Category: Internet Law

A healthcare provider’s failure to secure patient data resulted in a $650,000 HIPAA settlement. Here’s what went wrong and what compliance requires.

When customer data is breached, your response in the first 72 hours matters most. Here’s a step-by-step guide to handling a data breach properly.

Protecting business data requires more than antivirus software. Here’s a practical guide to data security measures that reduce your risk of a breach.

Credit card hacking is one of the most common and costly forms of data theft. Learn how hackers steal card data and what protections are available.

Defamation and false light invasion of privacy are related but distinct legal claims for harmful false statements. Here’s how they differ and what plaintiffs must prove to win.

Illinois requires businesses to notify residents when their personal data is breached. Here’s what the law covers, the deadlines, and the penalties.

Michigan’s data breach notification law sets specific requirements for when and how businesses must notify affected residents. Here’s what it requires.

The Weebly data breach exposed the email addresses and passwords of over 43 million users. Here’s what happened and steps affected users should take.

Research shows data breaches have a lasting impact on consumer spending behavior. Here’s what the data reveals and why breach prevention protects revenue.

Montana’s data breach notification law requires businesses to notify residents when their personal information is compromised. Here’s what the law requires and who must comply.