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No Exceptions for AI: The FTC Hosts a Tech Summit to Discuss the Impacts of AI on Consumers and Competition
On January 25, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a summit focused on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on consumers and competition in the technology sector. Comprising three panel discussions and related commentary from the Commissioners, the Summit focused on the need to promote an open, competitive landscape while protecting consumer safety and…
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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider – March 2024
CYBERSECURITY CISA- FBI + MS-ISAC Issue Warning on Phobos Ransomware- To help organizations protect against ransomware, CISA, the FBI, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) released a cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about the Phobos ransomware, and provided indicators of compromise and tactics, techniques, and procedures used by Phobos as recently as February….By:…
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More Critical Than Ever: Cyber Risk “Tabletop Exercises” in the AI Infused Workplace
Since the dawn of digitalization, the collection and retention of personal and other business confidential data by employers has implicated security and privacy challenges—by amassing a treasure trove of data for bad actors (or unwitting/unauthorized employees) and drawing a roadmap for those seeking to breach the system. Adding artificial intelligence (AI) into the mix creates…
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Healthcare Technology Regulatory Update – March 2024
Federal and state agencies continue to remain active this year, particularly with regard to laws that impact healthcare technology. As part of our ongoing efforts to track health technology-related legislation and regulations, we have highlighted several legal developments below….By: BakerHostetler
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Safe for Work? New Social Media Privacy Law Affecting New York Employers Goes into Effect on March 12
Beginning on March 12, 2024, a new social media privacy law for employees and job applicants goes into effect in New York. The new law will amend the New York Labor Law (the “NYLL”) to restrict most employers from accessing the personal social media accounts of employees and job applicants. The new restrictions were approved…
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The Legal Implications of the Exactech Recall for Patients and Hospitals
Exactech is a manufacturer of medical implants, including ankle, knee, hip and shoulder replacement devices. Unfortunately, due to poor manufacturing practices and quality control issues, Exactech has been forced to recall hundreds of thousands of its implantable medical devices over the past few years. While some patients may receive news of Exactech’s recalls in time…
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Cyberattack at Change Healthcare Causes Pharmacy Outage at CVS and Other Pharmacies
Recently, Change Healthcare reported that it was the target of a massive cyberattack. In response, Change Healthcare disconnected its systems to limit the impact of the incident. However, by doing so, the company sent many pharmacies into a tailspin. As a result, patients of CVS and other major pharmacies have reported that they are unable…
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Assurance IQ Data Breach Affects an Unknown Number of Consumers
On March 4, 2024, Assurance IQ, LLC (“Assurance”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an Assurance employee shared consumer information for an unauthorized purpose. In this notice, Assurance explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes…
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California-Based Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics Experiences Data Breach Following Cyberattack
On March 7, 2024, CDC Dental Management, Co., LLC dba Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics (“Kids Care”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that it had been the target of a recent cyberattack. In this notice, Kids Care explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party…
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Fifth Circuit Affirms District Court Decisions Excluding Appellants’ Experts Reports and Granting Summary Judgment
Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit – Plaintiff Harry Marsh worked as a merchant mariner from 1944 to 1992. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2018 and subsequently sued the owner of every vessel he worked on over his lengthy career. Defendants included appellees Chas Kurz & Co. Inc., Chiquita Brands International…
