Constangy is pleased to announce the addition of two attorneys to the firm’s Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice, further bolstering its national cyber incident response and data privacy services. Please join us in welcoming Brittany De Hoyos and Kimberly Seiler to the Constangy Cyber Team! Continue Reading ›
The Video Privacy Protection Act became law decades ago, at a time when consumers physically visited and then rented movies on VHS tape or DVD at video rental stores. The impetus for the law was protecting the privacy of customers’ video rental choices after the publication of a list of films that then-Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork had rented from a video store. Continue Reading ›
Constangy is excited to announce the addition of two accomplished partners to the firm's national Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice — further enhancing our ability to support clients across the lifecycle of cyber risk, incident response, compliance, and litigation. Please join us in welcoming Andrew Chase and Craig Steen to the Constangy Cyber Team! Continue Reading ›
The new year is already off to a fast start in the world of cybersecurity and privacy. With Data Privacy Day approaching next week (January 28), we will look at three trends that we expect to see in the coming year. Continue Reading ›
On October 19, the Louvre Museum in Paris was burglarized in broad daylight. Priceless jewels were taken. The physical security of the museum has been faulted, but the museum has also been criticized for using outdated security software and simple passwords. Continue Reading ›
Each year, there is a holiday surge in cyberattacks employing a wide range of attack vectors. This heightened activity can make organizations more vulnerable to legal and regulatory scrutiny. This is a good time to check your defenses. Continue Reading ›
After claims against Madison Square Garden for the use of facial recognition technology were dismissed, another individual has filed a putative class action against Queens Ballpark Company, LLC, the operator of the New York Mets’ Citi Field, asserting the same claims. Continue Reading ›
When a cyberattack occurs, time is the most valuable asset. Much like law enforcement’s “first 48” hours rule in criminal investigations, the first 72 hours of a cyberattack, often referred to collectively as the “golden hour,” are crucial. Early action preserves critical evidence, prevents further harm, and increases the chance of a successful resolution. Continue Reading ›
When cyberattacks strike global giants, it’s front-page news. But what about the smaller breaches -- the ones that don’t make headlines? Increasingly, they’re making waves in courtrooms and regulatory enforcement agencies. Continue Reading ›
The Constangy Cyber Advisor posts regular updates on legislative developments, data privacy, and information security trends. Our blog posts are informed through the Constangy Cyber Team's experience managing thousands of data breaches, providing robust compliance advisory services, and consultation on complex data privacy and security litigation.
