Writings by Fernando M. Pinguelo

Apparently just one. That’s it. The buttons have been pushed and the lawsuit is filed. According to Wikimedia’s recent Blog posting, it referenced its intent to file a lawsuit against the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), captioned Wikimedia Foundation, et al. v. National Security Agency/Central Security Service, et al., U.S. […]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued recently a warning regarding a new e-mail fraud campaign targeting businesses. The sophisticated scam, known as the Business E-Mail Compromise (BEC), reportedly has targeted more than 2,000 victims and caused more than $2 million in losses thus far. The scammers specifically target businesses working with foreign suppliers and/or […]

The Federal Trade Commission, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, recently held a two-day workshop to analyze the competitive effects of developing health care provider organizations and payment models on the provision of health care services in the United States. Prior to the 1970s, regulators did not enforce anti-competition laws against […]

The friendly skies are becoming more productive for business travelers. According to the latest tally, Internet access is available on approximately one-third of all domestic flights. When flying globally, Wi-Fi is available on nearly one-quarter of all flights. “Wi-Fi is one of the most sought-after new amenities fliers want to access on their flights, and […]

President Barak Obama continues to roll out his cybersecurity agenda. On February 13, 2015 the President signed an Executive Order intended to promote information sharing regarding cyber threats impacting the private sector. The President signed the order at the White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection in Palo Alto, California. “There’s only one way […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently published the results of its cybersecurity preparedness examinations of more than 100 broker-dealers and investment advisers. The report highlights that while investment firms are increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks, they are also actively taking steps to address the threats.  The SEC’s Cybersecurity Preparedness Examination Initiative included 57 registered […]

As the prevalence of Internet-connected devices continues to grow, companies need to be proactive in addressing the consumer privacy attendant risks. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a report on the Internet of Things, which includes steps that New York and New Jersey businesses can take to protect consumer privacy and security. The term […]

On January 20, President Barak Obama made his State of the Union Address. Among the “tasks that lie ahead,” the President’s initiatives involve cybersecurity and data privacy. In his address, the President’s initiatives specifically urged members of Congress work together to pass bi-partisan legislation that would help deter data breaches and cyber attacks on both businesses and […]

SOTU Preview: President Obama Will announce Cybersecurity and Data Privacy initiatives With the support of the business community, President Barack Obama recently announced plans for a uniform data breach notification standard. Obama’s national federal standard was just one of several cybersecurity and data privacy initiatives the President has previewed in advance of his January 20 […]

Now that the year is at a close.. what can we say about the state of cybersecurity and data privacy? The recent hack of Sony Pictures is only the latest security breach to impact the business community. Overall, 2014 saw several key developments in the arena of cybersecurity and data privacy. In case you missed […]

Given the growing risk of identity theft, the New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) is taking additional steps to protect personal information included in court filings. The OCA recently announced changes to the Uniform Civil Rules of the New York Supreme and County Court, which will take effect next year. The new rules […]

Uber executive Emil Michael likely never heard the phrase, “nobody likes a bully.” At a recent Manhattan dinner event, he suggested that the ride-sharing company use some of its funding reserves to dig up information on journalists who are critical of the company. According to Buzzfeed, Michael specifically alluded to a recent article by Sarah […]