Rhode Island is the latest state to adopt a comprehensive data privacy law, titled the Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act....more
The U.S. Government has identified the exploitation of Americans' bulk sensitive personal data and U.S. government-related data by "countries of concern" as posing a national security risk....more
Delaware is the latest state to enact a comprehensive data privacy law, which creates unique compliance challenges and risks for companies....more
California is the first U.S. state to secure an adequacy decision from the Dubai International Financial Center Authority....more
On July 18, 2023, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 619, referred to as the "Oregon Consumer Privacy Act" ("OCPA" or "the Act"), making Oregon the 11th state to enact a comprehensive data privacy law....more
On March 28, 2023, Iowa—following California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia—became the sixth state to adopt a comprehensive consumer data privacy law.
On March 28, 2023, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed "An...more
On October 7, 2022, President Biden signed an executive order on "Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities," outlining the measures that the United States will take to implement its commitments...more
On May 10, 2022, Connecticut, following Utah, California, Virginia, and Colorado, became the fifth state to adopt a comprehensive consumer data privacy law.
On May 10, 2022, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamot signed "An Act...more
On March 24, 2022, Utah followed California, Virginia, and Colorado in adopting a comprehensive consumer data privacy law.
On March 24, 2022, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed the Consumer Privacy Act ("Act"), making Utah...more
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President Biden Issues Cybersecurity Executive Order -
On May 12, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order that placed new standards on the...more
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On October 22, 2020, the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST")...more
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