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Data Breach Notification Laws Highlight the Need for Spyware Detection Capability

Overview Much has been written about the pressing need for today's businesses to comply with the corporate governance provisions that are outlined in laws like HIPAA, SOX, and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. Unfortunately, data breach notification laws have received far less attention, even though noncompliance with such laws can create dire financial consequences for your business. Download this informative white paper from Webroot Software to learn more about the growing body of data breach notification laws that are being passed in state legislatures throughout the U.S., the consequences of their reporting requirements, and how a dedicated anti-spyware solution can help you avoid reportable breaches all together.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Webroot Software	File Format	PDF
Date Published	March 2009	Downloads	5
Format	White Papers
Topics	Best Practices, Network Security, Security Standards, Spyware, Cyber Security, Security Management, Spam - E-mail Fraud - Phishing

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