Viewpoint: Biometric Information Privacy Statutes Could Be a Minefield for Insurers By Brett A. Scher and Jean Y. Liu | February 19, 2021
In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in private entity use of biometric-dependent technology to assist with employee timekeeping, financial transactions and security.
In turn, privacy concerns regarding biometric information have intensified, prompting legislators to enact statutory protections directed at entities that collect, store and disseminate biometric identifiers, such as fingerprints and facial geometry.
New York lawmakers have joined this trend, most recently proposing New York Assembly Bill 27 (AB27) to regulate the collection and use of biometric information. In light of this developing area of law, many private entities have been caught by surprise, only learning about these protective statutes after they have been served with a lawsuit.
When the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, a world of uncertainty unfolded for those doing business in the UK and the EU. The referendum was passed in July 2016. Including subsequent delays, the separation was completed after four years in January 2020, with a transition period ending December 2020. Even with the deadlines past, there are still pockets of uncertainty stemming from the separation. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How has Brexit affected the security industry?
The transition to remote working has been a revelation for many traditional office staff, yet concerns over data security risks are rising. Mark Harper of HSM explains why businesses and their remote workers must remain vigilant when it comes to physical document security in homes.
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Safe, Thrilling, Outdoor Fun for the Whole Family at Six Flags Parks in 2021
February 19, 2021 GMT
ARLINGTON, Texas (BUSINESS WIRE) Feb 19, 2021
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, is preparing to open all of its theme parks and waterparks and welcome guests back for the 2021 season. The company is celebrating its 60 th anniversary season with safety at the forefront and an impressive list of record-breaking roller coasters, thrilling rides and water attractions, innovative special events, and tasty, new culinary offerings.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation named
Richard Pretlow as park president of the company’s Maryland-based Six Flags America theme park and Hurricane Harbor waterpark.
Pretlow succeeds Rick Howarth who was promoted to a new role of vice president of procurement after more than 10 years at the helm of Six Flags America. Pretlow most recently served as director of in-park services at Six Flags Great Escape Resort, in Lake George, New York.
Pretlow began his theme park career in 2009, at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, in culinary operations, where he found his passion for the theme park industry. After graduating from Hampton University in 2010, he relocated to Langhorne, Pa. as culinary operations manager at Busch Gardens’ sister park, Sesame Place, before departing to become the revenue manager for the Crayola Experience, based in Easton, Pennsylvania.
On January 6, 2021, a bipartisan group of New York State lawmakers introduced Assembly Bill 27, the latest version of proposed privacy legislation that would allow consumers to sue.