What Are The Best Practices for Compliance with the SHIELD Act
Many states have recently updated their data privacy laws to reflect new security threats and technological advancements. A New York legislation governing notification procedures for data breaches went into effect on October 23, 2019. The Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act), which now covers businesses with operations in all 50 states, has a wider scope than the state’s prior data breach notification act. The SHIELD Act may be applicable if a company owns or has a licence to use a New York resident’s data, in which case the company would be liable for disclosing any data breaches that compromise the privacy of New York residents. Best Practices for Compliance with the SHIELD Act New York: Conduct routine data checks: Organizations must conduct routine audits to make sure they are aware of any data they may hold on New York residents. To stay organised and help with compliance efforts, it would be very beneficial to maintain a ...