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Updates to New York’s Data Breach Notification Law Explained

In December 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills amending the state’s current data breach notification law. Senate Bill S2659B and...

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NYDFS Releases Guidance on Combating AI Cybersecurity Risks

In 2017, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Service Companies (23 NYCRR 500) was...

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Lawsuit for Employment Discrimination Allegations Moves Forward

A proposed class-action lawsuit filed against Whole Foods Market Group, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., and Cornucopia Logistics, LLC (“Defendants”) is one...

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New Guidance on Cannabis Drug Tests in New York State

Legal recreational marijuana use continues to shake up drug testing policies in the workplace. The state of New York recently joined the growing list...

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New York City Restricts Use of Candidate Credit History

Do your background reports contain credit information about your candidates? Some states, and cities, restrict the use of certain credit information...

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Anti-discrimination Suit Raised Against New York Insurance Company

If you’re an employer that uses background reports, compliance is a priority issue. Federal, state, and local consumer reporting laws are not the...

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