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Cyber Attacks / Cyber Breach / Cybersecurity / Legislation / Regulation

New Federal Cybersecurity Legislation and Regulations Proposed in Washington DC

This week, new legislation and regulations have been proposed to address cybersecurity concerns in new automobiles and the nation’s Bulk Electric System. On Tuesday, Senators Edward J. Markey (MA) and Richard Blumenthal (CT) introduced new legislation to address the hacking risks associated with “connected vehicles.”  The Security and Privacy in Your Car Act of 2015 would mandate that sensitive software systems be isolated and additional safeguards be added “to protect consumers from security and privacy threats to their motor vehicles”.  The legislation followed a 2014… Continue Reading
Cybersecurity

Cyber Breaches Prompt Government Action

Several government entities are taking action to address the growing rise of cyber-attacks as more fully explained in Goldberg Segalla’s Insurance & Reinsurance Report. As reported in a post by Frederick J. Pomerantz and Aaron J. Aisen, in response to a cyber breach at a major insurer, Connecticut lawmakers are considering legislation requiring insurance companies to encrypt sensitive information.  Furthermore, the Federal Government is considering several proposals  including a Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights and standardized consumer notification procedures.  Similarly, as discussed in… Continue Reading