Cybersecurity regulations continue to evolve as organizations collect and store more sensitive information than ever before. For businesses that handle personal data belonging to New York residents, the New York SHIELD Act introduces expanded responsibilities designed to strengthen how that information is protected. Even organizations located outside of New York may fall under the law if they store or process private information connected to New York residents. Understanding what the SHIELD Act requires is an important step toward reducing risk, avoiding penalties, and building stronger data protection practices.

The SHIELD Act, which stands for Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security, was created to expand New York’s data breach notification laws and require businesses to implement “reasonable safeguards” to protect personal information. These safeguards are intended to reduce the likelihood of data breaches and ensure organizations are taking meaningful steps to secure the information entrusted to them. In this webinar, MVP Network Consulting walks through what the SHIELD Act is, why it was enacted, which businesses are affected, and what types of data fall under the law’s definition of private information.

During the session, viewers will also learn how the law relates to existing regulations such as HIPAA, what constitutes reasonable data security measures, and what steps organizations can take to strengthen their defenses. The goal is to help business leaders better understand the risks associated with managing sensitive data and the practical actions they can take to improve security readiness.

The SHIELD Act, which stands for Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security, expands New York’s data breach notification laws and introduces requirements for reasonable data security safeguards. The goal is simple: ensure that businesses handling personal information take appropriate measures to protect that data from unauthorized access, breaches, or misuse.