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What Companies Need to Know About Cyber Threat Information Sharing Under CISA

By Will R. Daugherty on Posted in Cybersecurity
Cyber threat information sharing has the potential to provide numerous benefits for organizations (both public and private) faced with cyberattacks, which are increasing in frequency and sophistication. Cyber threat information sharing can enable organizations to enhance their cyber preparedness and defenses by leveraging the knowledge and experience of a broader community and improve their awareness … Continue Reading

Lessons For Privacy Advocates and Website Operators From Amazon Cookie Litigation

Photo of Gerald J. FergusonBy Gerald J. Ferguson on Posted in Online Privacy
A Washington federal district court has dismissed with prejudice class action claims against Amazon alleging that the company’s use of cookies to track consumers’ personal data violated the Consumer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), and has requested further briefing on a claimed violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act (WCPA). (Del Vecchio v. Amazon). This … Continue Reading

FTC’s “Do Not Track” Initiative Could Create New Market for “Paid For” Internet Content

Photo of Gerald J. FergusonBy Gerald J. Ferguson on Posted in Online Privacy
“Information wants to be free” has been a rallying cry of technology activists from the inception of the Internet revolution. True to this slogan, web sites offering free web content and free web services are the most pervasive and popular sites on the Internet. But, to quote another adage that predates the Internet: “There is … Continue Reading
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