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New York Enacts Stricter Data Cybersecurity Laws

Data Matters

On July 25, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed the two bills into law, one which amended the state’s data breach notification law, and another that created additional obligations for data breaches at credit reporting agencies. The Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act.

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Choosing to Store, Scan, or Shred Your Documents: A Comprehensive Guide

Armstrong Archives

This reality has made data security increasingly important, requiring a sea change in the way companies handle their documents. These might include legal documents, financial records, or client information. This can seriously harm your company’s reputation and lead to financial losses.

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New York’s Breach Law Amendments and New Security Requirements

Data Protection Report

New York was among the majority of states whose breach law focused on acquisition of personal data (including Social Security Number, driver’s license number, or credit card number and security code). Biometric information that is used to authenticate or ascertain the individual identity.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

A high-profile cyber incident may cause substantial financial and reputational losses to an organization, including the disruption of corporate business processes, destruction or theft of critical data assets, loss of goodwill, and shareholder and consumer litigation. Encrypting critical data assets.