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The Evolution of Dating in the Digital Age: Navigating the World of Online Romance
Once upon a time, dating was a simple and straightforward process. You met someone in person, sparks flew, and a relationship blossomed. But in today’s digital age, the dating landscape has drastically changed. With the rise of technology and social media, the concept of “meeting” someone has taken on a whole new meaning. Online dating…
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Connecticut Attorney General Issues Report on Data Privacy Act Enforcement; Offers Legislative Recommendations
On February 1, 2024, the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General (the “OAG”) issued a report mandated by the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (the “CTDPA”), Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-515 et seq. (the “Report”), which Report is required to include (i) the number of violation notices the OAG has issued since the CTDPA became effective…
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USPTO Issues Training Materials to Examiners for Searching FDA and NIH Resources
On March 20, 2024, The USPTO issued an alert, notifying practitioners that the USPTO had developed training materials for patent examiners regarding searching for prior art in FDA and NIH databases….By: Knobbe Martens
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – March 2024 #4
Hyperledger Announces Financial Group, Exchange Adds Custody Service – According to a recent press release, Hyperledger Foundation, a global ecosystem for enterprise-grade blockchain technologies, has announced that two major financial institutions have become new members of the organization…By: BakerHostetler
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Export Controls Evolving for Infosec Threats to Cloud, SaaS, IaaS, AI Platforms
The growth of cloud services, Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (“IaaS”) arrangements, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) models, and increased reliance on the use outsourced technology service providers in recent years has been no less than exponential. Many enterprises rely upon these services, as do many consumers, without awareness of the technology supporting these platforms or the risks….By:…
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On-Prem Servers vs Azure Cloud: Choosing the RightAngle…
In today’s digital landscape, businesses face a choice when implementing RightAngle, do they use their existing on-prem servers and infrastructure, or do they create a new infrastructure and provision servers for the deployment in the Azure Cloud? This choice can significantly impact a company’s operations, efficiency, and overall success….By: Opportune LLP
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Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Notifies Patients of Third-Party Data Breach
On March 22, 2024, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (“PVHMC”) filed a notice with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that a third-party vendor used by PVHMC experienced a cyberattack. In this notice, PVHMC explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names,…
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GardaWorld Cash Notifies Consumers of 2023 Data Breach
On March 22, 2024, GardaWorld Cash filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that the company was the victim of a November 2023 cyberattack. In this notice, GardaWorld Cash explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their…
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M&D Capital Premier Billing Notifies Consumers of June 2023 Data Breach
On March 18, 2024, M&D Capital Premier Billing LLC and the related companies ASC Strategic Services LLC and Drachman Katz LLP (collectively, “M&D Billing”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to gain access to portions of its computer network. In this…
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U.N. Security Council Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza as U.S. Abstains
The U.S. decision not to vote on the resolution drew criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who ordered a delegation to hold back from a planned trip to Washington.