2022 Recap: Changing Regulations, Cybersecurity Developments, & Privacy
As the new year begins and we get back to work, it’s time to reflect on the past year to help ensure that your business is prepared to handle what lies ahead. This includes things like reviewing liabilities and new regulations that may impact your business and having protections in place for your business’ cybersecurity.
When it comes to business law and cyber threats, this past year has seen a lot of new developments. With that in mind, here is my 2022 recap of topics that may be helpful for you to review:
January – 2021 Year in Review
My annual recap of topics touched on the year before may help give you a better look at how 2022 started and what changes we’ve seen since then. Starting out with a review can be helpful for getting into the right mindset for this reflection. This article can also serve as a reminder of what may have led to some of the developments discussed below.
February – Laws and Regulations for Drone Usage
Are you or your business involved with drone use? Whether you’re currently using, or are considering starting to use drones, you’ll want to ensure you understand your risks and liabilities. This blog explains the basics of the laws and regulations that may apply.
March – The Future of Work and How to Keep Your Virtual Hybrid Workplace Secure
With so many employees working entirely remotely or in virtual hybrid settings, it’s important to consider the cybersecurity risks that come along with this type of work. This article reviews ways in which you can ensure your business’ safety while your employees work out of the office.
April – New Regulations Regarding Electronic Employee Monitoring
Whatever practices your business may have for monitoring employees, you should use the start of the new year as your opportunity to ensure you’re following the latest regulations, and perhaps staying one step ahead of them. Moreover, as laws continue to shift, we may see more privacy-based regulations regarding employees in the year ahead so it’s helpful to have an understanding of those that currently exist.
May – Following the Footsteps of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) – Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) and Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA)
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) made a drastic impact that has brought on lasting change, including the introduction of new consumer privacy acts– and its influence will likely continue to grow. Whether or not you live in a state with consumer privacy regulations, you may want to review what these acts require, as more may come to follow in 2023.
June – The Growing Popularity of Biometric Privacy Acts
Data security should be of the utmost importance to your business, including not only consumer data but that of your employees as well. Biometrics may not be in use in every business, but those that require it for identification or other factors will want to review the latest laws regarding the handling of biometric security.
July – How the First and Fourth Amendments Impact Cyberspace
This article can help you get to know a little more about how the United States’ founding laws continue to make an impact on our daily lives even now. You may be surprised to learn how these laws impact your business!
August – Cyber Insurance Coverage for Businesses & Ransomware
Does your business have cyber insurance? Learn about how this coverage may already apply to you, and how it can provide additional protection for your business in the case of cyber attacks.
September – The Power of Education
Education plays a huge part in my life, not just in my time spent as a teacher, but in my work as a lawyer. This blog is a reflection on how continuing to learn can give you power.
October – Cybersecurity Awareness Month – A Review of Best Practices for Businesses
In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I reviewed cybersecurity best practices for businesses. You can utilize this article as a way to review your protocols, ensure your protection is thorough, and get up-to-date with the latest practices.
November – How Widespread Fake Reviews are Impacting Businesses and Legal Consequences
Fake reviews have become a widespread problem for businesses, and as cyberthreats like this evolve, new methods for handling them become necessary. This article reviews some of the recent legal consequences for major fake review schemes.
December – Social Media Cybersecurity for Businesses – How to Defend Against and Recover From Account Hackers
Social media has become a crucial part of business, not only for marketing, but for connecting with customers, making sales, and more. However, these platforms can also become a security risk, however, so it’s important to defend against potential threats and recover quickly when they arise.
As we head into this new year, take some time to review your business, its risks and defenses, and set your priorities for how to keep it protected. If you would like my help with this internal review, then let’s get in touch.
The information presented here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.