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Florida AG Focuses on Security Camera Data Concerns

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Florida AG James Uthmeier is investigating Lorex Technology Inc., a security camera company, over alleged national security concerns and allegations that it misled consumers about the privacy and security of using its cameras...more

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Companies Remain at Risk for Remote IT Worker Fraud; Should Consider Appropriate Mitigation Strategies

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a coordinated, nationwide enforcement action countering the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or “North Korea”) government’s efforts to finance its regime...more

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QuickHits: Executive Order 14117 Comes into Force: Key Considerations for Cross-Border Data Transfers

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Welcome to QuickHits! A concise newsletter that covers current cases, recent hot topics, and/or pressing questions pertaining to the rapidly evolving U.S.-China relationship and related legal and commercial environments....more

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Navigating the DOJ's Final Rule on Bulk Sensitive Data Transactions: Data Security Program Insights and Compliance

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On Feb. 28, 2024, President Biden issued Executive Order 14117, titled “Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern.” This executive order...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Highlights From CFIUS’ 2024 Annual Report to Congress

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Key Takeaways: - In 2024, CFIUS reviewed 325 covered transactions and increased its scrutiny of non-notified deals. Nevertheless, both the number of filings reviewed and the number of requests for formal filings following...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Avoid the October Surprise: What You Need to Know About DOJ’s New Data Security Program

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The Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Data Security Program (“the Program”, 28 C.F.R. Part 202) went into effect on April 8 with a 90-day period of limited enforcement. With DOJ now expecting full compliance, with additional...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Key Compliance Measures Start This Fall for Companies Under New DOJ Data Security Program

Earlier this spring, the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Security Division (NSD) launched the data security program (DSP). The program is designed to address national security risks posed by foreign adversaries' access...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Under the Radar: DOJ's Data Security Rules and Their Impact on Payments Companies — Payments Pros – The Payments Law Podcast

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In this episode of Payments Pros, Carlin McCrory is joined by Pete Jeydel, a partner in the firm's White Collar Litigation + Investigations Practice Group, to discuss the new Department of Justice (DOJ) Data Security Program...more

Alston & Bird

Microsoft Announces Two New On-Premises SharePoint Vulnerabilities

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Introduction - On July 19, 2025, Microsoft announced two new vulnerabilities that are actively being exploited (CVE-2025-49704 and CVE-2025-49706) and that relate to on-premises Microsoft SharePoint instances that are exposed...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

What the Sensitive Data Rule means for “bulk data” and National Security compliance

As of July 9, the U.S. Department of Justice has begun full enforcement of a sweeping new data regulation known as the Sensitive Data Rule, or “SDR.” Implemented under President Biden’s Executive Order 14117, the SDR marks a...more

Woods Rogers

DOD Poised to Finalize CMMC Requirements for Government Contractors

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For contractors within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), the time to ensure compliance with the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program (CMMC) 2.0 is now. DOD formally sent the final...more

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DOJ Enforcement Under the National Security Division’s Data Security Program

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Protecting sensitive data has never been more important. In a globalized world of advanced cyber threats, sophisticated espionage techniques, and external data monetization, increased security is crucial to safeguard...more

Carlton Fields

No Password Required: Former Lead Attorney at U.S. Cyber Command, Cyber Law Strategist, and Appreciator of ‘Mad Men’ Hats

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On this episode, hosts Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields and Kayley Melton, executive director of operations at the Cognitive Security Institute, sit down with Kurt Sanger — a seasoned cyber law leader and former deputy general...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Considerations from America’s AI Action Plan

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On July 23, the White House released “America’s AI Action Plan” (the Plan), a comprehensive federal strategy aimed at ensuring the United States achieves and maintains global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI)....more

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White House Releases America’s AI Action Plan: A Strategic Framework for Innovation, Infrastructure, and Global AI Leadership

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On July 23, 2025, the White House released America’s AI Action Plan, a comprehensive national strategy designed to strengthen the United States’ position in artificial intelligence through investment in innovation,...more

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America’s AI Action Plan: What You Need to Know

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America’s AI Action Plan is out, and it has three pillars: innovation, infrastructure, and international diplomacy and security. This is different from the (now rescinded) AI Blueprint Executive Order issued by President...more

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Engineering Cyber Resilience: Lessons from the Tallinn Mechanism

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When the lights stayed on in Kyiv during a wave of missile attacks in early 2024, Ukrainian officials quietly acknowledged a second line of defense that received far less public attention than the nation’s air-defense...more

Cohen & Gresser LLP

Evading DOJ Crosshairs As Data Security Open Season Starts

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The U.S. Department of Justice has added a new weapon to its enforcement arsenal, aimed at enhancing its ability to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing and exploiting government related data and sensitive personal data...more

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Report on the DOJ’s Data Security Program Enforcement

In a recent report, a team of Morgan Lewis lawyers discussed enforcement of the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Data Security Program (DSP). The report outlines critical considerations for companies and entities that may...more

Proskauer - Minding Your Business

DOJ Begins Enforcement of New Data Security Program

On July 9, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) commenced enforcement of its new Data Security Program (“DSP”) to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing sensitive U.S. data. Created earlier this year, the program seeks...more

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Decoding the Regulation of “Important Data” in China and the U.S.: Similarities and Differences, Compliance Obligations, and...

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With the rapid development of informatization, how to better safeguard national security in an increasingly complex information environment has become a critical consideration in digital legislation. A key issue within this...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Cybersecurity Regulation in Flux as Trump Administration Focuses on Evolving Foreign and Tech Threats

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The administration has signaled a potential softening of cyber regulation for domestic entities, with increasing focus on national security priorities and preparing for the future....more

Jenner & Block

New Rules for Data Flows Take Effect: What You Need to Know

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On April 8, 2025, the US Department of Justice’s National Security Division’s final rule regulating sensitive data about US persons came into effect. DOJ also announced a 90-day grace period on enforcement. At a moment of...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI News Roundup – Impostor uses AI to imitate U.S. Secretary of State, EU unveils code of practice for AI regulations, AI-powered...

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

DOJ begins enforcement of its Data Security Program

On July 8, the DOJ’s National Security Division (NSD) will begin enforcing its Data Security Program according to a notice from April titled “Data Security Program Implementation and Enforcement Policy” which outlined the...more

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