Texas amends its data breach notification statute and the law’s effects on persons out of state.
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Joseph J. Lazzarotti
Joseph J. Lazzarotti is a principal in the Tampa, Florida, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He founded and currently co-leads the firm's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity practice group, edits the firm’s Privacy Blog, and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Trained as an employee benefits lawyer, focused on compliance, Joe also is a member of the firm’s Employee Benefits practice group.
In short, his practice focuses on the matrix of laws governing the privacy, security, and management of data, as well as the impact and regulation of social media. He also counsels companies on compliance, fiduciary, taxation, and administrative matters with respect to employee benefit plans.
California AG Report Announces Enforcement Priority for Breaches Involving Unencrypted Data
California Attorney General issues data breach report and announces enforcement priority to investigate breaches involving unencrypted personal information.
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Hospital Employee Terminated for HIPAA Data Breach, Discrimination Defense Rejected
Hospital employee’s discrimination claims were unsuccessful where termination resulted from HIPAA breach…
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One Hour Breach Notification Mandate Proposed Regarding Obamacare Health Exchanges
Are you a “non-Exchange entity” with respect to the healthcare exchanges coming later this year? If so you may become subject to a one-hour breach notification mandate.
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FDA Provides Data Security Guidance for Medical Device Manufacturers
Big Data’s impact on medical devices pushes FDA to propose draft guidelines for cybersecurity.
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The Threat of Cyberattacks and Data Breaches from China Continues
The New York Times recently reported that hackers from China have resumed attacks on U.S. targets, despite efforts by the Obama Administration to curb these intrusions. According to the article and a report by a security company, Mandiant, hackers from China have been behind…
scores of thefts of intellectual property and government documents over the past five
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Colorado Becomes Ninth State to Restrict Use Of Credit Information In Making Employment Decisions
Colorado joins eight other states in restricting employers’ use of credit information in making employment decisions…
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Idaho State University Investigated by HHS Following Report of Data Breach
University’s $400,000 payment to HHS to settle HIPAA compliance allegations highlights critical role of risk assessments, and need for security policies and procedures.
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More States Limit Employer Access to Employee Social Media Accounts
More states pass laws limiting access by employers to the social media accounts of applicants and employees…
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HIPAA Preempts Less Protective State Law Concerning Medical Records of Deceased Nursing Home Residents, Eleventh Circuit Rules
Federal Appeals Court address HIPAA preemption of state law.
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