Hacked Firms Face ‘Frankenstein’ of State-Based Cyber Notification Laws
Last summer, Katherine “Kitty” Green received some disturbing news about the computer network at Florida Gulf Coast University, where she oversees a foundation for private donors. An outside data provider warned it had detected that hackers sneaked into the university’s systems and might have made off with sensitive personal information of its benefactors.
Six months later, FGCU sent out notices to 5,498 financial supporters, offering free credit-monitoring and a hot line to call for more information. One reason it took so long is that, after consulting with technical and legal experts, the university concluded that under local laws, it would have to file different notifications in 16 different states.
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He made the announcement to students Wednesday afternoon in a video, making it clear that the commencement plans are still contingent on the impact of the COVID-19 virus locally.
“But assuming we can stay where we are today, commencement will be pulled off in that fashion,” Martin said.
Since the fall, the university has offered a mix of in-person and virtual learning models, with those who visit the Fort Myers campus for work, class or activities expected to wear face masks, practice proper hygiene and maintain safe physical distances form others.
When the 2020 springtime shutdown led college campus to pivot to distance learning, graduation plans were cancelled and reworked with safety in mind. Virtual ceremonies, a norm for the Class of 2020 nationwide, were employed, with summertime and fall FGCU graduates having similar events.
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