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Data breach notification laws: Timing right for breach notification bill, experts say
The bill would supersede state laws and experts say they could help enterprises by setting one standard set of rules for breach notification. News | 01 Jun 2011
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Cost of non-compliance outweighs cost of maintaining compliance, report finds
A study by the Ponemon Institute found that the average total cost of compliance is more than $3.5 million. Article | 31 Jan 2011
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Computer security awareness training could prevent some data loss, experts say
An audit of a prominent Boston-based health care firm found serious lapses in employee security awareness. Article | 08 Dec 2010
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How privacy and data security legislation will fare after Nov. 2
The midterm elections will likely result in a shift in political power. How will that impact pending privacy and data security bills? Article | 28 Oct 2010
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Black Hat: Targeted network security attacks beating forensics efforts
Targeted, persistent attacks are supported by a great deal of automation and new functionality that is having little difficulty bypassing traditional security defenses and forensic investigations, two researchers revealed at the Black Hat Briefings. Article | 28 Jul 2010
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Updated Cybersecurity Act reshapes federal compliance, education
The proposed law now lacks an Internet kill-switch provision, clarifies certification and expands public-private cooperation on federal cybersecurity compliance. News | 24 Mar 2010
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MA 201 CMR 17 enforcement less likely with prompt reporting, cooperation
The official charged with enforcing the MA 201 CMR 17 data protection law says early reporting of potential breaches and cooperation will help firms avoid enforcement action. Article | 28 Jan 2010
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Massachusetts data protection law has mixed impact on financials
Many financial institutions are already meeting new law's requirements for protecting state residents' personal information, but some have work to do. Article | 13 Aug 2009
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Researchers predict SSNs, crack algorithm putting identities at risk
The success rate is as high as 90% for individuals born after 1989 in less populous states. Some data was gleaned from social networking sites. Article | 07 Jul 2009
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Mass. Senate seeks to amend, weaken data breach notification law
A bill being discussed in the Massachusetts Senate proposes major changes to the state's data breach notification law, including encryption requirements and the law's jurisdiction. News | 18 May 2009
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