On May 26, 2022, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published a final rule revising the restrictions on the export, reexport and transfer (in-country) of certain “cybersecurity items” used for malicious cyber activities (“final rule”).
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Hong Kong’s 2022 Guidance on Cross-border Data Transfers – Implications for Data Users and Processors
On 12 May 2022, the Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) issued a Guidance Note on the Recommended Model Contractual Clauses for Cross-border Transfers of Personal Data (2022 Guidance).
The 2022 Guidance is split into three “parts”:
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US FTC to “Crack Down” on EdTech’s Use of Children’s Data
On May 19, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously approved a policy statement on education technology (EdTech) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Characterized as part of a larger effort to “crack down on companies that…
Guidance for Definitions of Personal Data Processing Agents and Data Protection Officers
Published by the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) on April 26, 2022, the new version of the guidance brought subtle, yet important, changes and clarifications.
US Senate Confirms 5th FTC Commissioner – Now What?
On May 11, 2022, the Senate confirmed President Biden’s appointment of Alvaro Bedoya to fill the vacant Democratic seat on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Commissioner Bedoya’s confirmation gives the Democratic commissioners a voting majority on the Commission, and we…
Queen’s Speech Confirms UK Data Protection Reform
The Queen’s Speech 2022 (the “Speech”), given on 10 May 2022 (available here), details the UK Government’s priorities for the year. Although its focus was primarily on the cost of living crisis and proposed economic measures, the Speech confirmed that…
OFAC Imposes First-Ever Sanctions Against Virtual Currency Mixer
On May 6, 2022, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) designated crypto mixer Blender.io as a Specially Designated National (“SDN”), marking the first time a virtual currency mixer has been sanctioned. The move is…
Happy EOnniversary: One Year of Action Since President Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order
Strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity has been a top priority for the Biden administration, as reflected in its collaboration with industry, regulatory actions, and the legislation it has supported in Congress, including the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of…
Connecticut Passes Comprehensive Privacy Law: Comparing to Other State Privacy Laws
Connecticut has become the fifth state to pass comprehensive consumer data privacy legislation. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed the bill into law on May 10, 2022, and the Connecticut Data Privacy Act” (CTDPA) will take effect on July 1, 2023.…