Internet computing terms are commonly mentioned in a law firm’s discussions where the practice focuses on issues in the market engaging the Internet, and among other aspects, e.g., computing, e-commerce, data protection, software development, application development, data management infrastructure, cloud processing, and cyber security, to mention as few. As these terms arise in conversation, contracts…
DetailsBusiness data in business could be considered a trade secret as it is an essential component of analysis and decision-making. Businesses cannot compete without relevant data for their administration, process and service delivery. Trade secrets in database records have value. Such secrets are sought for competitive reasons. Intruding, a kind word for hacking, into another’s…
DetailsDoxxed personal information is startling to many. There is a lot to be said about the amount of information available on the Internet. Many are surprised on how their information got on the Internet and the ease with which public information and personal information can be retrieved and researched. It goes without saying about how…
DetailsCybersecurity rule ideas, so far, have been piecemeal throughout the United States despite the numerous efforts. Opposite to the European Union’s efforts through their General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) initiative, in the U.S. we have no such thing. We do have bolstering amendments to Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, embodied in the Consumer Data Security and Notification Act…
DetailsInternet of Things security claims have caught the attention of lawmakers and regulators. The Internet has been interesting to follow and work with as a realm of process and information exchange. As the devices used to transmit information increase in our lives and work, protecting what is transmitted from unwanted eyes is not necessarily going…
DetailsSoftware patent filings have gone through snags during the approval process. For many, not having a clearly stated specific enhancement to preexisting software was a liability to the filing’s success. Failing to satisfactorily describe a technical improvement on providing the innovation to the previous invents is another snag. Not distinguishing the innovation from previous filings…
DetailsData security responsibilities are, at times, not met with the requisite level of diligence for compliance. Standards for compliance, for many businesses, institutions, and service entities, are not as specified as one would be drawn to believe. The disjuncture between responsibilities and efforts are becoming more evident with passing days as cyber incidents leave alarming…
DetailsInternet mugshot published online haunts a person for years with embarrassment. For many, as well, the mugshots do not bear a meaningful purpose for others throughout the Internet to know. What remains is the ill circumstance of having future employment out of reach or present employment terminated, for the inadvertent past event. The harm lingers…
DetailsCyber security claims are seldom tempered with an entities acknowledgement of its insecurity of electronically stored information (ESI) and its handling of consumer personal identifying information (PII). Their efforts and planning executed, though they may be diligent, cannot anticipate cyber incidents and breach incidents nor should their efforts to prevent them be overstated. All attention…
DetailsInternet advertising has become intricate and keen. Internet advertising may involve multiple participants. The purpose is essentially to sway readers to purchase products by making representations that at times appear too good to be true. That is what the Federal Trade Commission and the State of Connecticut determined prior to suing LeanSpa. The claims embraced…
DetailsThe Federal Trade Commission under its Act, particularly Section 5, is seeking advertisers to be clearer about how they convey their ads. Advertising disclosures required by the Federal Trade Commission are addressing numerous issues about enhancing disclosures of sources of the statements and claims made in an advertisement. As creativity increases so will the efforts for the…
DetailsInternet cloud options for data computing services are developing as the concept catches on. Incidents of a breach, contract disputes, hacking, and ongoing lawsuits are serving the way for conditions to be highlighted. Nascent, cloud computing contracts were conceived as a data storage solution for businesses, municipal entities, and state organizations. So long as remote…
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