Category: Articles

Cybersecurity and Client Data: Practical Risk Management for Small Businesses and Their Lawyers

PBA Communications Articles July 28, 2026

By Zachary Balla Cybersecurity has quickly become a regular business concern for small businesses across Pennsylvania. In the modern age, customer information, financial records, and operational data are almost exclusively stored and transmitted electronically through cloud-based platforms and third-party vendors. While these technologies increase efficiency, they also expose small businesses to risks that extend well
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FCRA Rule Changes Better Complement Dodd-Frank Act

PBA Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Articles, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Federal Trade Commission September 15, 2021

By Anokhy Desai   On September 8, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved “largely technical” changes to five Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) rules that narrowed their scope to only apply to motor vehicle dealers, decreasing confusion for applicable entities that must look to the FTC or Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for guidance on
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California and the UK take the Lead in Securing Internet of Things (IoT) Devices

PBA Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Articles, Guidance and Legislation, IoT Devices September 18, 2019

By Chase J. Wright, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC   Set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2020, Senate Bill 327 and Assembly Bill 1906, together, require that manufacturers of internet-connected devices increase their security capabilities to better protect consumer data transmitted from those devices. The new California legislation, signed into law on Sept. 28,
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