- What is new: On 26 June 2025, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) published guidance documents setting out security measures that regulated organisations should have in place to comply with the EU’s critical...more
- What is new: The EU AI Act’s obligations on general-purpose AI providers have now come into force alongside the publication of guidance, a code of practice and a disclosure template that flesh out GPAI model providers’...more
- What is new: DOJ announced a $9.8 million FCA settlement with Illumina Inc. to resolve claims arising out of alleged cybersecurity deficiencies in DNA sequencing systems Illumina sold to government agencies.
- Why it...more
8/8/2025
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Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Government Agencies ,
Life Sciences ,
Medical Devices ,
Medical Technology Companies ,
Popular ,
Whistleblowers
- What is new: The ICO is proposing to relax its enforcement of cookie consent requirements, meaning user consent would not be required for lower-risk advertising cookies.
- Why it matters: The proposals aim to address...more
8/6/2025
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Consent ,
Cookies ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
New Guidance ,
Privacy Laws ,
UK ,
Web Tracking
- What is new: The Trump administration’s AI Action Plan reflects a striking shift in approach, with the federal government driving development, expansion and regulation, focusing on deregulation, permitting, procurement and...more
7/30/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Deregulation ,
Export Controls ,
Federal Contractors ,
Government Agencies ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovation ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Technology ,
Trump Administration
- What is new: The EU’s Delegated Regulation on Subcontracting has come into force, completing the legal framework of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Attention will now turn to enforcement.
- Why it matters:...more
As federal privacy enforcement shows signs of slowing, states are aggressively stepping in to fill the void.
On July 1, 2025, the California attorney general (AG) announced a $1.55 million settlement with Healthline Media,...more
7/22/2025
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Connecticut ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Opt-Outs ,
Privacy Acts ,
Privacy Laws ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws
In recent weeks, the EU and UK have both introduced changes to their respective versions of Europe’s landmark privacy legislation, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These reforms mark the first substantial...more
7/11/2025
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Cookies ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Member State ,
New Legislation ,
Personal Data ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
UK
On 25 June 2025, the European Commission announced its proposal for a “Space Act” that would introduce a new regulatory framework for EU space activities. The proposed framework includes cyber-resilience obligations for EU...more
7/9/2025
/ Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
National Security ,
Outer Space ,
Privacy Laws ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management
- On 26 March 2025, the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation entered into force. The regulation establishes a comprehensive framework for health-data sharing and access in the EU, with the dual aim of supporting the...more
6/26/2025
/ Compliance ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Data-Sharing ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
EU ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Life Sciences ,
Noncompliance ,
Personal Data ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Shareholders
Executive Summary -
The EU Data Act, whose requirements apply from 12 September 2025, establishes new rights for businesses and consumers to access data they generated using “connected devices,” limiting the exclusive...more
6/24/2025
/ Cloud Computing ,
Competition ,
Contract Terms ,
DATA Act ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data-Sharing ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
UK
On April 23 and 24, 2025, regulators, industry leaders and data privacy leaders from across the globe convened in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Global Privacy Summit....more
5/5/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Machine Learning ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Technology ,
UK
In its first major initiative, on March 21, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) newly formed Council on National Security (Council) launched an investigation into the “ongoing U.S. operations” of businesses...more
On March 26, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a settlement agreement with MORSECORP, Inc. (MORSE), resolving False Claims Act (FCA) allegations that MORSE submitted false claims for payment under Department...more
President Trump has taken the first steps toward fulfilling his promise to reverse the Biden administration’s approach to digital assets by issuing an executive order that establishes a framework for fostering the growth of...more
2/10/2025
/ Biden Administration ,
Blockchain ,
CFTC ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Currency ,
Executive Orders ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Revocation ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration
On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule (Final Rule) relating to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information...more
1/30/2025
/ Consent ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
COPPA ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Retention ,
Data Security ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements
Key Points -
- Accelerated M&A activity by financial sponsors is expected in the near term due to improved market conditions and deregulation under the Trump administration.
- With the rapid development of new AI use...more
1/20/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Capital Markets ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
On 13 December 2024, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published the report of outcomes from its consultation on generative AI (genAI). The report sets out key themes that emerged from responses to the ICO’s...more
1/8/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Machine Learning ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Transparency ,
UK
The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) becomes binding on 17 January 2025. As the compliance deadline approaches, EU financial regulators (ESAs) have issued a flurry of statements on the act, including:
- An...more
1/6/2025
/ Cybersecurity ,
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) ,
EIOPA ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ,
Investment Management ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Risk Management
At what point has a director served too long? What about term limits? A mandatory retirement age? When do a director’s skills become stale? These issues are addressed in this issue of The Informed Board, as well as why proxy...more
11/25/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Board of Directors ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Framework ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Machine Learning ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Proxy Season ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Shareholder Activism ,
Technology Sector
With the rapid commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the Biden administration has been grappling with its implications, including its potential impact on national security. Several departments have...more
11/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Export Controls ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
Political Campaigns ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Treasury
Cyber threats continue to grow as a result of increased digitization, widespread use of cloud computing, advanced connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI), requiring boards of directors across all sectors to focus more...more
11/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Board of Directors ,
Corporate Governance ,
Crisis Management ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Framework ,
Data Privacy ,
Machine Learning ,
Privacy Laws ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Litigation ,
Third-Party
On October 22, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced enforcement actions against several technology companies for making materially misleading disclosures regarding cybersecurity risks and intrusions....more
11/11/2024
/ Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation ,
Securities Violations ,
SolarWinds ,
Technology Sector
On 30 September 2024, the UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology announced that the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (Bill) will be introduced to Parliament in 2025. The Bill was first announced in the King’s...more
10/15/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Digital Services ,
EU ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector ,
UK
The deadline for EU countries to transpose the expanded cybersecurity directive, NIS 2, into national law is 17 October 2024, but the implementation status varies significantly from country to country. Some of the member...more
10/14/2024
/ Corporate Governance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Deadlines ,
EU ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector