Marriott’s $52M Data Breach Settlement: Lessons for Hotel Managers

The Breach That Shook the Hotel Industry Picture this: You’re running a smooth operation, guests are happy, and suddenly, you’re hit with the news that millions of your customers’ personal data has been compromised. This nightmare scenario became a reality for Marriott International in 2018 when they discovered a massive data breach affecting up to …

Attorney General of Michigan Calls for New Data Breach Notification Law

In response to growing concerns about data privacy and security, Michigan has been actively considering enhancements to its data breach notification laws to better protect consumers. A significant legislative proposal, often referred to as the Michigan Personal Data Privacy Act (MPDPA), was first introduced in 2022. This proposed bill aims to impose stringent controls on …