Information Security Law: Control of Digital Assets
Information Security Law: Control of Digital Assets analyzes the laws and technologies that facilitate control of digital assets in networked environments. This provides organizations with the tools and tactics necessary to secure data from unauthorized access, use and destruction. Understanding the legal implications of these measures is essential when implementing effective internal controls, protecting user privacy, preventing computer crimes, leveraging intellectual property, and avoiding regulatory scrutiny.
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CHAPTER 1: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Chapter One provides a working knowledge of the technologies and methods used to generate, store, transmit, protect, and compromise data. Various laws are cross-referenced to demonstrate the legal issues that typically arise when securing networked computer systems.
CHAPTER 2: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Chapter Two discusses the laws and regulations that govern the integrity of corporate data. Compliance with these laws is necessary to assess and certify the effectiveness of internal controls that ensure the accuracy of data used to generate financial reports and prevent unauthorized asset use.
Chapter 3: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Chapter Three addresses contractual methods used to secure data on networked computer systems. These processes enable attorneys to address laws relating to corporate governance, privacy, electronic surveillance, and intellectual property, and facilitate swift resolution of security incidents.
CHAPTER 4: CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY
Chapter Four analyzes the laws and regulations that protect the privacy of consumers’ personally identifiable information. Organizations that collect, use, or disseminate consumer data must comply with these laws by developing policies and procedures that address the privacy and security of such personal information.
CHAPTER 5: FINANCIAL DATA PRIVACY
Chapter Five examines the laws and regulations that require financial institutions to secure their systems and restrict the collection, use, and dissemination of financial data. Organizations must comply with these laws by developing policies and procedures that address the privacy and security of such data.
CHAPTER 6: CREDIT DATA PRIVACY
Chapter Six discusses the laws and regulations that protect data relating to consumer credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation. Organizations that use or generate such credit data must comply with these laws by developing policies and procedures that protect consumer privacy and prevent crimes such as identity theft.
Chapter 7: HEALTH DATA PRIVACY
Chapter Seven addresses the laws and regulations that restrict the use of individually identifiable health information and impose security requirements on systems that store such data. Organizations that collect, store, or disseminate health data must implement policies and procedures that comply with these laws to protect consumer privacy.
Chapter 8: GOVERNMENT DATA PRIVACY
Chapter Eight analyzes the laws and regulations that control data stored on government networks, enhance access to government information, and promote national security. Government agencies must comply with these laws by implementing internal controls and information security programs that protect federal computer networks.
CHAPTER 9: COMPUTER CRIME
Chapter Nine discusses the laws that protect networks from unauthorized access and damage. These laws provide computer crime victims with legal redress, guide information security programs, and aid in responding to security incidents.
CHAPTER 10: ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE
Chapter Ten focuses on the laws that regulate the unauthorized interception of electronic communications. These laws must be followed to prevent liability when executing information security policies, monitoring computer systems, and complying with disclosure requests.
CHAPTER 11: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Chapter Eleven addresses the laws that protect intangible assets from unauthorized access, use, and distribution. Organizations use these laws to protect the creative aspects of data, secure confidential information, restrict third parties from using business methods and software, and identify goods and services offered in cyberspace.
CHAPTER 12: REGULATION
Chapter Twelve discusses the governmental and industrial bodies that regulate cyberspace by instituting and enforcing laws and protocols. These organizations stand at the forefront of information security policy and legislation and provide valuable resources for analyzing new legal theories affecting networked computer systems.
Summary Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1.01 Networks
1.02 Data
1.03 Network Attacks
1.04 Network Security
CHAPTER 2: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
2.01 Regulation and Enforcement
2.02 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
2.03 Auditor Independence
2.04 Corporate Responsibility
2.05 Enhanced Financial Disclosures
CHAPTER 3: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
3.01 Information Security Policies
3.02 Privacy Policies
3.03 Employment Policies
3.04 Authorized Use Policies
3.05 Monitoring Policies
3.06 Data Management Policies
CHAPTER 4: CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY
4.01 Federal Trade Commission Act
4.02 Fair Information Practice Principles
4.03 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
CHAPTER 5: FINANCIAL DATA PRIVACY
5.01 Financial Institutions
5.02 Disclosure of Personal Information
5.03 Financial Institution Privacy Policies
5.04 Financial Institution Regulation
5.05 Gramm-Leach-Bliley Privacy Rules
5.06 Safeguards Rules
5.07 Pretexting
Chapter 6: CREDIT DATA PRIVACY
6.01 Fair Credit Reporting Act
6.02 Consumer Reports
6.03 Disclosures to Consumers
6.04 Accuracy Disputes
6.05 Adverse Actions
6.06 Furnishing Information to Reporting Agencies
6.07 FCRA Civil Liability
6.08 Administrative Enforcement
Chapter 7: HEALTH DATA PRIVACE
7.01 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
7.02 Health Data Standards
7.03 Health Information Privacy Standards
7.04 HIPAA Information Use and Disclosure
7.05 HIPAA Compliance & Liability
CHAPTER 8: GOVERNMENT DATA PRIVACY
8.01 E-Government Act
8.02 Electronic Government Office
8.03 Federal Agency E-Government Compliance
8.04 E-Government Electronic Signatures
8.05 Federal Information Portals
8.06 E-Government Privacy
8.07 Federal Information Security Management Act
8.08 E-Government Information Technology Management
CHAPTER 9: COMPUTER CRIME
9.01 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
9.02 USA Patriot Act
9.03 State and Common Laws
9.04 Draft Convention on Cybercrime
9.05 Identity Theft
CHAPTER 10: ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE
10.01 The Fourth Amendment
10.02 The Wiretap Act
10.03 The Stored Communications Act
10.04 The Pen Register and Trap and Trace Devices Act
10.05 The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act
CHAPTER 11: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
11.01 Copyright
11.02 Trade Secret
11.03 Patent
11.04 Trademark
CHAPTER 12: REGULATION
12.01 United States Government
12.02 Business Groups
12.03 International Groups