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IoT Update: FTC Settles with Smart Lock Manufacturer and Provides Guidance for IoT Companies

By Hannah Lepow and Jayne Ponder on Posted in Cybersecurity, Data, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
On April 6, 2020, Tapplock, Inc., a Canadian maker of internet-connected smart locks, entered into a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) to resolve allegations that the company deceived consumers by falsely claiming that it had implemented reasonable steps to secure user data and that its locks were “unbreakable.”  The FTC alleged that these … Continue Reading

AI and IoT Legislative Developments: Third Quarter 2019

By U.S. AI and IoT Legislative Tracking Team on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Vehicles, Congress, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
Federal policymakers continued to focus on artificial intelligence (“AI”) and the Internet of Things (“IoT”) in the third quarter of 2019, including by introducing substantive bills that would regulate the use of such technology and by supporting bills aimed at further study of how such technology may impact different sectors. In our third AI & … Continue Reading

AI/IoT Update: Connected and Automated Vehicles Webinar Series: EU Key Developments PART 1

By Siobhan L.M. Kahmann and Sam Jungyun Choi on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Vehicles, Cybersecurity, Data, General Data Protection Regulation, Internet of Things (IoT)
Earlier this month, Covington’s Brussels, Frankfurt and London offices hosted a webinar on EU regulatory developments impacting connected and automated vehicles (CAVs). The seminar attracted participants from across the globe, predominantly from tech and automotive industries. This post features an overview of the introduction, and sections on data access and competition, data protection and cybersecurity. … Continue Reading

AI and IoT Legislative Developments: First Quarter 2019

By U.S. AI and IoT Legislative Tracking Team on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Vehicles, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
Federal and state policymakers introduced a range of new measures on artificial intelligence (“AI”) and the Internet of Things (“IoT”) in the first quarter of 2019. In our initial AI & IoT Quarterly Legislative Update, we detail the notable legislative events from this quarter on AI, IoT, cybersecurity as it relates to AI and IoT, … Continue Reading

IoT Update: EU Commission Issues Recommendation on Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector

By Mark Young on Posted in Data, Emerging Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
The European Commission (“Commission”) has published a Recommendation on cybersecurity in the energy sector (“Recommendation”). The Recommendation builds on recent EU legislation in this area, including the NIS Directive and EU Cybersecurity Act (see our posts here and here). It sets out guidance to achieve a higher level of cybersecurity taking into account specific characteristics … Continue Reading

Senate Reintroduces IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act

By Micha Nandaraj Gallo on Posted in Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
On March 11, 2019, a bipartisan group of lawmakers including Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Cory Gardner introduced the Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019. The Act seeks “[t]o leverage Federal Government procurement power to encourage increased cybersecurity for Internet of Things devices.” In other words, this bill aims to shore up … Continue Reading

NIST Seeks Comment on Security for IoT Sensor Networks

By Inside Tech Media on Posted in Data, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) is seeking comments on its draft project on securing sensor networks for the Internet of Things (“IoT”). Organizations and individuals concerned with the security of IoT sensor networks are invited to comment on the draft through March 18, 2019. Sensor networks are integral parts of many modern … Continue Reading

Covington Internet of Things Update: FCC Looks to Bolster the Communications Supply Chain

By Thomas Parisi on Posted in Internet of Things (IoT), Telecommunications
Updated (5/3/2018) On April 17, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) broke new ground in the agency’s role in national security policy by voting unanimously to approve a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking captioned “Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs” (the “NPRM”).  The deadline for filing comments is June 1, … Continue Reading

AI Update: Industry Leaders Discuss the Future of Artificial Intelligence at Washington Post Transformers Series

By Calvin Cohen on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Privacy & Data Security
In its latest installment of the Transformers series, The Washington Post hosted key industry and thought leaders to discuss the current and future implications of artificial intelligence (“AI”). A number of themes emerged from the two-hour discussion. First, all panelists agreed that AI will be a useful tool to amplify and extend human skills, but … Continue Reading

Covington Internet of Things Update: U.S., U.K., and E.U. Regulators Turn Focus to IoT

By Sarah Wilson, Laura Kim, Jurgita Miseviciute and Benjamin Cavataro on Posted in Autonomous Vehicles, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
The “Internet of Things” (IoT)—the network of consumer devices connected to the Internet through digital connections and sensors—has dramatically grown over the past five years. A McKinsey analysis estimated that the potential annual economic impact of IoT in 2025 could be between $4 trillion and $11 trillion, with value accruing in manufacturing, urban spaces, human … Continue Reading

Covington Internet of Things Update: Promise and Peril — IoT and Your Insurance

By John Buchanan and Dustin Cho on Posted in Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security, Uncategorized
Two hundred billion IoT devices could be in use by 2020, according to one estimate cited in the World Economic Forum’s recent report, Mitigating Risk in the Innovation Economy.  This rapid integration of the digital world and the physical world presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses in a wide array of industries.  But it also creates … Continue Reading

Covington Internet of Things Update: Latest NIST Draft Report a Call to Action for Federal Agencies and Private Companies

By Priscilla Fasoro and Susan B. Cassidy on Posted in Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security, Uncategorized
Inflection Point for IoT In a relatively short amount of time, the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its applications— from smart cars to the myriad of interconnected sensors in the General Service Administration building reminiscent of HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey— has rapidly proliferated, providing significant opportunities and benefits. However, … Continue Reading

US Information Security and Privacy Board Expresses Concerns about Management of Cybersecurity in Wireless Medical Devices

By Inside Tech Media on Posted in Privacy & Data Security
The US Information Security and Privacy Board (ISPAB) voiced concerns over potential harms resulting from a lack of controlled management of cybersecurity in wireless medical devices in response to the FDA’s  draft guidance, “Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices.”  ISPAB operates under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in … Continue Reading

Survey: Foreign Companies Fear Data, IP Theft in China

By Inside Tech Media on Posted in Cloud Computing, Intellectual Property, Privacy & Data Security
On March 29, the American Chamber of Commerce in China (“AmCham China”) released its 15th annual Business Climate Survey.  This year, AmCham China polled 325 of its members, most of which are U.S. companies operating in China.  According to AmCham China’s Chairman, this year’s results reflect “expectations for growth” tempered with “a more conservative business … Continue Reading

President Obama Issues Cybersecurity Executive Order

By Inside Tech Media on Posted in Privacy & Data Security, Uncategorized
In his State of the Union message on Tuesday, President Obama announced that he had signed an Executive Order addressing the cybersecurity of  critical infrastructure.  President Obama emphasized that in the face of threats to corporate secrets, the power grid, and financial institutions, among others, “We cannot look back years from now and wonder why … Continue Reading

Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012 Signed Into Law

By Inside Tech Media on Posted in Intellectual Property
In an effort to stem the tide of intellectual property theft from U.S. companies, on January 14, 2013, President Obama signed H.R. 6029, the Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012. The Act increases the penalties for trade secret theft under the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 for crimes that the perpetrator knows … Continue Reading

FCC Provides Consumer Tips On Mobile Privacy And Security

By Libbie Canter on Posted in Privacy & Data Security, Spectrum & Mobile, Uncategorized
The Federal Communications Commission yesterday released a Smartphone Security Checker, a tool designed to help consumers secure their smartphones against mobile security threats.  The tool provides consumers with tips that are customized for four different mobile operating systems.  Many of tips focus on security-related topics.  For instance, the tool recommends that consumers set a password … Continue Reading
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