As the federal government comes closer to passing laws designed to protect information security, some observers say the government’s cybersecurity efforts will hurt civil liberties and put sensitive personal information at risk.
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Report: Information security laws would endanger privacy
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Lawsuit accuses Symantec of pushing scareware
A new lawsuit claims popular antivirus vendor Symantec uses scareware tactics to trick customers into buying software they don’t need.
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Online retailer Zappos sued after password breach
A lawsuit has been filed against an online retailer claiming the company’s negligence resulted in a data breach that affected 24 million customers.
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Senate nearing vote on information security law, aide says
After several other attempts over the past few years, the Senate could be close to agreeing on a national information security law.
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Bill would eliminate overtime pay for IT workers
IT jobs often require long hours, and while some technical positions are considered exempt from overtime pay, workers in other jobs are rewarded with OT. However, a new proposal in Congress would make nearly all IT professionals exempt.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Compliance, Latest News & Views Tagged With: Computer Professionals Update Act, CPU Act, Kay Hagan, OT, overtime, pay
FTC: New web domain possibilities will increase costs for businesses
Big changes to Internet domains are coming that the Federal Trade Commission says could make it easier for cybercriminals to exploit businesses and consumers.
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Firm sued after posting Facebook updates for hospitalized employee
Many companies use social networking sites to promote their business, while nearly all employees have personal accounts on those sites. And when the lines between the two are blurred – as in this recent lawsuit – things can get complicated.
Filed Under: Enterprise 2.0, In this week's e-newsletter, IT Compliance, Latest News & Views Tagged With: Facebook, lawsuit, Maremont v. Susan Fredman Design Group, Twitter
Congressional bill aims to stop call center outsourcing
If it passes, a new bipartisan bill in Congress would punish companies that rely on overseas call centers for their tech support.
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No identity theft occurred, but company still liable after data breach
So far, courts have been reluctant to penalize companies who suffer data breaches in cases where no customers can show they were the victims of identity theft. But that could be changing, if this recent lawsuit is any indication.
Filed Under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT Compliance, Latest News & Views Tagged With: data breach, Hannaford, identity theft, lawsuit
SEC: Public companies must report data breaches
As the federal government considers laws mandating businesses report data breaches, the Securities and Exchange Commission recently published guidance on what public companies must disclose about their cybersecurity.
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