Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

The EU’s GDPR doesn’t just apply to European companies — it affects any business worldwide that handles EU resident data. Here’s what you need to know.

An incontestable trademark status under the Lanham Act limits the grounds on which a mark can be challenged. Here’s what grounds still allow cancellation of an incontestable mark.

An EULA protects mobile app developers from liability and sets the legal terms for app use. Here’s what every mobile application end user license agreement must include.

California has one of the strictest data breach notification laws in the US. Learn what triggers notification, the deadlines, and penalties for violations.

A data breach attorney helps businesses respond to incidents, manage regulatory obligations, and defend against lawsuits. Here are 8 reasons to hire one.

Social media offers businesses powerful marketing tools but creates legal risks around IP, defamation, and FTC compliance. Here’s what companies need to know before posting.

EMV chip credit cards were supposed to reduce fraud, but questions remain about their effectiveness. Here’s what chipped cards protect against and where vulnerabilities remain.

Cyber attacks fall into two categories: active attacks that disrupt systems and passive attacks that silently steal data. Here’s how each type works and how to defend against them.

Advanced persistent threats are sophisticated, long-term cyber attacks targeting organizations for data theft or disruption. Here’s how APTs work and how businesses can defend themselves.

The United States experiences more data breaches than any other country. Here’s a breakdown of the statistics and what American businesses should do.