New comprehensive privacy frameworks in California, Virginia and Colorado are set to come into effect in 2023, and in recent days attention has turned to Utah, where a privacy bill closely resembling Virginia’s is on the governor’s desk for signature.
Inside Cybersecurity & Privacy Law
Exploring the evolution of cybersecurity and privacy law
Inside Cybersecurity & Privacy Law, published by Mayer Brown, focuses on legal developments and regulatory updates in cybersecurity, data privacy, and related compliance frameworks. The blog covers topics such as government cybersecurity regulations, data protection laws, artificial intelligence governance, and the impact of emerging technologies on privacy and security obligations. It also addresses sector-specific cybersecurity requirements, international directives, and enforcement trends. The content is aimed at helping organizations understand and navigate the evolving legal landscape surrounding cybersecurity and privacy risks, including contractual and legislative changes affecting businesses globally.
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SEC Proposes Amendments That Would Place New Cybersecurity Reporting and Disclosure Requirements on Public Companies
On March 9, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-1 to propose new rules and amendments under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that would constitute the SEC’s first attempt to adopt specific rules to comprehensively regulate…
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Issues in M&A Transactions
Mayer Brown partners Christian Fabian, Stephen Lilley and Lei Shen, located in the United States, focus on data privacy and cybersecurity issues in M&A transactions.
Russian Military Action in Ukraine: Measures to Mitigate Related Cyber Risk
After months of diplomatic engagement, the early morning of February 24, 2022 saw what President Biden called an “unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces” on Ukraine. Numerous news reports also have described significant cyber attacks against Ukrainian systems.…
UK Government Launches Consultation on Adopting a New Comprehensive Framework Aimed at Enhancing Cyber Security of Businesses
In line with the government’s commitments in its 2022 National Cyber Strategy, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) launched a consultation on 19 January 2022 outlining its proposals for new measures to strengthen the cyber security…
SEC Proposals Would Significantly Impact Private Fund Advisers and Impose New Cybersecurity Requirements on Registered Advisers and Funds, including BDCs
On February 9, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to propose several new rules and amendments to existing rules that would significantly alter the current requirements for investment advisers and funds, with one proposal specifically focused on…
Top Developments to look out for in 2022 in Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Data Protection
The UK Online Safety Bill was proposed by the UK government to establish a new regulatory framework to tackle harmful content online and usher in a new age of accountability for tech companies. The bill will impose a duty of…
Operators of Overseas Websites With Even Minimal Commercial Activity in the UK Might Be Subject to the General Data Protection Regulation
The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) might apply to operators of overseas websites that have even minimal commercial activity in the UK following the judgment of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales in Soriano v Forensic News LLC…
Regulation for the application of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) for small business data processing agents
Resolution CD/ANPD nº2 of January 27, 2022 approves the Regulation for the application of Law nº 13.709/18, the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), for small business data processing agents.
Global Insurance Industry Year in Review 2021
Our Global Insurance Industry Year in Review is now in its 10th year. In this report, we discuss developments and trends in insurance industry transactions over the past year, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, insurtech,…