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Hong Kong Passes First Cybersecurity Legislation for Regulating Critical Infrastructures

Mayer Brown on 7/25/2025

INTRODUCTION - The Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill (the "Bill"), as the first law in Hong Kong to deal with cybersecurity was passed on 19 March 2025, and will come into force on 1 January 2026....more

China Monthly Data Protection Update: July 2025

Dacheng on 7/22/2025

This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s data protection sector for July. The following events merit special attention: CAC Issues Third Edition of the Data Export Security Assessment Application Guide: On...more

Missouri Adopts New Data Breach Notice Law for Insurers – The 10 Things Insurers and Licensed Entities Need to Know

Fisher Phillips on 7/18/2025

As cybersecurity threats escalate, state legislatures across the country are tightening requirements for how insurance entities respond to data breaches – and thanks to a new law just passed several weeks ago, Missouri is...more

Right To Know - July 2025, Vol. 31

Clark Hill PLC on 7/18/2025

Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: Texas Limits Punitive Damage Liability For Data Security Breach...more

HB1127 Explained: North Dakota’s New InfoSec Requirements for Financial Corporations

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 7/7/2025

Earlier this year, North Dakota’s Governor signed HB 1127, which introduces new compliance obligations for financial corporations operating in North Dakota. This new law will take effect on August 1, 2025....more

Insurance Insights | California and New York Privacy Protections, Georgia Tort Reform & Cybersecurity and Privacy Updates

Alston & Bird on 6/25/2025

Welcome to the latest issue of Insurance Insights, a gathering of notable legal developments and trends relevant to the insurance industry. In this issue, California and New York layer on privacy protections, tort reform...more

Texas Enacts Liability Shield From Punitive Damages for Certain Small Businesses That Adopt Cybersecurity Programs

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 6/24/2025

On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 2610 into law, joining a growing number of states that aim to incentivize sound cybersecurity practices through legislative safe harbors. Modeled on laws in states like...more

New Cybersecurity Executive Order Revises Specific Federal Policies While Retaining Core Security Principles

Woods Rogers on 6/20/2025

On June 6, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a new Executive Order, Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144 (the EO) that contains...more

North Dakota Passes New Data Security Law for “Financial Corporations”

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 6/17/2025

North Dakota recently passed a law establishing new rules for certain financial companies operating in the state – specifically “financial corporations.” The new obligations will take effect on August 1, 2025. They will apply...more

China Monthly Data Protection Update: May 2025

Dacheng on 5/29/2025

This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s data protection sector for May. The following events merit special attention...more

2025 State Cybersecurity Legislation Focuses on Financial Services

Alston & Bird on 4/21/2025

Eight years ago, on March 1, 2017, the New York Department of Financial Services enacted its landmark cybersecurity regulation covering financial services companies, 23 NYCRR Part 500, known as “Part 500.” Part 500 was the...more

[Event] 41st Annual Employment Law Update - May 15th, Hampton, VA

Kaufman & Canoles on 4/17/2025

Managing risk in the employment law circus isn’t always easy when the rules change like they are contortionists. The 41st Annual Employment Law Update will highlight recent changes to the law and how employers can most...more

More States Ban Foreign AI Tools on Government Devices

Womble Bond Dickinson on 4/14/2025

Alabama and Oklahoma have become the latest states to ban from state-owned devices and networks certain AI tools with links to foreign governments. ...more

Australia – new security standards for smart devices

A&O Shearman on 4/1/2025

Established under the Cyber Security Act 2024 (the ‘Act’), the Cyber Security (security standards for smart devices) Rules 2025 (the ‘Rules’) set out the requirements for three security standards introduced to enhance the...more

Hong Kong passes its first Cybersecurity Law to safeguard critical infrastructure

A&O Shearman on 3/26/2025

Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill (the “CI Bill”) on March 19, 2025. This landmark legislation aims to enhance cybersecurity and minimize disruptions...more

Businesses Have 30 Days to Report a Security Breach of New Yorker’s Private Information

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP on 1/17/2025

New York State Governor Hochul recently gave us a “pre” New Year’s gift: effective on December 21, 2024, any individuals or businesses possessing the “private information” of New Yorkers must notify them, and certain state...more

AI and Cybersecurity Legislation Overview

Maynard Nexsen on 1/9/2025

The 2025 South Carolina Legislative Session could see significant legislation on the evolution of artificial intelligence and the impact of innovation on our economy. Rep. Jeff Bradley represents S.C. House District 123 and...more

New York Adopts Comprehensive Hospital Cybersecurity Requirements

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 1/6/2025

Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations are on the rise, with the number of affected individuals nearly tripling between 2022 and 2024, according to data compiled by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for...more

Australia: Privacy Act Amendments and Cyber Security Act Become Law

DLA Piper on 12/5/2024

On 29 November 2024, the Australian Senate passed the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) (the Privacy Act Bill). This follows the passage of the Cyber Security Act 2024 (Cth), and other cyber-security...more

HISAA: New Legislation Would Bring Cybersecurity Requirements for HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates

Epstein Becker & Green on 11/12/2024

In response to several high-profile cybersecurity incidents affecting hospitals and other health care providers, including the Change Healthcare breach, new federal legislation was recently introduced by Senators Ron Wyden...more

New York Imposes Stringent Cybersecurity and Cyber Incident Reporting Obligations on Hospitals

Jones Day on 11/7/2024

New York recently passed new cybersecurity regulations for hospitals licensed in New York to enhance patient safety and cybersecurity....more

The Evolving US Privacy Landscape: Essential Insights for 2024

Mayer Brown on 10/23/2024

The US privacy legal landscape continues to expand in 2024, with most of the momentum led by state laws. ...more

New EU Cyber Rules: Implementation of NIS2 in the EU Member States

Mayer Brown on 8/5/2024

The Network and Information Security 2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555 ("NIS2") entered into force on 16 January 2023. NIS2 sets cyber rules for organizations whose services are considered essential or important for maintaining...more

Pennsylvania Amends Data Protection Requirements with Revised Breach Notification Act

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/22/2024

On June 28, Pennsylvania took a significant step to enhance its data protection framework by updating the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act through the enactment of SB 824. This new legislation revises the older...more

New York Legislature Passes a Pair of Bills to Protect Children's Privacy Online

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 6/19/2024

On June 7, 2023, the New York legislature passed the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act (SAFE Act or the Act) and the New York Child Data Protection Act (CDPA), both aimed at protecting children online. The...more

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