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The DOJ’s New Bulk Data Transfer Rule: What Every Business Needs to Know—and Do—Now

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In a sweeping move to bolster national security and safeguard sensitive information, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced a transformative regulation: the Bulk Data Transfer Rule. ...more

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Data Security and National Security: Are You the Weak Link?

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International cybercrime is not new.  As a business owner in today's interconnected economy, you know all about the need to protect your technology, financial accounts, business operations, and customer data from digital...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

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Huge Export Penalty for U.S. Technology Company

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On July 28, various arms of the U.S. government announced concurrent export enforcement resolutions involving Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Cadence), a California-based software and technology firm. Cadence will pay over $140...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

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

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

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

As Data Centers Grow, So Do Their Legal Challenges

A new Insight published by our Morgan Lewis colleagues highlights the complex legal landscape data centers face in the United States, particularly concerning cybersecurity, privacy, and national security. Cybersecurity...more

Morgan Lewis

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

Bodman

DOJ Data Security Program – Another Privacy and Security Law that Impacts the Health Care Industry

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The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) implemented the Data Security Program (“DSP”) intending to prevent access to Americans’ bulk sensitive personal data and government-related data by Countries of Concern. The DSP is aimed at...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Update: Enforcement of DOJ Data Security Program Set to Begin July 9

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to enforce its sweeping new rule on certain U.S. data transactions with countries of concern and covered persons as of July 9, 2025. The new rule regarding “Preventing Access to...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

5 Things In-House Counsel Must Know Before DOJ’s Bulk Transfer Rule Enforcement Begins

The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) 90-day grace period for compliance with the Data Security Program (DSP) ends on July 8, 2025, and enforcement is expected to begin. This regulatory regime was created for national security...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

New US Data Security Program limits sensitive data transfers

The United States Data Security Program (DSP) represents a significant regulatory undertaking by the US government to control the flow of bulk sensitive data to specific foreign countries, for national security purposes....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

RegFi Episode 63: DOJ Issues Final Rule on International Data Transfers

Orrick Partners Matthew Coleman and Jeanine McGuinness join RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk to explore the implications of the Justice Department’s recent issuance of a final rule prohibiting and restricting...more

Mayer Brown

DOJ Data Security Program: Insights on the Government-Related Location Data List

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On January 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a Final Rule, now referred to as the Data Security Program (DSP), that establishes sweeping new restrictions on access to sensitive personal data and...more

Baker Donelson

Digital Marketing Meets DOJ Oversight: What Businesses with Digital Campaigns Should Do to Manage AdTech Risks

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With the ease of apps and websites for planning activities, whether it be vacations, business trips, or shopping, we open ourselves to multiple sources of being followed across devices by collecting, analyzing, and sharing...more

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Cybersecurity Compliance in the New Administration

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Last month, Paul Hastings sponsored the Cybersecurity Law Workshop at the Spring Privacy & Security Forum held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The Cybersecurity Law Workshop featured three panels of...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

DOJ resumes FCPA enforcement with new guidelines

On June 10, 2025, the head of the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Matthew Galeotti, declared in a speech that the DOJ would resume enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). This announcement...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Deadline Fast Approaching for Data Security Program Compliance

The Department of Justice (DOJ) implemented a new regulatory regime (Data Security Program) addressing access to, and transfer of, sensitive personal data to countries and persons of concern, including Russia, China and...more

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DOJ’s “Bulk Sensitive Data Rule” is in Effect, and May Require Significant Compliance Obligations as Enforcement is Set to Begin

Pursuant to a newly effective U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regulation, the transfer and storage of certain sensitive U.S. government and personal data may be prohibited or restricted, depending on the intended recipient,...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Clock Ticking: DOJ’s New Data Security Rule Requires Compliance by July 8

U.S. companies are running out of time to comply with a sweeping new Department of Justice (DOJ) rule that limits sharing sensitive personal data with certain foreign countries—including China, Russia, and Iran. With a hard...more

Holland & Knight LLP

U.S. Health Data Affected by New National Security Restrictions on International Data Transfers

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-covered entities and business associates should be familiar with restrictions on the use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA rules....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

UPDATE: DOJ Issues Bulk Sensitive Data Rule Guidance, Requirements Go into Effect: What Companies Need to Know

On April 11, 2025, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Security Division (NSD) released an Implementation and Enforcement Policy, a Compliance Guide, and a list of over 100 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Myth Busters: Dispelling Common Misconceptions of the Department of Justice’s Data Security Program

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A month has passed since the Department of Justice (DOJ) National Security Division’s (NSD) issued its Final Rule prohibiting certain transactions involving US government data and Americans’ bulk sensitive personal data....more

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