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Risks in Online Collection of Children's Data
As convenient, useful and cool mobile technology and interconnected devices are, they come with risks that remain largely unseen or, worse, ignored. Some pose security risks and privacy risk, like those present in voice-activated devices — especially for children. For manufacturers, they also pose regulatory litigation and insurance risks, especially when children end up using their “smart” products.
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Sticking a Hand in the Internet Cookie Jar
Why Collecting Children's Online Data is a Risk As convenient, useful and cool mobile technology and interconnected devices are, they come with risks that remain largely unseen or, worse, ignored. For manufacturers, they also pose regulatory litigation, and insurance risks, especially when children end up using their "smart" products.
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Are You Prepared? Dealing with GDPR-like Rules Spreading Across the Nation
California's Consumer Privacy Act, signed into law earlier this year, follows a growing line of consumer privacy laws, such as the European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), Canadian Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and related New York Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Rules and Regulations (NYCRR 500).
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Right Out of the Box: California Enacts First-of-its-Kind Statute Regulating Internet-of-Things
<b><i>Companies Impacted By California's SB-327 — Especially Manufacturers and Distributors of IoT Devices — Should Work to Ensure Compliance With the Act As Soon As Possible If Regulatory Fallout Is to Be Avoided Come January 2020</b></i><p>While a great deal of attention has focused on the California Consumer Privacy Act, California also passed a less-publicized, but highly critical, statute that will regulate certain aspects of Internet of Things device security.
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How Legal Teams Can Leverage AI
Artificial intelligence and automation are creeping into the workplace of every industry, bringing the added benefits of efficiency and security. As more organizations implement AI solutions across their departments, businesses still relying on outdated, manual processes will fall behind.
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The Blockchain Can Finally Secure Supply Chains Against Cyberattacks
Cyber criminals looking for new ways to exploit company networks are turning their focus to the privileged network access given to the many players involved in supply chains. As supply ecosystems grow, and points of vulnerability proliferate, businesses will have to turn to distributed ledger technology.
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Worried About Complying with ABA Opinion 483 on Cybersecurity? Fear No More
In response to the omnipresent threat of cyberattacks, the ABA issued Formal Opinion 483, which addresses the obligations imposed upon lawyers to safeguard their clients' data. Here's how to achieve compliance.
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Legal Tech: Cloud and Security Considerations for e-Discovery
E-discovery presents some special considerations that need to be examined before deciding what is best for your organization and really taking a stand in the on-premises vs. cloud debate.
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Legal Tech: Cases Highlighting Judicial Discretion in Ordering E-Discovery Sanctions
Three cases from the summer of 2018 reinforce some of the key themes of recent e-discovery case law
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Abandonment Defense Stays in Copyright Suit on Filesharing
Malibu Media LLC is by now well-known as a frequent filer of copyright infringement lawsuits nationwide against Web users alleged to have illegally downloaded and shared the company's adult films. But a federal judge in Pennsylvania recently said it should be up to a jury to decide whether the company is entitled to stake a claim to those copyrights in the first place.
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