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State vs. Federal Jurisdiction in Regulating Cybersecurity Threats

Quick fact

There is no single, comprehensive federal cybersecurity law in the U.S. Instead, cybersecurity regulation is a patchwork: the federal government enforces certain standards, while each of the 50 states has its own data breach notification and privacy laws, creating significant compliance challenges for businesses.

Why this is interesting

Think of a cyberattack on a company like Target—it can affect customers from all 50 states. So who gets to investigate and punish? The answer is not as simple as you might think.