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Data Protection Laws

State breach rules need revamp

Jeff Schmidt, founder and CEO, JAS Global Advisors • February 01, 2012

Data protection laws can be more effective if simpler, says JAS Global Advisors' Jeff Schmidt.

SC Magazine survey: Guarding against a data breach

Illena Armstrong January 03, 2012

Security conversations are as audible as ever, yet budgets remain largely flat. However, an expected influx of compliance audits may serve as the driver for more dollars. We polled 488 pros for their thoughts.

Making the grade: Privacy maturation

Angela Moscaritolo October 03, 2011

The work being done by Kathleen Styles at the U.S. Department of Education is emblematic of a growing surge of privacy-led initiatives within the public and private sector. But many other firms are still falling short.

New Senate bill aims to prevent, deter data breaches

Angela Moscaritolo September 12, 2011

The Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011 would require businesses with data of more than 10,000 customers to implement privacy and security programs.

Up to code: A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Cos. and BitArmor

Greg Masters September 24, 2010

An insurance provider in Massachusetts had basic security measures in place, but these were not enough to be fully compliant with a strict, new state regulation, reports Greg Masters.