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JENNIFER A. BECKAGE, ESQ., CIPP/US, CIPP/E HAS BEEN NAMED TO BEST LAWYERS® 2025 LIST **Attorney Advertisement: Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes** NEW YORK – August 19, 2024 – Jennifer A. Beckage, Esq., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, Founder and Managing Director of The Beckage Firm, has earned her place in the 31st edition of The Best … Continued
World’s First Commercial Spacewalk Written by: Juliana Cipolla **Attorney Advertisement** SpaceX’s privately funded Polaris Dawn mission made history with the world’s first commercial spacewalk and first private space flight, taking a major stride in commercializing space capabilities. The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission is the first time in history that a private mission attempted a spacewalk. … Continued
Breaking Down the EU AI Act Written by: Juliana Cipolla **Attorney Advertisement: Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes** The landmark European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (“EU AI Act” or the “Act”) formally went into effect on August 1, 2024. As the first comprehensive regulation on AI by a major global regulator, the EU AI … Continued
Texas Sues General Motors and OnStar Over Alleged Unlawful Data Collection Written by: Scott Michael Lupiani, Esq. Headline: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton: “Millions of American drivers wanted to buy a car, not a comprehensive surveillance system that unlawfully records information about every drive they take and sells their data to any company willing to … Continued
Legal Storm Ahead: Major Labels Sue AI Music Generators **Attorney Advertising** The music industry is at the brink of a monumental legal clash as leading record labels—Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group—represented by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) have launched lawsuits against AI music generation companies Suno AI and Udio … Continued
THE BECKAGE FIRM NAMED CYBER LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR BY THE CYBER INSURANCE AWARDS USA 2024 **Attorney Advertisement: Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes** NEW YORK, July 31, 2024 – The Beckage Firm, a woman- and veteran-owned data privacy and security law firm, has been named Cyber Law Firm of the Year by … Continued
AI v. the Courts – Where Are We Headed? **Attorney Advertisement** Written by: Neeharika Thuravil As generative AI continues to reshape the technological landscape, it’s becoming clearer that the legal challenges associated with this groundbreaking technology are just as transformative. Recent lawsuits underscore the interplay between technological innovation and intellectual property rights, resulting in significant … Continued
AT&T Data Breach: An Overview of the Impact and Response **Attorney Advertisement: Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes** AT&T recently disclosed a significant data breach affecting tens of millions of its customers, marking one of the largest such incidents in recent history. The telecom giant revealed that call and text message records were compromised, … Continued
The Landscape of Deepfake AI Legislation **Attorney Advertising** BACKGROUND In 2012, advances in deep learning and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) allowed machines to better categorize images.1 The public gained access to these technological innovations in 2017.2 These techniques experienced a significant improvement in 2022 with Diffusion models and the release of applications, such as Stable … Continued
The Effect of New AI Technologies on the TCPA **Attorney Advertising** BACKGROUND In 1991, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was passed to maintain “normal, expected or desired communications between businesses and their customers.”1 The primary functions that the TCPA regulates are (1) the use of artificial or prerecorded voice and (2) the use of … Continued
Navigating the Complexities of AI Regulation in the EU: Meta’s Recent Setback **Attorney Advertising** Meta’s AI Expansion Plans Halted by EU Privacy Concerns Meta Platforms Inc. recently announced a temporary halt to its plans for expanding artificial intelligence (AI) services in Europe. This decision came after the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) expressed concerns about … Continued
FTC Takes Action Against Adobe for Deceptive Subscription Practices **Attorney Advertising** The FTC has filed a complaint against 2 top executives at Adobe for misleading consumers about early termination fees and complicating subscription cancellations. Key Allegations: Hidden Fees: Adobe’s “annual paid monthly” plan obscured the hefty early termination fee. Complex Cancellations: Consumers faced numerous hurdles … Continued
Introducing the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA): A New Era for Consumer Privacy? **Attorney Advertising** In April 2024, Senate Commerce Committee Chair, Maria Cantwell, and House Energy & Commerce Committee Chair, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, released the draft of the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA). This comprehensive federal consumer privacy framework builds on previous efforts, notably … Continued
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗶-𝗙𝗶 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 Written By: Danny Blakesley **Attorney Advertising** Today, Wi-Fi networks are ubiquitous, and our increasing reliance on connected devices makes a stable connection essential. However, using unfamiliar or public Wi-Fi poses reliability and security risks. It’s crucial to ensure your Wi-Fi connections are secure and trustworthy. Risks of Public and/or … Continued
Updated Security Advisory: Scattered Spider Focuses on Cloud Apps Written By: Kevin Johnson **Attorney Advertisement: Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes** The shift of Scattered Spider to cloud-based attacks underscores an evolving cyber threat landscape to bypass and take advantage of cloud security measures, such as MFA, EDR, VPNs, and secure configurations. Here are … Continued
GPT 4o: Revolutionizing AI with Privacy and Cybersecurity at the Forefront Written by: Neeharika Thuravil **Attorney Advertisement** OpenAI’s reported capabilities of the new GPT 4o suggest a platform that could be revolutionary in the potential for a massive amount of use cases. This new model’s increased usability comes from the speed of response to prompts … Continued
Team Spotlight: Lee Merreot, Esq., CIPP/US, CIPP/E In Lee Merreot’s role with The Beckage Firm, she advises clients on issues surrounding state and global privacy and security compliance, including responding to data subject requests, reporting requirements, and the applicability of various laws to specific organizations. She also drafts and revises many data privacy and security … Continued
Written by: Rob Noble Despite increased awareness, ransomware threats show no signs of abating, it is crucial for organizations to be vigilant and proactive. Make sure that you are prepared for a ransomware attack by: • Review backups and security controls • Develop a response plan • Train your team • Know your legal obligations … Continued
Written by: Danny Blakesley On April 25, 2024, the FBI issued Alert Number I-042524-PSA, cautioning Americans against using cryptocurrency money services that are not registered as Money Services Businesses (MSB) in compliance with United States federal law. This alert is a reminder of the importance of due diligence in the crypto space to prevent falling … Continued
Important Security Alert!CVE-2024-3661 TunnelVision Written by: Scott Morris, SVP|Technology & Security We have been asking people for years “Please do not use public WIFI”. We are always question why not? More importantly people always assume VPN mitigates the risk of using public WIFI. This vulnerability (CVE-2024-3661) named TunnelVision is a bullseye example why you need … Continued
Written by: Christine Bacon, Esq. In today’s business landscape, virtual meetings have become ubiquitous. Numerous AI services will record conversations, take meeting notes, and provide transcripts. This technology makes it easier than ever to record sensitive conversations without a participant’s knowledge or consent, raising issues for litigation counsel. For example, an attorney colleague of mine … Continued
At The Beckage Firm we value strength, loyalty, and the power of a team. We want to formally welcome some of our newest hires: Timothy J. McPoland CPA, ABV, CFE, CVA, Neeharika Thuravil, and Lee Merreot CIPP/US, CIPP/E. We’re excited to have you all on board, and we can’t wait to see the valuable contributions … Continued
By Danny Blakesley Day 1 of 25 Days of Cyber Security: Understanding Our Digital Landscape Welcome to the first day of our “25 Days of Cybersecurity” series! In today’s interconnected world, where digital interactions and transactions have become a cornerstone of our daily lives, the significance of cyber security has never been more pronounced. As … Continued
In his dual role as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and SVP of Cyber Risk at The Beckage Firm, Kevin encompasses a broad range of responsibilities. His responsibilities include updating and refining cybersecurity policies and practices and training staff to ensure the team is up to date with data protection technologies, standards, and best practices. … Continued