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What's The Harm? Federalism, The Separation Of Powers, And Standing In Data Breach Litigation, Grayson Wells
What's The Harm? Federalism, The Separation Of Powers, And Standing In Data Breach Litigation, Grayson Wells
Indiana Law Journal
This Comment will argue that the Supreme Court should analyze standing in data breach litigation under a standard that is deferential to state statutory and common law. Specifically, federal standing analysis should look to state law when determining whether an injury is concrete such that the injury-in-fact requirement is met. Some argue that allowing more data breach cases to proceed to the merits could lead to an explosion of successful litigation and settlements, burdening the federal courts and causing economic losses for the breached businesses. These concerns may be valid. But if state law provides a remedy to the harm …
The Evolution Of Legal Risks Pertaining To Patch Management And Vulnerability Management, James T. Kitchen, David R. Coogan, Keeton H. Christian
The Evolution Of Legal Risks Pertaining To Patch Management And Vulnerability Management, James T. Kitchen, David R. Coogan, Keeton H. Christian
Duquesne Law Review
This article begins with an overview, in non-technical terms, of the tools generally available and processes implemented for vulnerability management and patch management. Section II identifies some of the evolving security standards that regulators and plaintiffs may rely on to show that companies are legally required to have vulnerability management and patch management. Section III identifies U.S. legal implications of vulnerability management and patch management and factors that a court and regulators may consider.
Show Me The (Data About The) Money!, Nizan Geslevich Packin
Show Me The (Data About The) Money!, Nizan Geslevich Packin
Utah Law Review
Information about consumers, their money, and what they do with it is the lifeblood of the flourishing financial technology (“FinTech”) sector. Historically, highly regulated banks jealously protected this data. However, consumers themselves now share their data with businesses more than ever before. These businesses monetize and use the data for countless prospects, often without the consumers’ actual consent. Understanding the dimensions of this recent phenomenon, more and more consumer groups, scholars, and lawmakers have started advocating for consumers to have the ability to control their data as a modern imperative. This ability is tightly linked to the concept of open …