As we approach the end of the year, here are the Top 10 Webcasts on the Debevoise Data Blog in 2022 by page views. If you are not already a Blog subscriber, click here to sign up.
1. NYDFS New Draft Amendments to Part 500 Cybersecurity Rules
November 18, 2022
In this webinar, we examined the new draft amendments to the Part 500 Cybersecurity Rules (“Draft Amendments”) proposed by the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) and the implications they may have for insurance companies and other NYDFS-regulated entities. Topics included: (1) new governance, technology and notification-related obligations proposed under the Draft Amendments, including more onerous obligations for large covered entities; (2) opportunities for participation during the comment period and likely pushback from covered entities; and (3) practical steps covered entities can take to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks. Our previous webinar covered the initial draft amendments to Part 500 that NYDFS published in July 2022.
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2. Insurance Webcast Series: Artificial Intelligence and Discrimination in the Insurance Industry, Part IV: Colorado Previews New Regulatory Approaches to AI Governance
December 9, 2022
This webinar featured Part IV of our discussion on the recent regulatory focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and discrimination in the insurance industry. Topics included: (1) key takeaways from the Colorado Insurance Division’s September stakeholder meeting on SB 21-169, including forthcoming regulations concerning AI governance and testing; (2) the likely requirements under SB 21-169 for data governance, risk management and reporting; and (3) regulatory developments from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and state authorities.
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3. Special Discussion with CT Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais on AI and Big Data
August 19, 2022
This webinar featured a discussion about artificial intelligence and discrimination in the insurance industry, featuring Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais. Topics included: (1) risks around AI and proxy discrimination; and (2) Connecticut Notice on big data and discrimination.
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4. What the Recent California Bulletin Means for AI and Big Data Regulation
July 15, 2022
In this webinar, we focused on the implications of the recent California Insurance Department Bulletin on Allegations of Racial Bias and Unfair Discrimination in Marketing, Rating, Underwriting, and Claims Practices by the Insurance Industry. Some of these implications include: (1) the scope of the Bulletin beyond AI, to cover models that use Big Data for marketing, underwriting, claims processing and fraud investigations; (2) which data inputs may be scrutinized as potential proxies for protected classes; (3) transparency and explainability expectations; and (4) practical steps companies can take to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks when using AI and Big Data.
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5. Episode 17: AI Oversight Obligations for Directors
May 24, 2022
In this webinar, we discussed AI oversight considerations and best practices for corporate boards. This webinar addressed: (1) the increased board focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, including the ESG risks potentially posed by AI technologies; (2) the growing importance of AI and algorithmic decision-making to core business functions and how this creates enterprise risks to which boards need to pay attention; (3) emerging regulatory expectations and Caremark considerations concerning board-level oversight of AI; and (4) key considerations for directors on establishing effective AI oversight, including with respect to board committees, senior management responsibility, board briefings on AI, compliance structures and AI incidents, among other things.
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6. Part III: Artificial Intelligence and Discrimination in the Insurance Industry
May 20, 2022
This webinar focused on Part III of our discussion on the recent regulatory focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and discrimination in the insurance industry. Topics included: (1) regulatory developments since Part II of our discussion on Artificial Intelligence and Discrimination, including recent NAIC activity and legislative efforts (e.g., Connecticut’s certification requirements); (2) practical steps companies can take to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks when using AI; and (3) how legal ethics apply to the supervision and use of emerging technologies such as AI and big data.
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7. The SEC & Cybersecurity – Spring 2022 Update
April 19, 2022
This webinar included a discussion of the SEC’s activity thus far in 2022; practical takeaways that issuers, registered investment advisers, funds and broker-dealers should consider as the SEC becomes a more proactive cybersecurity regulator. In this webinar, the panelists discussed: (1) how issuers, registered investment advisers and funds can prepare for increased disclosures relating to cybersecurity incidents, governance and risk management; (2) the importance of robust incident response planning to ensure timely notification to the SEC; and (3) insights on effective responses to increasingly common cybersecurity exams.
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8. Episode 16: Artificial Intelligence − Vendor Contracting and Diligence
March 22, 2022
This webinar included a timely discussion on emerging issues around contracting, diligence and oversight of third-party data and artificial intelligence (AI) models. The webinar addressed: (1) regulatory and liability issues related to oversight of third-party data and AI models, including for insurers and other regulated entities; (2) strategies in approaching diligence in licensing and acquisitions; and (3) key provisions, including representations and warranties, to consider in negotiating contracts with third-party data or AI providers.
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9. Cybersecurity for Not-for-Profit Organizations: Tips on Preparing for, and Responding to, Cyber Attacks
March 2, 2022
This interactive discussion designed for senior management and board members of not-for-profit organizations offered a framework for assessing cybersecurity issues and practical recommendations for minimizing risk and responding if your organization suffers a cyberattack.
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10. Part II: Artificial Intelligence and Discrimination in the Insurance Industry
February 11, 2022
This webinar featured Part II of our discussion on the recent regulatory focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and discrimination, with our colleagues in the Data Strategy & Security practice. Topics included: (1) regulatory developments since Part I of our discussion on Artificial Intelligence and Discrimination, including recent NAIC activity and legislative efforts; (2) how to deal with the “patchwork problem” of fragmented state legislation and regulation on AI; and (3) practical steps companies can take to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks when using AI.
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