December 28, 2020
What is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is defined as the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access. Elements of basic cybersecurity definition include: Application Security (AppSec) Information Security (InfoSec) Network Security & more. What is cyber security in simple...
South Carolina Data Breach Laws
December 28, 2017
South Carolina Data Breach Laws: When You Can Be Fined South Carolina's Financial Identity Fraud and Identity Theft Protection Act requires businesses to notify their customers about a data breach and inform consumer reporting agencies when the breach affects more than 1,000 SC residents. Businesses can be fined $1,000 per consumer affected...
North Carolina Data Breach Laws: Reporting Requirements
December 28, 2017
North Carolina businesses that suffer a data breach must notify affected NC residents by mail, phone, or email as soon as possible. If the security breach affects more than 500,000 people, or the cost of notification exceeds $250,000, other means of notification can be used (e.g., public service announcements). If a breach impacts...
