bluetooth Technology
Bluetooth technology has been rapidly incorporated into a wide range of devices at a fast pace and, as with many other new technologies, privacy and security risks can attach to this popular pairing. For example, how vulnerable to interception are calls made using wireless headphones? ZwillGen attorneys Melissa Maalouf and Jason Wool spoke to The Cybersecurity Law Report about the technology and the related privacy and cybersecurity concerns. See also “Staying Current With Geolocation Restrictions” (Aug. 1, 2018) and “How to Respond to Law Enforcement Demands for Geolocation Data and Data Stored Abroad” (Nov. 30, 2016).
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Regulating AI: U.S., E.U. and Industry Laws and Guidance
As artificial intelligence (AI) is integrated into corporate processes such as hiring decisions, targeted advertising and fraud detection, companies need to pay attention to existing relevant regulations as well as new and proposed regulations that could govern the use of these technologies. In a recent webinar, WilmerHale attorneys Jonathan Cedarbaum, Martin Braun and Patrick Bernhardt discussed emerging legal and regulatory trends in the U.S. and E.U., as well as industry initiatives and ethical principles regarding privacy and the use of AI technologies. See “Understanding the Intersection of Law and Artificial Intelligence” (May 30, 2018); “Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: Potential Ethical and Liability Pitfalls” (Sep. 26, 2018).
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LeClairRyan Welcomes Privacy and Data Security Partner in San Francisco
LeClairRyan recently announced its hire of Peter Day as a partner in the firm’s privacy and data security, blockchain technologies, white collar, and financial services litigation teams. He joins from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, where he was a privacy and data security attorney.
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Nelson Mullins Welcomes Data Privacy Partner in Boston
Lynda Jensen has joined Nelson Mullins as a partner in the firm’s Boston office, where her practice will focus on advising private and public companies, including financial institutions, on data privacy. She joins from Travelers Bond and Financial Products, where she was a managing director and counsel.
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