PA Supreme Court Rules Defendant Need Not Decrypt Drive

One of the perennial issues facing courts is the extent to which the government can compel an individual to decrypt the contents of a file, a computer or a server. Jumping into the fray, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, on Nov. 20, considered the case … Continue reading PA Supreme Court Rules Defendant Need Not Decrypt Drive

Are Companies Obligated to Protect Employee Data? Court Says Yes

On Nov. 21, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in a class action lawsuit filed against the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center by some of its employees following a data breach that exposed their personal and financial records. The court found th… Continue reading Are Companies Obligated to Protect Employee Data? Court Says Yes