Many states have recently updated their data privacy laws to reflect new security threats and technological advancements. A New York legislation governing notification procedures for data breaches went into effect on October 23, 2019. The Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act), which now covers businesses with operations in all 50 states,…
The Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act), passed by the New York Senate in mid-2019, is a law designed to prevent cyber-attacks. The SHIELD Act New York requires businesses to create a “Data Security Program” that monitors and improves cyber-security. The Act also requires businesses to implement “reasonable safeguards” to ensure…
The New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (Shield Act) was passed on July 25, 2019 as a revision to the New York State Information Security Breach and Notification Act. The law comes into effect on March 21, 2020. With the objective of reinforcing protection for New York residents against data breaches…