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Congress Agrees – 72 Hour Cyber Incident Reporting Requirement to Take Effect

Data Protection Report

The relevant portions of the law, titled the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (“Act”) proposes reporting requirements for incidents, establishes new programs to curtail ransomware attacks and encourages information sharing between government agencies. Reporting Requirements. New Government Programs.

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Georgia’s HB 156, requiring state notice for utility cybersecurity incidents, is now in effect

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

Reports and records made under the law are exempt from state public record and FOIA laws, which proponents of the law and proposed House Bill 134 – which would permit closed government meetings when discussing cybersecurity plans and procedures – support as necessary to protect security and the interests of Georgians.