After a long weekend, Finance Manager Joe sits at his desk to read his emails. One of the emails is from a trusted vendor with whom the Joe communicates on a regular basis, regarding an unpaid invoice that is due immediately. The vendor tells Joe that he was having “issues” with his bank and recently changed accounts. The vendor provides instructions for Joe to wire funds. As this is a known partner with whom the company has a good relationship, Joe wires the amount due. Two weeks later, the vendor contacts Joe to let him know that the invoice has not been paid. In a panic, Joe reads the emails he received and observes that one letter in the vendor’s original email address is different from the vendor’s legitimate email address. Joe calls the bank in a panic but is advised that the money has been withdrawn and that his company’s account has a balance of $0.00. Continue Reading ›
In an era of escalating data breaches, organizations must be vigilant in protecting consumer information. A comprehensive federal data privacy law would streamline compliance efforts, but Congress has yet to pass one, leaving states to fill the gap. Continue Reading ›
Health care remains one of the most targeted and vulnerable sectors when it comes to cyberattacks. Continue Reading ›
New York ‘s Child Data Protection Act, available here, took effect on June 20. This is a landmark piece of legislation designed to enhance the online privacy and safety of minors. As concerns over children’s digital footprints grow, New York’s approach is drawing national attention for its distinctive legal standards. Continue Reading ›
In the recent high-profile civil class action, Frasco v. Flo Health, a California federal court issued a significant ruling partially certifying a nationwide class and California subclass of individuals who used the Flo Health mobile app. The decision highlights the growing legal complexity of class action privacy claims in the age of Big Tech and health apps. Continue Reading ›
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued a pivotal ruling that is likely to reshape privacy litigation for e-commerce platforms. Continue Reading ›
When evaluating where artificial intelligence has had the most impact, many think of their personal use of AI or the integration of AI into many consumer applications. The use of AI in the employment context is on the back burner for many, but it has become a significant issue. Continue Reading ›
The Constangy Cyber Team continues to expand our capabilities with the addition of three exceptional attorneys who joined the team this month. Continue Reading ›
In Perlaki v. J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a data breach class action, Magistrate Judge Andrew M. Edison of the Southern District of Texas found that the plaintiff had standing to sue under Article III of the United States Constitution but recommended dismissal of the plaintiff’s data breach plaintiff’s claims under Texas law. 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.
