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Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Considerations in Due Diligence
Data privacy and cybersecurity concerns are changing the way potential investors and acquirers evaluate a target company through due diligence. Data and security related risks can be extremely costly – especially those that are not uncovered in due diligence. Read More ›
Categories: Cybersecurity, Did you Know?, Digital Assets, Privacy
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Why Public WiFi is a Health Hazard
In the age of the mobile device, public WiFi is something that most of us will regularly use; whether in a coffee shop getting some extra work done or just waiting in an office area. The risks of this "free" commodity, however, are coming in faster than security specialists can deal with them. Read More ›
Categories: Cybersecurity, Did you Know?, Digital Assets
California Enacts Sweeping Privacy Legislation
On June 28, California governor Jerry Brown signed into law the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018. The Act will significantly impact companies (including many based outside of California) and United States legislation in the coming months, although it is unclear whether the new law will serve as an example for other states or an outlier. Importantly, the Act contains a number of "GDPR-like" features, making it the most restrictive data privacy law that the United States has ever seen. Read More ›
Categories: Cloud Computing, Did you Know?, Digital Assets, Privacy
Provisions for Vendor Contracts
This is the second article in a series on Third Party and Vendor Management. The first article discussed pertinent considerations for vendor contracts in the context of cybersecurity. Read More ›
Categories: Contracts, Cybersecurity, Did you Know?, Digital Assets
Business Rap: Preventing Phishing Scams
On January 25, Foster Swift attorney John Mashni sat down for a discussion on Business Rap, a weekly radio show and podcast that features Mid-Michigan's brightest business owners and decision makers discussing business trends, challenges and politics affecting employers and business owners. Read More ›
Categories: Criminal, Cybersecurity, Did you Know?, Digital Assets
Potential $13.5 Million Uber Fine Highlights the Importance of Risk-Based Breach Response
The legal fallout from ridesharing service Uber's 2016 data breach, which affected approximately 57 million riders and drivers, has been significant. Read More ›
Categories: Cybersecurity, Did you Know?, Lawsuit
Business Rap: 2018 Nonprofit Trends
On January 16, Foster Swift attorney John Mashni sat down for a discussion on Business Rap, a weekly radio show and podcast that features Mid-Michigan's brightest business owners and decision makers discussing business trends, challenges and politics affecting employers and business owners. Read More ›
Pros and Cons of Software as a Service ("SaaS")
Today, the use of software as a service ("SaaS") is widespread and the cybersecurity considerations are an afterthought. Read More ›
Categories: Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Did you Know?, IT Contracts, Technology
Business Rap: Starting a Nonprofit Side Hustle
On January 2, Foster Swift business attorney John Mashni sat down for a discussion with other business professionals on Business Rap, a weekly radio show and podcast featuring Mid-Michigan's brightest business owners and decision makers discussing business trends, challenges and politics affecting employers and business owners. Read More ›
Business Rap: Ransomware Survival Guide
With cyber attacks on the rise, one in four businesses will be at risk in the near future. Business owners now more than ever, need to take every precaution in the event of a breach. Read More ›
Categories: Cybersecurity, Did you Know?
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