On February 25, 2026, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would establish a federal framework for issuance and administration of payment stablecoins by permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs).
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Data Matters, published by Sidley Austin LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital regulation. The blog covers topics such as compliance with financial industry regulations, data protection in financial services, implications of EU digital legislation including the AI Act and GDPR, and enforcement actions involving data and privacy. It also addresses practical guidance on consent-based marketing communications and emerging risks like generative AI. The content is relevant to legal professionals and businesses navigating the intersection of data governance, technology, and regulatory compliance.
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From Tallahassee to Phoenix: States Move to Enforce National Security Limits on Access to Americans’ Sensitive Personal Data
State attorneys general increasingly are asserting authority in an area once viewed as the exclusive province of federal national security regulators — scrutinizing who can access sensitive personal data of U.S. persons, where that data flows, and whether foreign governments…
Generative AI and Privilege: Practical Lessons from Two Early Decisions and What Comes Next
In February 2026, two federal courts drew national attention by addressing generative AI in the privilege context. At first glance, the decisions appear incongruent: one denied privilege where AI was used; the other upheld work product protection in a similar…
Congress Considers Right to Repair Bill for Vehicle Owners
Last week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to send the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act to the full U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. This legislation, if enacted, would give car owners access…
Geopolitics and Cybersecurity: Japan and the UK Announce Strategic Cyber Partnership Among Growing Global Focus on Privacy and Cyber Risks Posed by Foreign Actors
By John Woods & Cole R. Rianda
On January 31, 2026, the governments of Japan and the United Kingdom announced they were strengthening their cybersecurity collaboration through a bilateral Strategic Cyber Partnership (Partnership).
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UK Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Outlook for 2026: What Financial Services Firms Need To Know
Last year saw many developments across the international data privacy and cybersecurity landscape, and this momentum shows no sign of slowing.
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Children’s Privacy in 2026: From Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban to a Shift Beyond Notice-and-Consent in the United States
Recent developments in children’s privacy and online safety regulation reflect a global shift away from notice-and-consent frameworks toward access restrictions, design mandates, categorical advertising prohibitions, and ecosystem-level age-assurance mechanisms. Using Australia’s under-16 social media ban as a case study, this…
Reviewing The Legal Landscape Of Social Media For Minors
Concerns about the impact of social media on children and adolescents have grown among U.S. lawmakers, parents, and public health officials. While federal oversight remains largely limited to narrow data privacy protections for minors, states have moved to fill the
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Sidley Blockchain Bulletin – 2026 Business, Legal and Regulatory Outlook
Blockchain technology and asset tokenization are moving beyond proof-of-concept use cases to production-scale systems, requiring businesses and regulators to confront questions that are no longer theoretical. As institutional adoption expands and rulemaking, enforcement, and litigation accelerate across jurisdictions, the legal…
The State of Play in Banking and Digital Assets: Welcome Developments from the Banking Agencies
The environment has never been more favorable for existing banking organizations launching a digital asset business and those Fintech and other nonbank companies considering acquiring or chartering a full-service or limited-purpose bank in order to operate a digital asset business.…