As has often been the case in recent years, California enacted a bevy of new data privacy and AI bills into law in 2025. This note reviews the highlights of the 2025 legislative session and discusses several of these new
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New cybersecurity laws in Germany and Austria: Legal uncertainty remains
On 13 November 2025, more than a year after the implementation deadline expired, the Austrian government presented a new draft bill for the implementation of the EU Cybersecurity Network and Information Security Directive (“NIS2 Directive“) which will be up for
Federal and Multistate Enforcement Against Edtech Provider Results in Significant Monetary and Programmatic Relief
Recent federal and state regulators’ $5.1 million enforcement actions against a Wisconsin-based online education technology company in the wake of a massive cybersecurity breach demonstrate the high stakes of failing to adequately protect children’s data and health data, or issue
Beyond Borders: What Businesses Need to Know About Global Cyber Laws & Risks
This article was originally published by AI Journal: https://aijourn.com/beyond-borders-what-businesses-need-to-know-about-global-cyber-laws-risks/
As we enter 2026, global cybersecurity risk and laws are rapidly expanding. Geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and evolving regulatory frameworks are reshaping how businesses approach cyber risk. This article explores the key
Mexico: New privacy challenges – The Unique Identity Platform and the future of data protection
Mexico’s Unique Identity Platform takes shape, transforming the foundations of data protection, cybersecurity, and state surveillance
On 27 November 2025, the Official Gazette of the Federation published the Guidelines for the Development and Operation of the Unique Identity Platform (PUI), in
United States: Department of Justice Reaches Proposed Settlement with RealPage Pertaining to Algorithmic Pricing Tools
As part of a broad effort by federal antitrust enforcers to confront the increasing use of algorithmic coordination, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has announced a proposed settlement with RealPage Inc. (“RealPage”). The DOJ
South Africa: AI adoption by the SARB and FSCA — New insights, new risks, new rules
South Africa’s financial regulators are sharpening their focus on how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the financial sector. Drawing on the new joint report from the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)’s Prudential Authority and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA),
United States: Asset Management spotlight | December 2025
This month’s update highlights significant regulatory developments shaping the asset management landscape. From the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s 2026 Examination Priorities—emphasizing cybersecurity, AI oversight, and investor protection—to new compliance challenges under New York’s LLC Transparency Act (NYLLCTA) and the
Singapore: Key Cybersecurity (Amendment) Act provisions in force from 31 October 2025
In brief
Key provisions of the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Act (“Amendment Act”) came into force on 31 October 2025. This follows a public consultation, the introduction of a draft bill in early 2024 and the final passing of the Amendment
Singapore: MAS publishes consultation paper on proposed guidelines on AI risk management for financial institutions
On 13 November 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published the Consultation Paper on Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Risk Management (“Consultation Paper”).
The Consultation Paper sets out the MAS’ proposed Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management (“AIRM Guidelines”),