Tag Archives: Florida Data Breach Law
Uber Agrees to Pay Florida $8.2 Million to Settle Large Data Breach Lawsuit
According to reporting from the Miami Herald, the State of Florida will receive $8.2 million as part of the nearly $150 million settlement that Uber reached with the 50 U.S. states. Uber is making these payments to settle a data breach claim that the individual states brought collectively against the ridesharing giant. The data… Read More »
Several West Palm Beach Restaurants Affected By Data Breach
WPTV.com recently reported that dozens of West Palm Beach restaurants, all owned by the Landry’s corporation, were the victims of a serious cyberattack. Sensitive personal identifying information, including customer credit card information, was compromised in the data breach. This case reiterates the importance of Florida businesses remaining vigilant when it comes to data security…. Read More »
Understanding Florida’s New Data Breach Law
As more and more commerce starts to move online, companies are continuing to store ever greater amounts of customer and employee information in digital form. While this setup is often more convenient for everyone involved, it also creates a new potential liability for businesses who store this sort of information: data breaches. The possibility… Read More »
