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LEGISBRIEF: TAKING AIM AT BREACHES

picture of Legisbrief logoForty-eight states, Washington, D.C., and the territories now have laws requiring that security breaches be disclosed to consumers. Many state lawmakers, however, are increasing efforts to protect citizens by expanding breach notification laws, requiring adequate security measures, centralizing cybersecurity oversight in government, and expanding computer crime laws and penalties.

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INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PRIVACY LEGISLATION

magnifying glassSeveral states have introduced measures in response to the repeal of federal Internet privacy protections that were approved by the Federal Communications Commission in the final days of the Obama administration. State legislatiion would put restrictions on what internet service providers could do with consumer data collected. 

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WEBINAR: CYBERTECHNOLOGY AND THE LAW

Fingers coming through a computer to keyboardNew technologies are outpacing the laws that govern their use. However, a focus on outcomes and principles, rather than specific technologies or prescribed processes, can help avoid outdated cybersecurity laws and unintended consequences. Involving a broader group of technology, legal and policy experts in policy discussions also can lead to more effective laws and policies (archived webinar available now).

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TAMPERING WITH VOTING SYSTEMS

Photo of a man using a touchscreen voting kiosk to vote.At least 33 states have statutes that prohibit tampering with voting machines, systems, or other voter equipment. The chart includes the statutes in each state.

 

 

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OVERVIEW | TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information technology and advanced telecommunications have a major impact on the economic vitality of states. NCSL covers telecommunications policy and information technology issues in several major categories: consumer affairs, crime, management, telecommunications, privacy and security, and legislative information technology.

STANDING COMMITTEE

The Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce has jurisdiction over state-federal relations with regard to electronic commerce, banking, insurance, securities and other financial services issues, interstate commerce and taxation of electronic transactions, telecommunications and interstate business activity taxes.

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2017 KEY ENACTED 911 LEGISLATION 

911 On cell phoneA number of measures were passed by state legislatures in 2017 to improve the operations of public emergency communication services for today's digital mobile society. The legislation listed below includes key 2017 enactments, excluding appropriations. At least 15 states passed legislation related to Next Generation 911, allowing users to send text, video and picture messages in addition to making phone calls to 911. 

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    Legislatures are offering online tools that make it easy to track bills and keep up with legislative proceedings. Internet users can sign up to receive e-mails when actions are reported on bills or when hearings will be held, and other tracking actions.

  • Security Breach Notification Laws

    A majority of states have enacted security breach laws, requiring disclosure to consumers when personal information is compromised, among other requirements.

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    Links to apps - developed by state legislatures - for mobile devices, such as iPhones, iPads, and Android. On the App Store and Google Play.

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