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Maddie represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters. Maddie’s interest in litigation was sparked through undergraduate and law school mock trial. She found the process of preparing for trial and advocating in front of a jury exhilarating. Trial reminded her of her days growing up as an athlete, running track and playing competitive soccer, where hard work, preparation, adaptability, and a competitive drive were key. She realized that these same qualities would make her a successful litigator.

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Keypoint: New York has amended its data breach notification law twice in the last 60 days to (1) add a 30-day deadline for notifying affected residents, (2) clarify that covered financial entities must still notify the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) in accordance with existing NYDFS cybersecurity regulations, and (3) expand the prior definition of “private information” to include medical and health insurance information.

In the last sixty days, the New York legislature twice amended its data breach notification law. In the below article, we discuss the amendments and takeaways for covered businesses.