Data Privacy Primer: Why Your Business Could Need a WISP (short for a “Written Information Security Program”)
SONA LEGAL APC -Internet Law - San Diego Business Law Firm
by David McCuaig
2y ago
What is a WISP and why does your business need one? A WISP, or Written Information Security Program, is a document that outlines the specific safeguards and policies that an entity has in place to ensure the privacy of its customers with whatever personal information it stores or interacts with. Sometimes, it is required by law. Having a WISP demonstrates to regulators as well as to existing and potential customers that your business has reasonable security measures in place.  The point of this is not to just tell you why you need a WISP. An increasing number of state laws mandate a WISP ..read more
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The Importance of Online Terms of Use – Clickwrap and Browsewrap
SONA LEGAL APC -Internet Law - San Diego Business Law Firm
by David McCuaig
2y ago
Terms of Use on Websites Website operators function in a risky legal environment for liability. All web operators, especially for commercial websites, have a constant influx of users either purchasing products or merely visiting their webpages. All these web operators have duties to the rights of their users. Those duties can include adhering to online privacy laws, consumer laws, or general duties of contract. In order to protect themselves, operators have attorneys draft “terms of use” to govern access and use of their websites. These terms can include: disclaimers, limitations on liability ..read more
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How California’s Online Privacy Law Affects your Business
SONA LEGAL APC -Internet Law - San Diego Business Law Firm
by David McCuaig
2y ago
No business owner enjoys opening the mail and finding a letter from the Attorney General notifying them they are in violation of the law – and threatening civil penalties. However, in 2012, this is what hundreds of mobile app operators received from the California Attorney General’s Office. It’s understandable that the operators would be surprised. Business in the digital age is a minefield of state and federal online laws. In this case, those operators were accused of violating the California Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003 (“CalOPPA”). (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22575-22579). CalOPP ..read more
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Data Privacy Primer: Why Your Business Could Need a WISP (short for a “Written Information Security Program”)
SONA LEGAL APC -Internet Law - San Diego Business Law Firm
by David McCuaig
2y ago
What is a WISP and why does your business need one? A WISP, or Written Information Security Program, is a document that outlines the specific safeguards and policies that an entity has in place to ensure the privacy of its customers with whatever personal information it stores or interacts with. Sometimes, it is required by law. Having a WISP demonstrates to regulators as well as to existing and potential customers that your business has reasonable security measures in place.  The point of this is not to just tell you why you need a WISP. An increasing number of state laws mandate a WISP ..read more
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Designing and Launching Your Website – Here is What Needs to Be in Your Contract.
SONA LEGAL APC -Internet Law - San Diego Business Law Firm
by David McCuaig
2y ago
One of the most important parts of any business in 2019 is your website. Even if you do not directly sell products or services through your website, your clients or customers will likely take a look at it before deciding whether or not they want to go with your company. Whether it is a state of the art e-commerce site with integrated applications and media or a simple statement about your company, you will encounter legal issues that need to be addressed through contracts. This blog post will consider the legal issues that arise when setting up and operating your website, including the specifi ..read more
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The Importance of Online Terms of Use – Clickwrap and Browsewrap
SONA LEGAL APC -Internet Law - San Diego Business Law Firm
by David McCuaig
2y ago
Terms of Use on Websites Website operators function in a risky legal environment for liability. All web operators, especially for commercial websites, have a constant influx of users either purchasing products or merely visiting their webpages. All these web operators have duties to the rights of their users. Those duties can include adhering to online privacy laws, consumer laws, or general duties of contract. In order to protect themselves, operators have attorneys draft “terms of use” to govern access and use of their websites. These terms can include: disclaimers, limitations on liability ..read more
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How California’s Online Privacy Law Affects your Business
SONA LEGAL APC -Internet Law - San Diego Business Law Firm
by David McCuaig
2y ago
No business owner enjoys opening the mail and finding a letter from the Attorney General notifying them they are in violation of the law – and threatening civil penalties. However, in 2012, this is what hundreds of mobile app operators received from the California Attorney General’s Office. It’s understandable that the operators would be surprised. Business in the digital age is a minefield of state and federal online laws. In this case, those operators were accused of violating the California Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003 (“CalOPPA”). (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22575-22579). CalOPP ..read more
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MCCUAIG LAW FIRM IS NOW SONA LEGAL APC
SONA LEGAL APC -Internet Law - San Diego Business Law Firm
by David McCuaig
2y ago
“Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.” Loosely translated from an old Irish saying, fannann fear sona le sean, this is a motto both our firm and our clients live by: the opportunity to capitalize on preparation. In concert with our Irish heritage, the McCuaig Law Firm is now SONA LEGAL APC. “Sona” is the Irish word for “good fortune” which we at SONA LEGAL APC strive to bring to all our clients. We are leaders in innovative and cost-effective legal services. As we continue to expand we will not lose focus on our core mission: treat our clients like family while preparing them for the g ..read more
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Data Privacy Primer: Why Your Business Could Need a WISP (short for a “Written Information Security Program”)
SONA LEGAL APC -Internet Law - San Diego Business Law Firm
by David McCuaig
3y ago
What is a WISP and why does your business need one? A WISP, or Written Information Security Program, is a document that outlines the specific safeguards and policies that an entity has in place to ensure the privacy of its customers with whatever personal information it stores or interacts with. Sometimes, it is required by law. Having a WISP demonstrates to regulators as well as to existing and potential customers that your business has reasonable security measures in place.  The point of this is not to just tell you why you need a WISP. An increasing number of state laws mandate a WISP ..read more
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Designing and Launching Your Website – Here is What Needs to Be in Your Contract.
SONA LEGAL APC -Internet Law - San Diego Business Law Firm
by David McCuaig
3y ago
One of the most important parts of any business in 2019 is your website. Even if you do not directly sell products or services through your website, your clients or customers will likely take a look at it before deciding whether or not they want to go with your company. Whether it is a state of the art e-commerce site with integrated applications and media or a simple statement about your company, you will encounter legal issues that need to be addressed through contracts. This blog post will consider the legal issues that arise when setting up and operating your website, including the specifi ..read more
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