Writings by Fernando M. Pinguelo

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Top 7 Key Cybersecurity & Privacy Law Developments From 2017

From Equifax to WannaCry, the Steady Stream of Data Breaches & Cyberattacks Throughout 2017 Led To Several Cybersecurity & Privacy Law Developments Worth Noting The Equifax data breach was arguably the most captivating cybersecurity headline of 2017. In addition to the significant public relations fallout, the data breach spurred class-action lawsuits, government investigations, and renewed […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

January 9, 2018

Proposed SHIELD Act Would Have Broad Reach

In Response To Recent Equifax Breach, SHIELD Act Has Been Proposed in New York The massive Equifax data breach continues to spur regulatory reforms. New York, which already has one of the country’s strongest cybersecurity regulations for financial services institutions, is considering additional data protection measures. Of particular interest to businesses in New Jersey and […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

December 12, 2017

New York

New Jersey Cyber Breaches by the Numbers

New Jersey Recently Published a Report Detailing The Year’s Cyber Breaches The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the State Police published recently the state’s first annual data breach report. It revealed that more than 116,000 New Jersey residents fell victim to 676 data breaches reported in 2016. “Doing business online and on our devices […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

November 29, 2017

New Jersey

SCOTUS Considers Federal Government Access to Data Stored Overseas in United States v Microsoft

United States v Microsoft: Supreme Court Considers Federal Government Access to Data Stored Overseas The U.S. Supreme Court recently granted certiorari in United States v Microsoft. Microsoft Corporation has been fighting a search warrant to produce customer e-mails that are stored on a server located in Dublin, Ireland since 2013. The high-profile data privacy case […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

November 21, 2017

Obtaining a Virtual Currency License in New York

NYDFS Regulations Require New York Businesses To Obtain a Virtual Currency License Before Engaging In Virtual Currency Business Activity New York is one of the first states in the country to enact a regulatory framework for virtual currencies such as Bitcoin. Under regulations enacted by New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) in 2015, […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

November 16, 2017

New York

FTC to Hold Workshop on Consumer Harm Suffered by Data Breaches

FTC to Hold Workshop on Consumer Harm Suffered by Data Breaches The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it plans to hold a workshop on informational injury in December 2017. Given that the consumer harm that results from cyber-attacks and data breaches significantly impacts businesses’ liability in government actions and private lawsuits, we are […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

October 24, 2017

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Arrives in Wake of Serious Breaches

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Which Makes it an Excellent Time to Evaluate Your Company’s Existing Prevention & Response Strategies October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which makes it an excellent time to evaluate your company’s existing prevention and response strategies. A new study regarding the frequency of cyber-attacks should serve as motivation to […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

October 18, 2017

Cyber Attorney

What Does Recent Equifax Breach Mean For New York Cybersecurity Regulations?

Equifax Breach Spurs Effort to Extend NY Cybersecurity Regulations to Credit Reporting Agencies In the wake of the massive data breach involving Equifax, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he wants to extend the state’s new cybersecurity regulations to cover credit reporting agencies. The state’s cybersecurity and data protection rules, which currently apply to banks, […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

October 5, 2017

New York

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Tip of the Day

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Tip of the Day October is National Cybersecurity Awareness month, the yearly campaign to reinforce and spread awareness on proper cybersecurity practices and to stress the importance of protecting your online accounts and securing your personal information in cyberspace. The Department of Homeland Security states that “National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

October 1, 2017

Cyber Lawyer

Does Your BYOD Policy Safeguard Your Valuable Business Data?

Does Your BYOD Policy Safeguard Your Valuable Business Data? New Jersey businesses are increasingly allowing employees use their own personal devices to perform work tasks, such as responding to client emails, scheduling meetings, and preparing reports. While many companies initially attempted to curtail the practice, often referred to as Bring Your Own Device or BYOD, […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

September 27, 2017

SEC Issues Cybersecurity Risk Alert

The SEC Recently Issued A Cybersecurity Risk Alert For Financial Industry The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued a cybersecurity risk alert that reminds the financial industry that it still has work to do. The risk alert specifically summarizes the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations’ observations from the latest round of examinations of registered […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

August 25, 2017

Bill Seeks To Establish Cybersecurity Guidelines for IoT Devices

Bi-Partisan Bill Seeks to Establish Cybersecurity Guidelines for IoT Devices The U.S. Senate is currently considering the Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017, which would establish baseline cybersecurity standards for federal procurement of IoT devices. The bill would also allow security researchers to look for critical vulnerabilities in devices purchased by the […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

August 23, 2017

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