Tag: legislation
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Legislation Proposed to Help With Credit Reports After Equifax Breach
In light of the recent Equifax breach, that gave away millions of people’s personal information, a handful of senators have reintroduced legislation that would put more power in the hands of consumers. Specifically in relation to their credit reports. Senators Brian Schatz (Hawaii), Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts), Claire McCaskill (Missouri), Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut), Bernie Sanders (Vermont)…
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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Modernize Digital Privacy Legislation
A group of senators introduced two bills yesterday which would make existing legislation more modern. Specifically as it relates to digital privacy. The Electronics Communication Privacy Act (ECPA) was introduced in 1986, and has not been updated since. I would like to note, upfront, that these bills are being introduced by both parties. Making this…
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Disconnecting from the Office – Culture Change or Common Sense?
There was an article in yesterday’s Washington Post that outlined how it is now legal in France for you to ignore that pesky email from your boss at 10 pm. That’s right, its now a law. Getting an email from your boss outside of your typical work hours, can now be ignored without the fear…
