Navigating the Nebulous Legal Landscape of Cybersecurity

Types : Bylined Articles

Your privacy and security policies could be deemed to be unfair and deceptive, especially if there is a data breach.

The ever-evolving and uncertain legal landscape in the world of cybersecurity is a challenge to all management levels in almost every business sector. Inconsistent and vague guidance from various government agencies has made it difficult for companies to know what level of risk tolerance is acceptable and what is an adequate or reasonable security program that will pass regulatory muster in the event of a cyber-attack or breach. Instead, government agencies – and the Federal Trade Commission in particular – are penalizing companies after a breach or incident occurs instead of publishing regulations that articulate clear standards – even basic elements – that constitute an effective cybersecurity program.

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