We’re about to hit a full country enactment of the RUFADAA or its equivalent with just a handful of states left anticipating introductions. In just the last week we saw an introduction in Maine and an enactment in South Dakota – if that’s not rapid progress, we don’t know what is. While this isn’t news … Continue reading “Tracking Digital Afterlife Legislation”
Scott Bieber of Thompson Coburn LLP has recently published some of the most on-point coverage on the topic of digital assets that we’ve seen in a long time. The conversation surrounding the topic of the “Digital Afterlife” has only very recently started circulating through mainstream media, and there seems to be a lot of confusion … Continue reading “Thompson Coburn LLP | On Managing Digital Assets”
Steven B. Gorin, Thompson Coburn LLP says, The report on planning for digital assets is thorough and a “must read”. I was impressed by a vendor that appears to be on the forefront of understanding and complying with law, as well as organizing one’s assets: Directive Communication Systems, Inc. The report says “Unlike any other asset … Continue reading “2017 Heckerling Report – Planning for Digital Property”
Lee Poskanzer, CEO and Founder, Directive Communication Systems blogged about Privacy Afterlife in Digital Beyond – a blog about your digital existence and what happens to it after your death Privacy Matters. In fact, 4 out of 5 people believe privacy matters more than access to their accounts in the event of their death. It’s … Continue reading “Privacy Afterlife Preferences: The People Have Spoken”
DCS is in the news again. This time Communications Daily talks about new RUFADAA legislation and the critical need for people to who they want to have access to their online accounts. Referred to as “the bible of the telecom industry”, Communications Daily highlights the growing awareness of the need to properly manage online accounts and digital assets, turning to … Continue reading “States Quickly Adding Laws to Address Online Accounts”
We’ve discussed the importance of your clients protecting their digital assets, and how you can assist them in the process. There are hundreds upon hundreds of statistics about digital assets, the amount of time the average person spends on the internet, and the sheer number of digital accounts people possess. However, there is one thing … Continue reading “Defining a Digital Asset”
