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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

In addition, the law requires the Georgia state director of emergency management and homeland security to develop additional rules and regulations related to the notice requirements. HB 156 was signed into law on March 25, 2021 and is already in effect. Scope of the law. The law applies to utilities and agencies in the state of Georgia.