Episode #0029 – AT&T’s $13 Million Settlement, 23andMe’s Data Breach, and Interview with Cybersecurity Attorney Thomas Ritter (Livestream from 09/25/2024)
In this episode, we explore the recent changes coming to X (formerly Twitter), where blocked users will still be able to view your posts but won’t be able to interact. We also discuss the $30 million settlement from 23andMe’s massive data breach and AT&T’s $13 million FCC fine over their failure to destroy sensitive data. Special guest Thomas Ritter of Ritter Gallagher joins us to share his expert legal insights on these high-profile cases and what companies should be doing to protect themselves.
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This episode goes/went live on 10/01/2024 (exact time of episode availability will vary per platform – Spotify is always live first)
Contributors
- Brent
- Matt
- Jordyn
Audio Design
- Brent
Interview Segment:
Guest: Thomas Ritter of Ritter Gallagher
Introduction: Matt met Thomas through the Nashville Technology Council.
Background: Thomas shares his journey, his legal expertise, and how his firm helps clients navigate complex data breach and cybersecurity issues.
Why retain Ritter Gallagher’s services? Thomas discusses the unique challenges that companies face in today’s data-driven world and how his firm offers tailored legal solutions to protect businesses and consumers.
Sources
- “X is Nerfing the Block Button: Blocked Users Will Be Able to See Your Posts” (Engadget) – https://www.engadget.com/x-is-nerfing-the-block-button-2024
- “23andMe to Pay $30 Million in Genetics Data Breach Settlement” (BleepingComputer) – https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/23andme-to-pay-30-million-in-genetics-data-breach-settlement
- “AT&T Pays $13 Million FCC Settlement Over 2023 Data Breach” (BleepingComputer) – https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/att-pays-13-million-fcc-settlement-over-2023-data-breach
- Ritter Gallagher – Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law – https://www.rittergallagher.com/
Tags
#DataBreach, #XBlockButton, #23andMe, #ATTBreach, #CyberSecurity, #LegalInsights, #PodcastEpisode, #IndustryUpdates, #RitterGallagher