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Top Data Breaches of 2020: Ransomware on The Rise

Top Data Breaches of 2020: Ransomware on The Rise

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We periodically update this post with recent data breach statistics. Now that we’re into 2021, it’s time to look at the top security breaches, hacking statistics, and cybersecurity statistics of 2020, 2019, 2018, plus review 2017 and previous years. At Revision Legal, we know that cyber-attacks are a constant threat. The number of data breaches […]

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You Need To Protect Your E-commerce Business From Data Breach Liability

You Need To Protect Your E-commerce Business From Data Breach Liability

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Protecting Your E-Commerce Business From Data Breach Liability Data breaches pose a significant risk to e-commerce companies. Although the internet has opened up an entirely new world, allowing entrepreneurs to make money online from the comfort of their own homes, it has also opened up potential serious new hazards of which all companies should be […]

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Can Your Business be Liable for an Employee’s Intentional Data Leak?

Can Your Business be Liable for an Employee’s Intentional Data Leak?

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Many businesses are acutely aware of the dangers of a data leak that can result from the breaching of networks, computer hacks, malware, and computer espionage. These cyber threats are external threats, but businesses must also be increasingly wary of INTERNAL threats coming from vengeful and vindictive employees and ex-employees. A well-publicized lesson can be […]

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7 Reasons to Read FTC’s 2017 Privacy & Data Security Update

7 Reasons to Read FTC’s 2017 Privacy & Data Security Update

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently released its 2017 Annual Privacy and Data Security Update (click here; for the direct link to the Update, click here and then click on the PDF link provided). We see seven compelling reasons to read the 2017 FTC Update and to take data breaches seriously: 1. The Number of […]

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Avoiding Data Breaches: Lessons From Regulations

Avoiding Data Breaches: Lessons From Regulations

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In January of 2017, an amendment to the Federal Acquisitions Regulation (“FAR”) went into effect related to protecting private personal information and requiring privacy training for all federal government contractors. The regulations were issued pursuant to The Privacy Act of 1974. 5 U.S.C. § 552a. The Privacy Act governs federal agency collection, maintenance, use, and […]

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