In this episode of French Insider, Sheppard Mullin partners Jonathan Meyer, Liisa Thomas and Carolyn Metnick join host and French Desk Co-Chair, Valérie Demont, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and privacy under a new Trump administration.
What We Discussed in This Episode:
- What is CISA and what is its role in cybersecurity?
- What can we expect from the Trump administration regarding cybersecurity?
- Could we see less regulation but greater enforcement?
- Might there be more stringent regulation with respect to cyber attacks and private ransomware?
- Where does the United States currently stand in terms of privacy law?
- What is the current status of state and federal privacy laws in relation to the healthcare industry?
- In terms of privacy, where could enforcement be headed under the incoming administration?
- How do the various state attorneys general and federal agencies coordinate on enforcement?
- What enforcement trends should businesses be aware of, and what do they need to focus on?
- What specific enforcement trends are we seeing in the healthcare space?
- Generally speaking, what types of penalties could result from enforcement actions?
- Could a company’s officers and directors face personal liability, either criminal or civil?
- How might class action litigation originate from a cybersecurity or privacy incident?
- What should businesses prioritize in terms of cybersecurity and privacy compliance?
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