The UK government has set ambitious goals in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure since the 2024 general election, with further significant announcements and commitments to follow. Businesses...more
The CRA will affect a broad range of digital products placed on the EU market (including by those based outside the EU), including connected hardware/devices, software and remote data processing solutions. The EU has adopted...more
4/16/2025
/ Cybersecurity ,
Data Processors ,
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) ,
Distributors ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Hardware ,
Importers ,
Manufacturers ,
New Legislation ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Software ,
Supply Chain
Quantum computing (QC) is poised to disrupt cybersecurity in ways that business leaders and legal professionals cannot afford to ignore. But what exactly is quantum computing, why does it pose such a significant threat to...more
4/1/2025
/ Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Encryption ,
EU ,
National Security ,
NIST ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
The NIS 2 Directive requires a wide range of in-scope organizations to adopt robust cybersecurity measures and incident response plans....more
11/5/2024
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Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employee Training ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Fines ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Penalties ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Supply Chain
The agreed text of the AI Act was published on July 12, 2024, essentially starting the clock on the legal deadlines contained in it. Its obligations will apply in tiered phases, with the first key obligations being enforced...more
7/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Cybersecurity ,
Distributors ,
EU ,
Exemptions ,
Imports ,
Information Governance ,
Machine Learning ,
Manufacturers ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Supply Chain
The FCC’s recent introduction of a new Voluntary Cybersecurity Labelling Program for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products reflects the continued desire by U.S. regulators to bolster the security of the ever-increasing...more
4/10/2024
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Distributors ,
EU ,
Imports ,
Internet ,
Internet of Things ,
Manufacturers ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Telecommunications ,
UK
The European Union Court of Justice (“CJEU”) to rule on the validity of Model Contractual Clauses (“MCCs”) following referral by the Irish High Court.
The Irish High Court has “well-founded” concerns that there is no...more
11/17/2017
/ Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
FISA ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Model Clauses