Matthew Kelly

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Mr. Kelly is an associate in Davis Polk’s Litigation Department. [Full Bio]

Momentum is building for federal data privacy legislation, in large part due to the passage of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (which goes into effect in 2020) and other states enacting or considering their own consumer privacy laws.  These developments have businesses concerned that they will face a patchwork…
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A recent SEC Order should be a reminder to registered entities, including small- and medium-sized firms, that the SEC is monitoring the reasonableness of their cybersecurity policies and procedures, and that it may take action in the event of a breach, even in the absence of economic harm.

The SEC’s…
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Some of the most significant recent cyber breaches originated at vendors.  We have previously discussed the importance of effective oversight of third parties because vendor breaches can lead to regulatory actions for companies.  Indeed, recent regulatory guidance provides that vendor diligence is an essential part of any cybersecurity program.  This…
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We have written here before about the challenges and benefits of getting rid of old data.  As we have noted, in light of recent legal, regulatory, and technological developments, companies should reevaluate their long-term data management planning.  Last week, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued a reminder…
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Companies and law enforcement are increasingly turning to white hat hackers for help.  The FBI apparently paid consultants over $1,000,000 to unlock an iPhone used by one of the shooters in the San Bernardino attacks, and companies such as Microsoft, Uber, Facebook, and Google are paying hackers tens of thousands…
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