By 2023, Google will eliminate cookies and institute Topics, which supports interest-based advertising. A person’s browser will determine a handful of broad topics based on their browsing history. With increased concerns about privacy, many companies have been forced to make changes to how they use data.
In 2020, the FBI reported over a million cybercrime complaints, mostly from identity theft. The time period reported in these statistics corresponds to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This should be a warning to businesses and individuals who have not taken steps to protect their sensitive information from hacking, phishing, or malware.
Estate plans should address the management and distribution of digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, electronic communications, financial accounts, and documents stored in the cloud. How can you protect digital assets upon your death or if you become incapacitated?
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) affects more than Californians and has wide implications for many businesses.