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DOJ’s Data Security Program Final Rules Effective - Implications for Telecom Providers

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On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued its final rule to implement Executive Order 14117 aimed at preventing access to Americans' bulk sensitive personal data and government-related data by countries...more

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DOJ implements its Data Security Program to protect users’ data

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On April 11, the DOJ announced steps towards the implementation of a national security program aimed at protecting Americans’ sensitive data from China, Russia, Iran and other foreign adversaries. The Data Security Program,...more

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Navigating the New DOJ Data Security Program Compliance

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On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued its final rule to implement Executive Order 14117 aimed at preventing access to Americans' bulk sensitive personal data and government-related data by...more

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New DOJ Limits on Cross-Border Data Transfers Prompt Assessment by Businesses

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On April 8, the National Security Division of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new rule on cross-border data transfers takes effect. It restricts U.S. businesses from transferring certain bulk sensitive personal data to...more

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US Data Localization Law Coming Soon: DOJ Issues Final Rule on Certain Data Transfers to “Countries of Concern”

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The Department of Justice has finalized prohibitions and restrictions on cross-border transfers of certain data to China and other “Countries of Concern” (as defined below). It seeks to address what is, in the U.S....more

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Iran’s Imminent Cybersecurity Threat

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In response to the killing of Major General Qassim Suleimani, the government of Iran and its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have declared the country’s intention to strike back at the United States. According to...more

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Don’t Be the (Uninsured) Victim of a Foreign Cyberattack

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U.S. government officials and cybersecurity experts are warning businesses to prepare for a surge in cyberattacks from Iran. On Thursday of last week, U.S. Cyber Command carried out online attacks against Iranian missile...more

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The War Against Cyber Threats: President Obama Ups the Ante

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Focusing on overseas cyber threats, President Obama issued an Executive Order on April 1, 2015, which grants authorization to impose sanctions on individuals and entities engaged "in malicious cyber-enabled activities that...more

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