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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

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Singapore censures use of national identification numbers for authentication

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On 26 June 2025, Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) and Cyber Security Agency (CSA) released a joint statement advising organizations to stop “as soon as possible” the practice of using Singapore national...more

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California Adopts Regulations on Cybersecurity Audits

California has approved new regulations requiring some companies to conduct annual audits of their cybersecurity programs, including the policies, procedures, and practices for protecting personal information. On July 24,...more

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Web Filtering: What Employers Need to Know

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Employers are increasingly monitoring and filtering the web browsing habits of employees. The Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) recently released new guidance (for public comment) on how...more

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We get Privacy for work – Episode 6: The Potential Privacy Risks Inherent to Mergers and Acquisitions

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To say mergers and acquisitions present significant risk is an understatement; however, additional vulnerabilities are being exposed as bad actors threaten to exploit privacy and data security leaks during the transition. ...more

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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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ICO Annual Report Provides Insight Into Data Protection Risks for Businesses

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The UK Information Commissioner’s Office’s (the ICO’s) latest Annual Report summarises its accomplishments and priorities, including last year’s enforcement actions. Based on our review of the report, we see the ICO focusing,...more

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China Monthly Data Protection Update: July 2025

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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

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CHINA: DPOs Must Be Registered Before 29 August 2025

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While appointing and registering a DPO has been mandatory in China for many years, a portal has now finally been established for organisations to register those DPOs with the China data protection authority. This resolves...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

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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The ICO’s Penalty Against 23andMe Brings New Emphasis on Cybersecurity Risks - Key Takeaways for U.S. Companies

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The dramatic increase in global reach that the internet provides U.S.-based companies comes as a double edge sword. While it significantly increases a company’s potential customer pool, it also subjects companies to...more

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DOJ's Data Security Program Enforcement in Full Swing: Key Considerations for Companies

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The US Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) final rule implementing Executive Order (EO) 14117, Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern went...more

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We get Privacy for work: The Privacy Pitfalls of a Remote Workforce

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Remote work has given employers and employees pathbreaking flexibility, but it has also raised a host of data and employee privacy concerns....more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

23andMe : une faille de sécurité qui rappelle l’importance d’une gouvernance proactive en matière de protection des renseignements...

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En 2023, une cyberattaque d’envergure a exposé les données génétiques personnelles de millions d’utilisateurs de 23andMe, une société américaine offrant des services d’analyse du code génétique aux particuliers, poussant les...more

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

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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

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AT&T Customer Data Resurfaces on Dark Web in Enhanced, Decrypted Format

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According to an AT&T spokesperson, this is not accurate. Social Security Numbers and Dates of Birth were already available in plain text in the original compromised dataset from 2024 (in separate files that could be...more

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China Monthly Data Protection Update: May 2025

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

Alston & Bird

The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – May 2025

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Selected U.S. Privacy & Cyber Updates - DOJ Settles False Claims Act Case with MORSECORP over Cybersecurity Program - On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had reached an agreement with...more

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Court Confirms Kentucky Consumer Protection Act Doesn’t Cover Employees, But Legal Risks Remain: 5 Steps for Employers to Avoid...

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A federal district court recently found that employees aren’t protected by Kentucky’s consumer protection law because they don’t qualify as consumers, handing a solid win to employers. The April 21 decision in Viviali v. One...more

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DOJ’s Data Export Rule Is In Force April 8: What You Need to Do

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On April 8, 2025, a sweeping rule issued by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) will take effect. The rule imposes restrictions—and in some cases, outright prohibitions—on US companies in connection with certain types of data...more

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UK’s Data Protection Regulator Fines a UK SaaS Provider ~$4 Million Following a Ransomware Incident

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On March 26, 2025, the UK data protection regulator (the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”)) fined Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (“Advanced”) £3.07 million (approximately $4 million). In 2022, Advanced suffered...more

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Dating App Breach Exposes 900K Users: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity

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In a critical revelation within the realm of digital privacy, a significant data breach was uncovered involving key players in the dating app industry. Approximately 1.5 million explicit images from users of BDSM People,...more

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The PowerSchool Breach: A Privacy Lesson on Third-Party Risk Exposure

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Key Takeaways: On December 28, 2024, education technology company PowerSchool disclosed a cybersecurity breach impacting 62 million students and 9.5 million educators across the globe. The intrusion, which began on December...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

California Cryobank Hit with Lawsuit over Sperm Donor Databank Breach

California Cryobank, LLC, the largest sperm bank in the country, faces a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California over an April 2024 data breach. Cryobank provides frozen donor sperm and...more

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