On June 2, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security” (the “Executive Order”). The Executive Order directs federal agencies to partner with the private sector to harden critical infrastructure systems against AI-enabled
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Thought for the week: Spark for the US DOJ Rule enforcement and/or new legislation?
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here.
Reports of foreign adversaries using commercially available cellphone location data to target U.S. troops could trigger early DOJ enforcement under its sensitive data rule and potentially spur new legislation.
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Mexico: Regulates Use of Voice, Image and AI
New contractual obligations and restrictions on their use.
In brief
On 15 May 2026, amendments to the Federal Labor Law and the Federal Copyright Law took effect, strengthening the protection of performing artists regarding the use of their voice, image,
Brazil: New Rules for Internet Application Providers
Abstract: Brazil issues new decrees expanding obligations, liability rules, and content moderation duties for internet application providers.
In brief
The Brazilian President has issued Federal Decrees No. 12,975 and No. 12,976/2026, published on May 21, 2026, which introduce significant obligations
Germany: New Investment Obligation for Video Streaming Services
Government draft approved by the Federal Cabinet on 27 May 2026
In brief
On 27 May 2026, the German Federal Cabinet approved the government draft of the Media Services Investment Obligation Act (Mediendienste-Investitionsverpflichtungs-Gesetz – “MedienInvestVG”). The new regime obliges streaming
Late Payment Under Pressure: What the New Bill Means for Commercial Contracts
On 19 May, the Small Business Protections Bill (formally known as the Commercial Payment Bill) (the “Bill”) was introduced to Parliament, marking a significant step in the UK government’s efforts to strengthen protections for small businesses. Positioned as “the toughest
European Commission Publishes Draft Guidance on the Classification of High-Risk AI Systems
On May 19, 2026, the European Commission published draft guidelines clarifying the classification of high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the “EU AI Act”) for stakeholder consultation. The guidance is intended to assist providers, deployers, and authorities
Top 12 data protection action items for global businesses
As global businesses navigate numerous privacy and data protection laws worldwide, GDPR and CCPA compliance can provide a common baseline for meeting requirements in other jurisdictions.
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here. Contributors include Lothar Determann,
Thought for the week: Is Poland’s ABW report a sign of the trajectory of nation-state cyberattacks?
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here.
Poland’s ABW report suggests a shift toward infrastructure-focused cyberattacks, underscoring the need for organizations to rethink defenses amid evolving nation-state threats.
Poland’s Internal Security Agency, or ABW, recently published its
Changes in German consumer protection law – impact on webshops
German implementation of Directive (EU) 2024/825 and Directive (EU) 2023/2673
In brief
On 19 June 2026 and 27 September 2026 amendments of the German consumer protection law implementing the Empowering Consumers Directive ((EU) 2024/825) and Directive (EU) 2023/2673 will enter