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Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Data Retention Policies as Proactive Breach Mitigation

2023-10-06 | Mark Lanterman

Old file cabinets are no longer adequate. Mark Lanterman looks at questions that employers should ask to determine how best to manage digital data storage.

Insurance Agent E and O

Agents: Reach Out to Your "E&O Tag Team"

2023-09-29 | Brent Winans

When agents report potential error and omission (E&O) claims to their insurers promptly, those insurers can often provide vital assistance, protecting agents from suit, turning around a claim denial, and maintaining agents' credibility with their clients.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Washington My Health My Data Act: Requirements and Exceptions

2023-08-25 | Melissa J Krasnow

In this second article on the new Washington data privacy and security law, Melissa Krasnow examines the Act's requirements and exceptions.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Washington My Health My Data Act: Definitions

2023-08-25 | Melissa J Krasnow

Melissa Krasnow discusses the definitions contained in the Washington data privacy and security law that went into effect July 23, 2023.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Trends and Pressures on Today's Claims Department

2023-08-11 | Frederick J Fisher

Fred Fisher looks at insurance claims functions in the past and the present and the challenges they face.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Texas Data Privacy Act: Application, Definitions, Rights, and Notice

2023-07-21 | Melissa J Krasnow

Melissa Krasnow discusses these aspects of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) in this three-article series.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Texas Data Privacy Act: Exceptions

2023-07-21 | Melissa J Krasnow

In the final article of the series, Melissa Krasnow identifies the exceptions to the law, to take effect July 1, 2024.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Texas Data Privacy Act: Controllers, Assessments, Data, Enforcement

2023-07-21 | Melissa J Krasnow

Melissa Krasnow examines the controller and processor responsibilities, data protection assessments, deidentified data, and attorney general enforcement.