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Regulatory—Policy, Best Practices, and Standards
NIST Releases Internal Report Regarding IoT Cybersecurity
In September, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) released a draft internal report called “Considerations for Managing Internet of Things (“IoT”) Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks.” The report addresses differences in managing cybersecurity and privacy risks for conventional information technology versus the IoT.
Regulatory—Consumer and Retail
Children’s Consumer Protection Watchdog Asks FTC to Investigate Manipulative Preschool Apps
On October 30, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (“CCFC”) asked the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) to investigate the market for preschool apps. The CCFC cited a new University of Michigan study that found “a number of troubling advertising practices, including apps that force kids to watch ads or make in-app purchases in order to advance in the game,” as well as advertisements disguised as gameplay, and cartoon characters urging children to make purchases.
Retailer Announces Breach of Employee Data
On November 5, a retailer notified employees that some of their personal data may…
