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The Enigmatic Universe Unraveling the Mysteries of the Cosmos
The Enigmatic Universe: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Cosmos The universe, a vast and mysterious expanse that stretches beyond our comprehension, has captivated humanity for centuries. From the twinkling stars in the night sky to the swirling galaxies millions of light-years away, the cosmos holds countless secrets waiting to be discovered. In our quest to…
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DOJ’s First Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative Litigation Serves as Warning to Government Contractors Who Fail to Abide by Contractual and Statutory Cybersecurity Requirements
On August 22, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed a complaint-in-intervention in a whistleblower lawsuit brought against Georgia Institute of Technology (“Georgia Tech”) and Georgia Tech Research Corporation (“GTRC”) asserting claims under the False Claims Act (“FCA”) and federal common law based on allegations that Georgia Tech and GTRC failed to meet…
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As the Window for Comments Closes on ONC/ASTP’s HTI-2 Proposed Rule: What’s in HTI-2 and What Does It Mean for You?
On August 5, 2024, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology— now known as the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (“ASTP/ONC”) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”)—issued a proposed rule titled “Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and…
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Woeful Lack of Training for Chatbot Use in Workplace
A new US National Cybersecurity Alliance survey shows that over one-third (38%) of “employees share sensitive work information with artificial intelligence (AI) tools without their employer’s permission.” Not surprisingly, “Gen Z and millennial workers are more likely to share sensitive work information without getting permission.”…By: Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider
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EPA Issues Proposed Rule Adding New PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
On October 1, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to add 16 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as well as 15 PFAS categories, representing over 100 PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). This proposal would be a significant expansion…
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Rytr or Wrong: Is the FTC’s Operation AI Comply a Prudent Defense Against Deception or an Assault on Innovation and Constitutional Free Speech?
In today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, new artificial intelligence tools promise to transform every industry. Sometimes, those promises are overblown or outright deceptive. So, as the AI hype cycle continues, regulators are left with the unenviable role of determining their duties to shape the impact of these developing tools on businesses and the public….By: Nelson…
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Minnesota Posts Q&As from July 2024 Webinars on PFAS in Products Law; Leaders Mark 100 Days until Law Takes Effect
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) held two public webinars in July 2024 to provide updates and answer questions on Minnesota’s per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products law (Amara’s Law), which takes effect in stages between 2025 and 2032. MPCA has posted its presentations, recordings of the webinars, and written responses to questions received…
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TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions Notifies Consumers of Recent Data Breach
On October 2, 2024, TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions (“TRADS”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont and the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of its computer network. In this notice, TRADS explains that the incident resulted in an…
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Ward Transport Sends Data Breach Letters Following “Data Security Incident.”
On October 2, 2024, Ward Transport & Logistics filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering a “data security incident” may have compromised information in the company’s possession. In this notice, Ward Transport explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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Exeter Finance Provides Data Breach Notice to Individuals Following Leaked SSNs
On October 3, 2024, Exeter Finance LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that confidential information that had been provided to the company was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Exeter explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive…
