Co-Authors: Josephine Cicchetti, Steven Blickensderfer Last week, New York’s Department of Financial Services released its long-awaited proposed cybersecurity regulation, which promises to deliver sweeping protections to consumers and financial institutions alike. The proposed regulation, titled "Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies" (23 NYCRR Part 500), if implemented, would be a first-of-its-kind state provision that creates mandatory ... Keep Reading »
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Insurers face a potential double whammy when it comes to cybersecurity threats. Like other companies, they must be vigilant about protecting the sensitive data they collect and store from hacks and breaches. On the other hand, insurers also are responsible for paying for claims when a breach occurs. Insurers are scrambling to craft new coverages in the wake of new risks and liabilities, while insurance regulators are scrambling to implement enhanced regulations requiring ... Keep Reading »