November 1 2016

Contracts: A Focus on Security and Related Clauses

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Date: 11/09/2016 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: Ossian Law P.C., 701 Woodward Heights, Suite 117, Ferndale MI 48820

In case you missed it at SecureWorld, here’s your chance to catch it. Security and privacy are major considerations when entering into technology agreements. Managing risks is key. IT Attorney Kathy Ossian will discuss security and related clauses in common technology agreements from both the tech provider and user perspectives. Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres. Complimentary admission. Space is limited so register here today!

Questions? Contact Kathy Ossian at (313) 575-7234 or at kathy@ossianlaw.com

October 3 2016

Ossian Law Updates on Data Breach Costs

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Kaspersky Labs has issued its annual report on “Measuring the Financial Impact of IT Security on Businesses” after surveying more than 4,000 business representatives from 25 different countries. Some key findings of the report:

The cost of a single security incident for small to medium businesses averages over $86,000 and for large businesses over $860.000
In the past twelve months, thirty-eight percent of the businesses surveyed had experienced a virus or malware incident causing lost productivity
Thirty-six percent of responding businesses had experienced inappropriate use of IT resources by employees in the past year
The bulk of the cost for responding to a security incident comes in the form of additional internal staff wages, followed by lost business (for small to medium businesses) and damage to credit rating or increased insurance premiums (for large businesses)
The longer the business takes to react and respond to a security incident, the greater the financial impact will be.

See an executive summary and obtain a copy of the report here. Contact us at Ossian Law regarding any information technology law question.

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September 6 2016

Millions of Blocked Text Messages or “Spamageddon”?

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Ossian Law In recent years, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been considering what direction to take regarding mobile messaging. In August, the FCC held hearings where mobile companies and industry associations offered comments on the proposed regulations of mobile messaging. By way of example, comments filed by mobile messaging leader Twilio claim that, under the current environment of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), tens of millions of text messages have been blocked by carriers. Twilio has urged the FCC to ease this negative impact by relaxing federal regulations.

On the flip side, the Wireless Association has taken the position that easing regulations could lead to a virtual “Spamageddon” of consumers receiving unwanted text messages. Stay tuned for the direction the FCC ultimately decides to take.

Access an earlier Twilio filing with the FCC discussing text message blocking here. Contact us at Ossian Law regarding any information technology law question.

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