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Defense and Settlement

Fifth Circuit Finds Defense Duty for Credit Card Data Breach

2021-08-12 | Lyndon F Bittle

Giving "publication" the broadest possible definition, the court held for the insured. Lyndon Bittle relates the case.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Colorado Privacy Act: Controllers, Assessments, Data, and Enforcement

2021-07-21 | Melissa J Krasnow

The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) took effect July 1, 2023. Melissa Krasnow discusses CPA controller and processor responsibilities, controller-processor contracts, data protection assessments, de-identified data, and Colorado attorney general and district attorney enforcement.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Colorado Privacy Act: Application, Definitions, Rights, and Notices

2021-07-01 | Melissa J Krasnow

Melissa Krasnow reviews the Act and its requirements and ramifications.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Standardization Matters in Establishing a Strong Security Posture

2021-06-18 | Mark Lanterman

Cyber risks may be mitigated with proactive planning and information sharing. Mark Lanterman explains.

Defense and Settlement

Texas Supreme Court Holds Insurer Not Liable under Stowers

2021-05-07 | Lyndon F Bittle

The insured's liability must be in excess of policy limits but can arise from a judgment or settlement. Lyndon Bittle relates the case.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

The Dangers of Absolute Exclusions

2021-04-09 | Frederick J Fisher

The Dangers of Absolute Exclusions—Fred Fisher looks at their use and asks why insurance regulators allow them.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Third-Party Vendor Risk Management

2021-03-26 | Mark Lanterman

Managing this risk is a strong component of maintaining a strong security culture, per Mark Lanterman.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

VCDPA: Assessments, De-Identified Data, Enforcement, and Exceptions

2021-03-19 | Melissa J Krasnow

Melissa Krasnow digs deeper into the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

VCDPA: Application, Definitions, Consumer Rights, and Obligations

2021-03-12 | Melissa J Krasnow

The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) is reviewed by Melissa Krasnow.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

California Privacy Rights Act: Exceptions

2021-01-29 | Melissa J Krasnow

Melissa Krasnow discusses limitations on the California Privacy Act (CPRA).