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After Anthem, Diagnosing the Health of Data Security
Companies have begun to experience attempts to breach their databases on a frequent basis, and have had to become hypervigilant about protecting their networks against hackers. But once every couple of months, the bad guys get through the defense systems in a big and highly publicized way, showcasing data disaster for company and customers. This was the case in early February when Anthem Inc., the second-largest health insurance company in the U.S., announced it had been hacked, and up to 80 million current and former customers may be affected.
According to a letter by Joseph Swedish, Anthem's president and CEO, the attackers obtained personal information such as names, birthdays, Social Security numbers, street and email addresses, and employment information. Although no one knows who committed the cybercrime at present (It has been reported that the Chinese government is suspected ' see, “Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Suspected in Anthem Attack,” Bloomberg.com), one thing is for sure, the damage is significant and the potential reach is staggering. And companies and their counsel should remember that if a hack such as this can happen to one of the country's biggest health insurers, it can happen to them too.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.